Why College? What Are My Options?Revised 7/2013

Why College?

Who wants to go to college?

Why do you want to go to

college?

What are you doing to prepare for college now?

Why College: Tell Your Story

Why did you want to go to college?

Who helped you/how did you get there?

Where did you go and what did you study?

Why College: What do you think of?

football

sorority

fraternity

campus

mascot

opportunity

dorms

debt

money

independenceparties

basketball

study abroad

internships

notes

lectures

books

studyingeducation

boys

clubs

ramen noodles

minor

Why College: What is College?

1079 Options: House Bill 1079

Undocumented students have “resident” tuition status This does not affect your citizenship status Include an affidavit in your college applications

1079 Options: College IS Possible

No Social Security number needed to apply

Resident tuition in Washington and several other states

Some financial aid in the form of scholarships

Agenda

Why College?

What Are My Options?

What Do I Need To Consider?

Assessing Where You Are

Why College?

How college grads describe themselves:More satisfied with their careersHealthierMore effective speakersMore likely to have meaningful workHappier with lifeMore secure in lifeMore confidentMore socialMore resourceful

How employers describe them:More motivatedLearn more quicklyBetter able to meet deadlinesBetter problem solversBetter communicatorsBetter able to leadMore worthy of promotionLess likely to be laid offMore deserving of a higher salaryHas credentialsKnows how to set and achieve goalsGreater knowledge and skill set

Why College?

A high school diploma is just not enough anymore

Jobs that require more than high school make up more than 2/3 of new jobs, and it’s growing.

New jobs for HS graduates

New jobs for college graduates

Source: Carnevale, Anthony P. and Donna M. Desrochers, Standards for What? The Economic Roots of K–16 Reform, Educational Testing Service, 2003.

Why College?

Postsecondary education creates more job stability

High School Diploma Some College Average Unemployment Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree0

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Why College?

High School Diploma Some College Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree$0

$200

$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

Postsecondary degrees lead to greater weekly earnings

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, 2012.

Why College?

Over a lifetime, college graduates earn

$1 million more than those who only have a high

school degree.

Why College?

Nobody in my family has ever gone I’m tired of school — I just want a job I can’t afford college I don’t know what I want to study College takes too long and is too difficult I’m needed at home and in my community I’m not smart enough

I can be the first to go! College will help me get a better paying job! There’s plenty of financial aid available! I’ll figure it out when I’m taking classes! Some degrees only take one or two years. I can go to college online, without leaving home! I am smart enough to go to college! I can do it!

1079 Options: Why College?

Employment options Entrepreneurship Employer sponsorship

Self-Advocacy Ability to implement

change Evidence of

contributions to community

1079 Options: DREAM Act

If passed, would legalize status of several million undocumented youth

Would provide permanent resident status upon completion of two years of college or military service

Agenda

Why College?

What Are My Options?

What Do I Need To Consider?

Assessing Where You Are

Options: Degree Types

Graduate DegreesMaster (MS, MA, MBA, MPA, MEd,

etc)

Doctorate (PhD)

Professional (JD, etc)

Undergraduate Degrees

Vocational, technical, or

trade certificate

Associate (AA, AS, ABA, etc.)

Bachelor (BS, BA, BFA, etc)

Options: School Types

Public

Private

Proprietary

All Degree Types

All Fields of Study

Options: 4-year universities in WA

Antioch University–Seattle Art Institute of Seattle Bastyr University Central Washington University City University of Seattle Cornish College of the Arts Eastern Washington University Evergreen State College Gonzaga University Heritage University Northwest Indian College Northwest University Pacific Lutheran University Saint Martin's University

Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Trinity Lutheran College University of Puget Sound University of Washington

Bothell campus Tacoma campus

Walla Walla University Washington State University

Spokane campus Tri-Cities campus Vancouver campus

Western Washington University Whitman College Whitworth University

Options: Careers

Nurse (RN/LPS)

Yakima CC for General Ed Classes/Prerequisites for nursing

Yakima Valley CC for Nursing (2 years)

Job as Registered Nurse

University of WA Bachelors of Science in Nursing program

Nurse with BSN = $64,000 median pay

Lawyer

UW Bachelor of Arts in English/Philosophy (4 years)

North Seattle CC – post-graduate pre-reqs for law school

Brown Law School for JD (3 years)

Bar Exam

Lawyer = $112,600 median pay

Cosmetologist

Trade School Program (1.5-2 years)

6 month internship with Gene Juarez

Practicing Cosmetologist = $22,500 median pay

Agenda

Why College?

What Are My Options?

What Do I Need To Consider?

What Can I Do To Prepare?

