Senior Parents Night
2012-2013
Topics of DiscussionPlease hold questions until the endCollege
•Admissions•Dual Enrolled Students•Cost•Acceptance based on ACT/Compass
oConditional or Unconditional (4 year)oCompass Test (Com. Colleges 2 yr)
•Financial Aid oCollege ScholarshipsoNational & State Scholarships (fastweb.com)oPell Grant (FAFSA)oLocal Scholarships
Jobs•Resume•Interview
Troy University FIRST TIME FRESHMEN
Unconditional Admission – GPA Minimum 2.0 "C" average ACT Minimum 20 Composite
Conditional Admission – Criteria: GPA is less than 2.0 with ACT 20
or GPA 2.5 with ACT 17-19
*The conditionally admitted student will be permitted to carry a maximum course load of 13 semester hours until he/she has attempted 24 semester hours of TROY work. The student will follow prescribed courses of study designed to strengthen his/her basic skills. Specific courses must be taken where weaknesses have been demonstrated.
Wallace Community College Dothan- Compass Test (Most Community Colleges are the same)
COMPASS Test- Student Assessment is Required
• Comprehensive assessment in English, Mathematics, Reading, and basic Computer Skills.
• Students could be assigned to developmental courses based on scores
• Exemptions: ACT 20 in English, Reading or Mathematics
Estimated Cost of College
Cost ItemIn-State
per Semester
Per Year
Tuition (per credit hour)
$249 x 12hrs 5976
Room (Residence Hall)
$1,350 - $2,530 4000
Meal Plan $1,600 $3200General University Fee (per credit hour)
$32 $768
Registration Fee
$50 $50
Books $500 $1000
Total Cost Yearly (no personal supplies, gas, spending $)
-----------14,994
Cost Item In-State per
Semester
Per Year
Tuition (per credit hour)
$131 X 12hrs= $1572
$3144
Transportation (gas only)
$30 wk x 18= $540
(40 miles 5 days/20 miles per gallon/ $3 gal)
$1080
Books $500( $100 per book for
$1000
Total Cost Yearly (no personal supplies, food, spending $ etc..)
-------------------$5224
Enterprise State C.C.
Enterprise State Community College’sNet Price Calculator http://www.escc.edu/NetPrice/npcalc.htm
Troy University’s Net Price Calculator http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/npcalc.aspx
Websites & Net Price Calculators
Troy University Scholarships- •Online Application •Student must be ACCCEPTED to the college to fill out the
scholarship application
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS- Academic scholarships are based solely on academic performance. Deadline March 1
The Millennium Scholar's Award Pays full tuition, room and board. 31 ACT and/or 1380 SAT 1and 3.7 GPA
The Chancellor's Award Pays full tuition27 ACT 3.5 GPA
Troy University Scholarships continued… ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS-
The Alumni Association Endowment Scholarship- Deadline is April 1. Half-Tuition
Uncond Admitted to TROY
Leadership Achievements Association.
The Heritage Scholarship- Deadline is March 1.
$500 Non-Renewable
Uncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPA
Applicant must be dependent child of Alumni
Troy Scholarships continued
AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPSThe Trojan Opportunity Scholarship- Deadline March 1.
The amount of this award varies.Uncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPASubmit resume of leadership activitiesApplicants must be from out-of-state with preference given to applicants from Florida & Georgia
The Alabama Girls State Scholarship- Deadline March 1. $1,000 Non-RenewableUncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPAMust be or have been a participant & attendee of Alabama Girls State Program
LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS- Based upon achievement in leadership positions in high school Excellence in Leadership Award- Deadline is January 15
Amount awarded varies. 22 ACT and 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale)1-2 page resume of leadership activities
Troy Scholarships continued
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Music Scholarships
Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship
General Military Scholarships
Nursing Scholarships
Theatre Department Each year the Theatre Department awards over $80,000 in scholarships.
http://admissions.troy.edu/undergrad/financingYourCollegeEducation/undergraduate/ugTroyScholarships.aspx
Enterprise State C. C. Scholarship Descriptions
PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPSValedictorians and salutatorians Recipients must enroll Fall after HS graduation Required to apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)In-state tuition and fees up to 16 hours per semester.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSStudents seeking AA or AS degree to transfer HS Top 25% of their graduating class Recipients must enroll Fall after HS graduation Take a min credit hrs specified in the Scholarship Award NotificRequired to apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)In-state tuition and fees varying from 6-24 sem cr hrs per acad year.
Enterprise State C. C. Scholarships continuedCAREER SCHOLARSHIPS
Career Field in: Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Maintenance and Networking, Child Development, Paralegal, Criminal Justice, Health Information Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Business Administration, and Office Administration
80 GPA HS In-state tuition and fees for 6-24 semester credit hours
TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPSTech fields in: Airframe Technology, Power Plant Technology,
Avionics Technology, and Aviation Management. 80 GPA HS. In-state tuition and fees for up to 24 semester credit hours
Other Enterprise State C. C. Scholarship
ATHLETICS
LEADERSHIP
PERFORMING ARTS
ESCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Must fill out FAFSA to complete Scholarship Application
ESCC Scholarship Application Website:
http://www.escc.edu/adminoffices/scholarapp.pdf
National and State Scholarships
Samson High School Website:
http://samsonhs.genevacountyschools.com/?PageName=Guidance&Page='DocumentsCategory'&CategoryID=54814&iSection=Guidance&CorrespondingID
(Clubs and Organizations/Guidance/Scholarships)
Pell Grant
Presentation from Samson High School Website:http://samsonhs.genevacountyschools.com/?PageName='Guidance'&Page='DocumentsCategory'&iSection='Guidance'&CorrespondingID=
(Clubs and Organizations/Guidance/Files)
Local Scholarships
Applications will be available on March 11th.
Applications will be available in the Guidance Office and in classrooms of core teachers.
Job Training and Interest
• Samson High School Website Postsecondary Planning Career Search
• Kuder Career Interest Inventory
Important Dates Jan 31- Parents and Students will have Tax W-2 Forms from employers
Feb 1st thru 11th- Have taxes filed/estimated. *Make an appointment NOW**
Feb 8th thru 24th- FAFSA Help from outside agency (must have taxes done to fill out FAFSA)
Mar 1st- Deadline for Most Community College Scholarships of ANY kind. (Must have the FAFSA complete to apply)
March 12th- Local Scholarship Applications begin
Questions?
Announcements
Oct 17-18th 9 Week Exams
Oct 15-19 Homecoming (Parade @ 2:00
School dismisses at 12:30)
Friday- SHS Alumni Gathering in Lunchroom 4:30-5:30
Oct 24th Geneva County College Fair
Parent Portal Passwords can be signed for tonight!!!