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The A-B-C’s of Collegeand Financial Aid
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A =APPLICATIONS &
ADMISSIONS
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HIGH SCHOOL
Take rigorous courses Take electives in an area of interest VOLUNTEER Job shadow Be active in clubs and organizations
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TESTINGSATACTTHEA / AccuplacerTake the practice tests PLAN/PSAT the
10th and 11th grade year
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APPLY4 yr Universities – no later than November 1st Exception – Texas Tech, Texas A&M, UT – Sept. 1st Community Colleges & Technical Schools – JanuaryAsk about application fees!
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B=BUDGETING
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How much does college cost?
College Costs from College for All Texans
Check out this website from www.collegeforalltexans.com for updated information about college costs in Texas
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Types of Aid
ScholarshipsGrantsLoans
Work/Study
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Merit based or need basedAnnounced – Posted – Applications in the Counselor’s officeSearch the webAsk in the Financial Aid office
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GRANTS
FAFSA – based on ’09 income taxes
TOTAL COST $25,000- EFC -10,000 eligibility for aid $15,000
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C=Choosing a
College
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Is your child ready for college?
Test Scores and High School GradesStudy habits – time managementMotivationCourse selectionInterestsCommitment
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Prepare a college comparison checklist
Weigh advantages & disadvantages
Contact the office of admission
Schedule appointments for your campus visits
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Meet with an admission counselor
Verify admission requirements
Determine actual college costs
Ask about financial aid opportunities
Take a campus tour
Investigate your academic program(s)
Attend a class
Talk with students and faculty
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Things to Compare
Majors & educational programsType of school & degrees offeredAdmission policyLocation & sizeCosts & financial aidCollege affiliation & accreditationCampus activitiesSupport services
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The Internet information is great…
but NOTHING beats a campus visit!
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D=Deciding on
a MajorWhat do you want to be when you grow up?
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How to help your child consider career possibilities
STEP 1 – Analyze your child - personality style - interests
- abilities
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STEP 2Explain salaries and cost of living
http://www.cdr.state.tx.us/RealityCheck
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STEP 3 Investigate Careers - education needed
- typical day - salary
- pros/cons
http://www.virtualjobshadow.com/http://www.careercruising.com/
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STEP 4 Investigate educational programs
- colleges and universities- training programs- technical schools- apprenticeships
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CHANGES
Keep in mind that this generation will probably change CAREERS at least
4 times before retirement!
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GET MOVING…
It’s never too early to start talking and looking.