Let’s talk about life after High School

• Choosing a Career

• Going to School after High School

• Getting into College

• Paying for School

Take a look at: Your interests Your skills Your career goals

Focus on information that Pertains to your personality Represents the lifestyle you

want Reflects the goals you have

set for yourself

Assure yourself Volunteer in a related field Work part time Job Shadow for a day or two Do an internship once you’re

in school

Choosing a CareerLearn More about Yourself

Choosing a CareerLearn More about Yourself

Career Interest Assessment Skills Confidence Assessment Work Values Assessment

Begin your career portfolio http://www.planningyourdreams.org User name and password Ask counselor for N Code

Tennessee College and Career Planning System

Going to School after High SchoolThe best school is the one that fits you! Type of school

- Public vs. Private- 2-year vs. 4 year- Technical School

Location- urban, rural, big town- large vs. small

Size of school -how many students

Cost and financial aid

Major offered

Campus activities

Going to CollegeWhat should you be looking for?

Top Ten Reasons NOT to Choose a College

Your boyfriend/girlfriend is going there Your best friend is going there It’s a party school You decided in the 7th grade that you wanted to go there Your mom and dad are alumni It has a good football team Your school counselor told you to pick it The school is prestigious The tuition is low It looks good in the guidebook

Going to CollegeWhat can you do now?

Attend college fairs or meet with college representatives during visits to your school

Research Scholarships- internet- employer- bank- churches/social organizations

Research Colleges- internet- campus visits

Going to College

Begin your college search by viewing virtual tours of over 1,300 college campuses!

Going to School after High SchoolThe Campus Visit

Call ahead and schedule the visit Wear comfortable shoes Take notes about the college Talk to students while you are on campus Try to meet with a faculty member in major Sit in on a freshman level class Check out the residence halls Eat in the dining hall Read the campus newspaper Check out campus bulletin boards ASK QUESTIONS!

Make the most of your visit!

Going to School After High SchoolThe Campus Visit

Questions to Ask…

Are there tutoring services available on campus?

What are the library hours? How safe is the campus? Are there athletic programs

offered? Are professors accessible

outside of class? What percentage of

students receive financial aid?

Are there academic scholarships available through the school?

What is the cost of attendance?

Do most students participate in a meal plan?

What types of social groups are available?

Are you required to live on campus your first year?

How can I get involved on campus?

Getting into CollegeWhat do colleges look for in an applicant?

GradesStandardized Test ScoresExtracurricular ActivitiesApplication EssayLetters of RecommendationChallenging Schedule

Getting into CollegeThe Admissions Process

The ACT and SAT (entrance exams)

Retake ACT or SAT during senior year- http://www.actstudent.org- http://www.collegeboard.org

Check with the School Counseling Office for registration packets and dates

Ask the Admissions Office about details (which test to take, what score you need, etc)

Getting into CollegeThe Admissions Process

The APPLICATION Deadlines – some as early as Nov. 1 (this varies

depending on the school)

Available online (college website), school counseling office, admissions office- http://www.commonapp.org, if permitted

Find out from the college what to include:- recommendations - portfolio- essay - transcripts- resume - test scores (ACT/SAT)

Getting into CollegeThe Admissions Process

What other applications do I need?- Housing- Scholarships- Special programs (honors, etc.)

Don’t forget- Application fee or fee waiver- Additional transcripts- Earlier deadlines

Getting into School after High School

DON’T WAIT!!!

APPLY EARLY!!!

MEET ALL DEADLINES!!!

Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid

MONEY that assists students and

families in funding their

college education

Financial Aid Terms COA EFC FAFSA PIN SAR Grant/Scholarship Loan Verification

Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid

Grants Federal

- Pell Grant – $5,550 max(Valid EFC of $5273 or less)

- SEOG State

- Tennessee Student Assistance Award

Institutional Private

Money you do NOT

have to pay back!

Tennessee Student Assistance Award

Award Amounts for 2013-2014

4 yr / 2 yr private - $4,000

4 yr public - $2,0002 yr public - $1,300TN College of Applied

Technology- $1,000

Application Deadline: ASAP after Jan. 1

Valid EFC of $2,100 or less TN resident Amounts can be adjusted by

financial aid office Returning college award

recipients will be awarded money first, then students with $0 EFC

Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid

ScholarshipsState

- Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program

- Ned McWherter Scholars Program: $6,000 award. Minimum 3.5 GPA & Minimum 29 ACT

Institutional Each school has an individual list of scholarships

Private Business (Wal-Mart, Target, or Office Depot

etc…) Professional Organizations Sororities/Fraternities/Church/Work

Apply for all you are eligible!

Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid

Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship Program

http://www.tn.gov/CollegePays Apply for the lottery scholarship by filling out the

FAFSA

Tennessee HOPE Scholarship- $4,000/year - 4 year OR- $2,000/year – 2 year

Score 21 ACT (980 SAT)OR

Earn 3.0 weighted overall grade point average (GPA).

Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid

General Assembly Merit Scholarship

Additional $1,000/year to HOPE Scholars who meet ALL of the following higher academic requirements:

Qualify for the Tennessee HOPE scholarship Earn 3.75 weighted overall GPA (Your extra points for Honors and AP can

count here.) Score 29 ACT (1280 SAT)

Aspire AwardAdditional $1,500/year to HOPE Scholars who meet ALL of the following income requirements:

You must qualify for the HOPE Scholarship You (if you’re independent) or your parents must have an adjusted gross

income of $36,000 or less.

Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid

Tennessee HOPE Access GrantIf you don’t qualify for the HOPE Scholarship but you meet

other academic and income requirements, you may be eligible for this one-time only award.

Earn 2.75 weighted overall GPAAND

Score 18-20 ACT (860-970 SAT)AND

Have parents’ or independent students yearly income $36,000 or less- $2,750/year – 4 year OR- $1,750/year – 2 year

The grant is not renewable but you can apply for a Tennessee Hope Scholarship after you’ve attempted 24 college credit hours and earned a cumulative 2.75 college GPA.

Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Gift Aid

Wilder-Naifeh Technical Skills Grant

Offers up to $2,000/year (no more than the cost of attendance) to any full-time student pursuing a certificate or diploma at a Tennessee Technology Center. (Students can enroll part-time but their award will be pro-rated.) There is no ACT or GPA requirement.

Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: Self-Help Aid

Employment Federal Work Study Campus Employment

Loans Federal Perkins Direct Loans Parent (PLUS) Loan Institutional Loans Alternative Loans Graduate PLUS

Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: How do I apply?

College or University• Institutional Aid

Other sources of aid• Outside scholarships

and loans

FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Pell Grant SEOG Work Study Perkins Loan Stafford Loan State Aid Programs

(Lottery)

Paying for CollegeFAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

When…Apply after January 1 of senior year

of high school and each subsequent year

How… http://www.fafsa.gov Register for PIN early –

http://www.pin.ed.gov

Remember… Must reapply Priority deadlines Keep copies of everything Parents/students should estimate

if they file their taxes late!!!

Assistance… College Goal Sunday

Paying for CollegeHow does the FAFSA work?

Students will get the Student Aid Report (SAR) in the mail with their Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

Helps to package: Pell grant SEOG State grants Work Study Perkins loan Cost of Attendance (COA) Stafford loan - Expected Family Contribution (EFC)

= Financial NEED

Paying for CollegeFinancial Aid: The Award Letter

Based on FAFSA and results of college aid applications

You will receive an award letter from the college detailing all the aid you have received

Must individually accept and/or deny all parts of the award package

Return to the college by deadline May include other forms

Work Study Application Loan Application (Master Promissory Note)

Paying for College

Follow up with your financial aid officer!

Let’s Review

Fall of your Senior Year

Start Early Request information from

schools Visit campuses and attend

Open House programs Begin requesting application

information Retake ACT or SAT Search for scholarships Meet all deadlines Ask questions Complete your applications

Let’s Review

Spring of your Senior Year

Fill out the FAFSA in January

Complete any remaining paperwork with your college(s) (including your award letter)

Return your intent to enroll to your school of choice (usually May 1)

Let’s Review

Summer before you enroll

Attend New Student Orientation

Finish any last minute details with your school

Get Ready!!!

Top 5 things to learn before you go off to college:

1. Laundry

2. Balance a checkbook

3. Share

4. Keep track of assignments

5. Take notes

Let’s Review After you enroll

Talk to career services for guidance

Take advantage of internships in your field of interest

Get practical experiences in your major (do I really want to do this?)

Get involved on campus to help ease the transition from high school to college

ALWAYS ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT!

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