Consider: Cost

Community College-Highline Community College = $16-$18,000

4-Year Public College-University of Washington = $20-$27,000

4-Year Private College- Seattle University = $46-$53,000

Cost of Attendance: Tuition & Fees Room & Board Books & Supplies Transportation Personal Costs Study Abroad

!!!$150 Billion!!!

Consider: Cost

The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Designed to reduce tuition for out-of-state

students Schools in 15 western states For information go to: www.wue.wiche.edu

Consider: Location

Consider: Areas of Study

Consider: Size

Consider: Support Services and Student Life

Consider: Personal Values

Consider: What NOT to rely on

“It’s a prestigious school.” “I REALLY WANT TO GO THERE!!!” “I’m a big fan of their football

team.” “My boyfriend/girlfriend is going

there.”

Agenda

Why College?

What Are My Options?

What Do I Need To Consider?

Assessing Where You Are

Assessing: Academic

GPA Standardized test scores Meeting credit requirements Rigorous curriculum Some schools have different requirements

– so don’t wait to find out yours!

Participate in Preparing for College: Success Strategies workshop

Assessing: Personal

Assessing: Financial

Learn about financial aid options

Start researching scholarships one year prior to applying

Apply for scholarships

Save

Assessing: Financial Aid

Paying for College

Family Financing

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Assessing: FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA)Expected Family Contribution

(EFC)

What kind of aid can you receive?

How much aid can you receive?

www.fafsa.govFree FAFSA support

through site

Free FAFSA support through College Goal

Sunday

1079 Options: Paying for College

theWashBoard.org

Campanaquetzal.org

HB1079.org

Assessing: Planning

Research schools Research careers Keep track of deadlines Know where you are Visit college campuses

Assessing: What You Can Do Now!

Be a Pain: Find a Mentor. Push Yourself Academically. Push Yourself: Get Organized Find the Right Fit: Explore Your Interests. Find the Right Fit: Become a Researcher. Get Your Hands On Some Cash: Save.

1079 Options: The Barriers

You may have unique obstacles that other students don’t have

Your grades, proven ability and experiences may matter more than they do for other students

You may have to work twice as hard as other students You may have to depend heavily on your support network

for resources, access to programs and information Preparing academically and financially may be more

important for you than most students

1079 Options: What You Can Do Now

Take tough classes Boost your GPA Network NOW!

Community Industry

Find mentors Business Law Nonprofit sector Education Students

Get involved in extracurricular activities (LEADERSHIP) SAVE!!! Research organizations that have support services for you

Latino Education Achievement Project (LEAP) 206-763-5277, LEAP@seamarchc.org

Secondary Education for Migrant Youth www.semy.org

Research schools that have support services for you

What Families Can Do

Believe it or not, students think parents are helpful

Who Students Say Are Very Helpful in Selecting High School Classes

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10%

20%

30%

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50%

60%

70%

Mother Father Teacher Friend Counselor Principal

Source: Wimberly, George L.; Noeth, Richard J., College Readiness Begins in Middle School. ACT Policy Report, American College Testing ACT Inc, 2005.

What Families Can Do

Know What It Takes to Go to CollegeCoursework Math and English every year Two years of Laboratory Science and World Languages

Read, Read, Read! At 8th grade level or above for SAT preparation Newsweek instead of People National Geographic instead of National Enquirer

What Families Can Do

Talk to your student about his or her interests, abilities, talents, and goals

Get involved in school. Know what is going on in school and with your student’s studies and grades.

Make sure your student is in school every day, on time, and ready to learn

What Families Can Do

Give your student household responsibilities

Talk about post-high school educational opportunities

Talk about your job and career in a positive manner

College Process Timeline

September OctoberNovembe

rDecember January

February

March April May June

APPLYING FOR

COLLEGE Timeline

Finding the Right

School

Applying for College Finalize housing, deposits, orientation, and classes

Attend College Fairs and college visits to your high

school

*Apply to a variety of colleges*

Review acceptance letters

Say ‘YES’ by May 1st

FINANCIAL AID

Timeline

Research the

Financial Aid Website of Colleges

List the documents required for Financial Aid

Understanding the Financial Aid

ProcessCompleting the FAFSA Compare Financial

Aid Packages

Accept Financial

Aid package

Complete documents (entrance counseling and loan forms)Complete CSS Profile (if applicable)

Verification if chosen for

verification, submit verification form & copies of your tax forms

SCHOLARSHI

P Timeline Finding & Applying for Scholarships

Report all scholarships awarded to your college

Online Resources

Mapping Your Future www.mapping-your-future.org

The College Board www.collegeboard.com

CollegeNET www.collegenet.com

Adventures in Education www.adventuresineducation.org

KnowHow2Go www.knowhow2go.org

College Cost Navigator collegecost.ed.gov

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