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Presented by Auburn Career/College Counselors Jon Morrow, ahs stephanie Glenisky, amhs
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| Date | 04.12.2017 | | Size | 12.36 Kb. |
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- Presented by Auburn Career/College Counselors
- Jon Morrow, AHS
- Stephanie Glenisky, AMHS
- Steve Mead, ARHS
Agenda - Types of Schools...Which is Right for You?
- Intro to Finances
- Q&A;
What Type of School? - Community College
- Technical College
- Career/Specialty School
- Four-Year Public
- Four-Year Private
- Convenience
- Lake Washington Institute of
- Technology
- Seattle Community College District
- Bellevue College
- Highline Community College
- Renton Technical College
- Green River Community College
- Tacoma Community College
- Bates Technical College
- Pierce College
- Clover Technical College
- Community College
- Two Pathways
- Academic
- Transfer credits to a four-year university or college
- Some offer BA degree
- Professional/Technical
- End goal may be work or transfer
- Blend of theory and hands on instruction
- Technical College
- Choose a Program vs. individual classes
- Classroom is conducted much like the working environment for which you are training
- Some disciplines have transfer agreements with universities
- Primary end goal is work
Career and Specialty Schools - Private, For-Profit Companies
- Gene Juarez, Culinary Schools, DeVry,
- Everest, FIDM, etc.
- Training for specific careers
- Costs
- Application process may include interview
- Financial aid?
- Transferable?
Washington Four-Year Public Baccalaureates - Central Washington University
- Eastern Washington University
- The Evergreen State College
- Western Washington University
- University of Washington
- U of W Bothell or Tacoma
- Washington State University
- WSU Vancouver, Tri-Cities or Everett
- The Art Institute of Seattle
- Cornish College of the Arts
- Gonzaga University
- Northwest University
- Pacific Lutheran University
- Saint Martin’s University
- Seattle Pacific University
- Seattle University
- Trinity Lutheran University
- University of Puget Sound
- Whitman College
- Whitworth College
- Heritage University
- Art Institute, SPU, SU, Cornish, Northwest
Out Of State Colleges/Universities? Things to consider… - Public: Tuition (2X)
- Private: No Additional Tuition
- Add Cost for Travel Expenses
- Possibility for WUE
- (Tuition = 140-150% of in-state)
- Back-up Plan?
- Websites: www.californiacolleges.edu
- www.princetonreview.com
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Paying for Post H.S. Education - Cost of attendance includes:
- Tuition
- Fees &/or Supplies
- Books
- Room & Board
- Personal expenses
- Transportation
2013/2014 Cost of Attendance - Community colleges $5,000-6,500
- *Technical colleges $5,000+
- Career schools $19K-$35K
- *4 year public colleges $18,000-$24,500
- 4 year private colleges $33K-$50K+
- **Includes housing expenses
- Out of State Public = 200% tuition
- * Costs vary by Educational Program chosen
Paying for College - Family funds
- Scholarships
- *Grants
- *Work-study jobs
- *Loans
- *Seniors will submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1st to determine eligibility for these funds.
GET: Guaranteed Education Tuition Program - Washington State’s prepaid tuition program (529 Savings Plan under Federal IRS rules)
- Lock cost of future college tuition by purchasing units today
- Fund guaranteed by the state to pay costs of future tuition
- Units should be purchased at least two years in advance
- 529 Tip: Have grandparents take out a 529 … pay directly to the school/college
Scholarship Search - Your Career Center
- Search Engines & Websites (Career Center Internet Lists)
- - www.thewashboard.org
- - www.fastweb.com
- - www.scholarshipexperts.com
- Scholarship Books/Ask Everyone
- Schools/Departmental Awards
- Auburn Community Scholarship Program (Sr)
- *Professional Email*
SCHOLARSHIPS - Both merit-based and merit + need
- Awarded for:
- Academic achievement
- Talent or skill
- Community service
- Leadership/school activities
- Parent affiliation with a club or organization
- Financial need (Husky Promise/Cougar Commit)
Scholarships….Most Require Essays - TOPIC Examples:
- How have your achievements impacted you…
- How will obtaining a degree impact your future?
- How will a degree impact your community?
- How have others inspired you? How did they help shape your life
- Don’t just answer the essay question, give them something to remember
- Auburn School District senior graduates ONLY
- Application available in January on Career Center website…recipients announced at Senior Award Nights
- Many scholarships totaling over $85,000
- Deadline March
Paying for College - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
- Go to www.fafsa.gov (not!!! www.fafsa.com)
- Deadlines
- Recommend completing between January 1st and February 1st
- March 15 deadline for most Two-Year and Technical Colleges
- Grants
- Work Study
- Loans (Subsidized: No interest and Pay when completed)
- Discuss options with parents
- Interest/Payments do not begin until after graduation
The FAFSA4caster - Affordability Estimation Tool
- Practice using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before actual form is available…early analysis tool
- Reduces time required to submit actual FAFSA in January of the student’s senior year of high school
Financial Aid for Undocumented Students - House Bill 1079: Approved In-State tuition for undocumented students
- WASFA: New for the state of Washington, financial support via State Need Grant (http://www.readysetgrad.org/wasfa )
- Private scholarships exist (Hispanic Scholarship Fund and others…)
- Dual Credit: AP/Running Start/Tech Prep
Additional Ways to Save $$$ - Bargain Schools...Community College
- Finish in Four-Years
- AP/Running Start/Tech Prep
- The Value of Financial Planning
- Negotiate Financial Aid Package
- In-State vs. Out-of-State
- Commute or Live off Campus
- Creative When Buying Textbooks (Rent)
Upcoming Events - College Rep Visits- Fall ... at each high school
- Planning for College Night-November 3 @ ARHS
- Paying for College Night – January 13 @ AHS
- Beyond High School Night – February 4 @ AMHS
College Goal WASHINGTON Your Career Center is here to help! - Auburn High School
- Jon Morrow, Counselor
- jmorrow@auburn.wednet.edu / 253-931-4929
- Auburn Mountainview High School
- Stephanie Glenisky, Counselor
- sglenisky@auburn.wednet.edu/ 253-804-5195
- Auburn Riverside High School
- Steve Mead, Counselor
- smead@auburn.wednet.edu / 253-804-5161
- Thank you for coming tonight!
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