2012http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/01/education-and-wages-the-more-you-learn-the-more-you-earn/251926 /

The ACT Test is taken at LW and at other locations. There is NO special version for ESL students. http://www.actstudent.org/regist/

The Compass Test is given at the Junior College . There is a special version for ESL students.

http://www.mycompasstest.com/

Junior College

1st Year

2nd Year

4 Year College or University

1st Year

2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year Sometimes a 5th Year

Good GPA

Good ACT Score

Strong interest in a certain career

Compass Test= what level classes to take!

Understand the complete cost

In district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours of

courses= $1725x 2 semesters=

apprx. $3450 with fees

In -State tuition:

Taking 15 credit hours of

courses= $6647x 2

semesters= apprx. $13294

with fees

Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition)

Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition)

2 year college: Moraine Valley Junior College

• ESL help- YES

District CommunitiesMoraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles and includes all or part of the following communities.AlsipBedford ParkBlue IslandBridgeviewBurbankCalumet ParkChicago RidgeCrestwoodEvergreen ParkForest View (part)Hickory HillsHometownJusticeMerrionette ParkOak Forest (part)Oak LawnOrland HillsOrland ParkPalos HeightsPalos HillsPalos ParkRobbinsSummitTinley Park (part)Willow Springs (part)Worth

In district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours

of courses= $1740 x 2 semesters=

apprx. $3600 with fees

Out of district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours

of courses= $4200x 2 semesters=

apprx. $8600with fees

Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition)

2 year college: Joliet Junior College

Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition)

In district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours

of courses= $1725x 2 semesters=

apprx. $3450 with fees

Out of district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours

of courses= $4684x 2 semesters=

apprx. $9368with fees

Joliet Junior College District

Joliet Junior College is a 1,442 square mile district serving a population of more than 650,000 in Will, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Kankakee, Livingston and Cook Counties. To verify that your city or community is served by Joliet Junior College, residents can check their property tax bill or voter's card.

• ESL help- YES

Joliet Junior College (JJC) 2 yearshttp://www.jjc.edu/admissions/Pages/default.aspx

Steps to register: http://www.jjc.edu/admissions/Documents/FULL%20TIME%20NSO%20FLYER%20STEPS%202013_2014%20Grayscale.pdf

1. Submit your application for admission to Joliet Junior College.

2. Apply for financial aid through FAFSA first!

3. Apply for financial from JJC (grants, scholarships, and loans)

4. Take the ACT COMPASS Placement Test or submit your ACT scores to the Admissions Office.

5. View the online New Student Information Presentation on the New Student Orientation website. (NSO)

6. Attend your New Student Orientation (NSO)where you will learn more about JJC, meet with a Counselor to discuss course recommendations, and learn how to register for your classes online

In class

In class/at home

On your own

On your own

On your own

How much will college really cost me?

Three main types of financial aid ($$ help to pay for college) It begins with F.A.F.S.A (Federal Student Aid)

“Free” money $(based on your income, grades, interests, involvement in school… much more )

Student / Parent Loans

How do I apply?

• Pell Grant (Federal)• Map Grant (State )• Academic Scholarships (from

the school) ACT and GPA• (grade point average and

school participation) • Other Scholarships

Student Loan (can begin paying back six months after graduating college)

Parent Loans (begin paying back right away)

First, you must fill out the FAFSA application before you do anything else! Seniors only!!! As early as you can the year you are going to enter college (NOW!!!)

A few weeks after you have applied with FAFSA, you will be given a Expected Family Contribution # . This gives the university the information they need to process the other loans etc…

$$$

https://fafsa.ed.gov/

First Time FilersThe earlier you file your FAFSA, the more options for aid you will have. Our priority processing deadline for the FAFSA for the 2015-2016 academic year is February 15th, 2015. The FAFSA is available for completion on the first day of the calendar year (January 1st).

Stay focused on due dates!

8/ 14Research schools

Visit

schools

9/ 14Begin

applying to 4 yr colleges

10/ 14 11/14

12/ 14Due dates for

4 year college/

universities around this

time.

1/ 15Apply for

FAFSA

5/ 142/ 141/ 14 3/ 14 4/ 14ACT

6/ 14Research schools

Visit schools

7/ 14Research schools

Visit

schools

4/15University: By now most universities told you the REAL cost of your tuition after all financial aid. Decide which university you want to attend

Junior College: Schedule your orientation and watch closely for instructions to register for Fall classes. It comes around quickly!!!

3/15Apply for

FAFSA if you haven’t done so already!!!

Universities put together your financial aid package around this time.

* APPLY for Junior College this month. Most junior colleges open registration in this month.

2/15Apply for

FAFSA if you haven’t done

so already

***If you are a junior,

register for the ACT TEST

now!!!

7/156/15

Celebrate Graduation

5/15

8/15First days of

college/ university

begin!!

Ask for help!

Your ESL teachers are here to help!!!

Contact Us:Lincoln-Way North and East: Mrs. Alexandra Marquez – amarquez@lw210.org (815) 343-5685 SPANISHLincoln-Way North and East: Mrs. Holly Wang – hwang@lw210.org CHINESELincoln-Way Central and West: Mrs. Jackie Savage – jsavage@lw210.org (815) 464-4555

***We can also provide you with help in Arabic. Please call Mrs. Marquez.