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Hispanic Education•

The percentage of Hispanics 25 and older that had at least a high school education in 2010 was 62.2 %

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The percentage of the Hispanic population 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher in 2010 was 13 %

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The number of Hispanics 25 and older who had at least a bachelor's degree in 2010 was 3.6 million out of 50.5 million

• Number of Hispanics 25 and older with advanced degrees in 2010 (e.g., master's, professional, doctorate) was 1.1 million out of 50.5 million

Hispanic Education-continuedThe percentage of full-time college

students (both undergraduate and graduate students) in October 2010 who were Hispanic was 6.2 %

Read more: Hispanic Americans: Census Facts | Infoplease.com http://www.infoplease.com/spot/hhmcensus1.html#ixzz2T8HP2BAU

Why do you feel that our kids do not go to college?

Conditions of Latino Youth in Texas

(The Latino Education Crises) By Patricia Gandara

Very high drop out rate, 50-60% graduate with their class

36% of Latino young children are living in poverty (by US standards)

60% of Latinos under 65 have no health insurance

Conditions of Latino Youth in Texas Cont.

(The Latino Education Crises) By Patricia Gandara

Texas is one of 3 states with highest segregation of Latino students

40% of Latino mothers have not completed high school

Half of all Latino babies are born to single moms (fastest growth for any group)

High school completion rate is below the national rate of 85% which limits the amount of Hispanics who are eligible for college.

Start the Conversation

How do you think that we can

change this trend?

Does anyone have a student in college already?

Have you or any of your children

gone on a college campus tour yet?

What’s the biggest worry you have about sending your student to

college?

Play the “Myth or

Fact” Game.

True or False

Pursuing higher education means

getting a four year degree at a university.

False

True or False

There is over 4 billion dollars available for

financial aid every year.

True

Hispanics at BISD

Student Count all students9,932

Student Count Hispanic 3,164Hispanics account for 1/3 of the students in Belton schools.

How can we help students at BISD?

Information for parents Information for studentsEarly planning Apply to multiple colleges. Visit the apply Texas website.

What are other needs for BISD?

Share the Basics of the

College Process.

Understanding the Components

ApplicationApplyTexas.org

Application Fee• Fee waivers

available

High School Transcript

• Request from high school counselor

SAT or ACT scores

• Send official scores Essay Letters of Recommendation

Visit ApplyTexas.org

College Admissions

Applytexas.org—allows students to apply to multiple Texas schools at once

• Lists deadlines and application requirements

When to ApplyStudents considering four-year schools should

apply in the fall of their senior year. (The earlier students begin planning and searching for colleges the more options they will have.)

Students considering two-year schools should apply in time to begin school in the summer or fall after they graduate from high school.

Students considering a trade school should contact the prospective school for requirements.

Who Should Apply?

College Entrance Exams

• Scholastic Aptitude Test • Verbal, Math, Writing (Take More

than Once)SAT

• Reading, English, Math, and Science (Take More than Once)ACT

• Get Registration Deadlines and Fee Waivers from the high school counselor

Fee Waivers

How Colleges Use the ScoresMost colleges will take either SAT or ACT

scores.

Some schools will create a “super-score” taking the best scores from different sections on different test dates.

Others will take only the best composite score.

Average SAT or ACT scores are available on college websites or by asking an admissions office.

Financial Aid Is Available

Financial Aid 101 o Scholarship aid is available

o US Citizens should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as early as possible after completing taxes. FAFSA priority date is March 1.

o You don’t need to pay anyone to help you complete the FAFSA or a scholarship search

o If the student is undocumented he or she should complete the TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid)

Local Scholarships Students should contact their high school

counselor to get a list of all of the available local scholarships. Students should apply for as many scholarships as they feel that that they are eligible for.

Local scholarships are due early in the spring of their senior year.◦ BEEF◦ Athlete boy/girl◦ Various clubs/organizations (Rotary, Lions,

Kiwanis etc.)◦ Local PTAs

The Truth About Financial Aid

◦It’s available for everyone and it comes in all shapes and sizes.

◦You don’t need to pay anyone for help.

◦Your Financial Aid Office will help for FREE!

What type of Financial Aid is available?

Grants: Free money based on needScholarships: Free money based on

talent and meritLoans: Money that must be paid back

◦Public: Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans (Use First) Parent and Student Loans

◦Private Loans (Avoid if possible)Work-study: Money earned from a part-

time job on or off campus

How to ApplyIn addition to FAFSA, some colleges

might require a separate financial aid form for their particular school◦Check with the individual schools

Families should apply for financial aid as early as possible, once taxes are filed◦Financial Aid Offices have a certain amount

of money to work with. Students may be offered more loans instead of grants if they wait to apply

Financial Aid Perceptions

◦“My parents make too much money, so I’ll never get help.”

◦“Only people with perfect GPAs get scholarships.”

◦“You can only get financial aid if you pay someone to help you find it.”

How Do I Apply for Aid? Complete the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA) and send it in. The form is available:

◦From your high school counselor (paper)◦Online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. DO

NOT google or do fafsa.com There will be a charge for this.

◦ (You must first request a personal identification number at www.pin.ed.gov.)

Aid- Continued◦Can submit up to 10 schools at once

using the college or university’s Title IV Code

◦At your local public library (paper or online)

◦From the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID.

How is my information used?

The information you provide is used to calculate the amount your family can afford to spend on college, or Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

You’ll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) that provides your EFC.

The College sends the student a Financial Aid Notification (FAN) letter based on need and available aid.

Contact the Financial Aid Office and make an appointment.

What can I do to get a head start and save money for college?

◦ Take the Recommended High School Program.

◦ Take college-credit courses in high school.

◦ Take Advanced Placement (AP) classes or take the CLEP exam to place out of college hours.

◦ Choose your college classes and your major wisely.

◦ Begin your studies at a public community or technical college.

Money Management

Don’t forget to make a budget.

Be careful with credit cards, and don’t get in over your head.

Avoid private student loans.

Trust your Financial Aid Office.

Helpful websites and

school information.

TexasCollegeMoney.org

collegeforalltexans.com

What Can You As Parents Do?

Get involved at School

Create a Learning Culture at home

Make attending college an expectation!

Dream ActProvides deferred action on any

immigration procedures for up to 2 years.

Qualified applicants:◦Can renew process after initial 2 year

stay◦Will receive employment

authorization◦Can attend/finish upper level

schooling

Dream Act Cont.You may request consideration of deferred

action for childhood arrivals if you:   Were under the age of 31 as of June 15, 2012;Came to the United States before reaching

your 16th birthday;Have continuously resided in the United

States since June 15, 2007, up to the present time;  

Were physically present in the United States on June 15, 2012, and at the time of making your request for consideration of deferred action with USCIS;

Dream Act Cont.Entered without inspection before June 15, 2012,

or your lawful immigration status expired as of June 15, 2012;

Are currently in school, have graduated or obtained a certificate of completion from high school, have obtained a general education development (GED) certificate, or are an honorably discharged veteran of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States; and

Have not been convicted of a felony, significant misdemeanor, three or more other misdemeanors, and do not otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety.

Dream Act Cont.Can access using the following

address:◦www.uscis.gov

Look for the humanitarian icon

Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process

Questions

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