COMMUNITY COLLEGE PATHWAYS “COMMUNITY” COLLEGE PATHWAYS The Wise Choice!

In Washington State:Washington State  48% enroll in community or technical college  29% attend in-stat e public universities  17% go to out-of-state colleges  5% enroll at an in-state private institution  1% attend a private two-year institution  5% first attend a university and then transfer back to a two-year college within a year or two of high school graduation. o\o\ After high school, what?

Community College A Wise Choice Supportive - free tutoring, personal assistance & small faculty/student ratio Rigor - universities look closely at rigor of curriculum in core courses for transfer applicants. Successful future - higher GPAs, successful transfer or employment

What does “OPEN DOOR” really mean? MYTH: It’s okay if I do poorly in high school, because I can take any community or technical college class I want. Classes are easier. FACT: Open door simply means colleges offer a variety of class levels and student services to accommodate differing readiness levels. MYTH: I can enroll anytime. FACT: While students may be admitted, certain classes might be full. MYTH: I can just drop out and take the GED ® test. FACT: GED ® test is changing; price going up.

What is your goal?

College to Work Pathway  Associate of Applied Science degrees (AAS)– about 2 years, 90+ credits  Certificate programs - Less than 2 years  Classes that apply to job skills.

College to work -Degree Options Professional Career Pathway  Training and skills to prepare for work  Associate of Applied Science – six to eight quarters (two years)  Certificate of Completion – three to five quarters (nine months to a year)  Some competitive or restricted admission: e.g. pilot, dental hygiene, radiology, nursing  New BAS – 4 year degrees combine skills and degree.

Professional Technical AAS Degrees and Certificates  Accounting  Business Project Management  Electronics – biomedical  Engineering Technology  HVAC and Architectural Drafting  Health and Medical  (LPN-RN, Pharmacy Tech, Medical Assistant, etc.)  Information Technology  Network, Cisco Server Administration  Early Childhood Education  Real Estate

Pathways to College/University Transfer  Prepare to transfer to four-year as a junior  Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)  Associate of Arts (AA)  Associate of Science (AS)  Options MRP Transfer  Major-Related Program (MRP)  AB  Specific prerequisites for major admission (e.g. engineering, business, nursing school)

PLAN YOUR Seamless Transfer to University Choose a program or major Associate degree/certificate requirements Major/program prerequisites (math classes for engineering majors, ENGL& 101 for many programs) 4-year college requirements

RUNNING START A taste of college! Save$$ Accelerate your dreams! JUNIORS SENIORS Mid year start - Space in HS schedule, April first. H.S. Counselor Compass April 17 & 24 6pm INFO SESSSION Mid year start - Space in HS schedule, April first. H.S. Counselor Compass

Your Transfer Plan Take academic classes for your AA, AB, or AS transfer degree These classes include: general education classes and prerequisite classes for your major Graduate from NSC with an AA, AB or AS Transfer degree Transfer into your major: Engineering, History, Business, Communication, Art, English, Chemistry, Education, etc. at a 4-year university or college Graduate with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree 4-year College/University Community Colleges Graduate from NSC with an Bachelor of Applied Science degree: Computer Science International Business, ECE Graduate School UW / SU

Bachelor’s Degrees Close To Home NEW Applied Baccalaureate Degrees Seventeen options at ten colleges New: University Centers & Partnerships Most community colleges partner with one or more four-year schools to offer bachelor’s (or master’s) degrees on campus

VALUE

Student Activities and Organizations Honor Societies Academic Research International; Cultural Political Cause Community Service Special Interests; Campus spirit, environment Hobbies – sculpture, Sports and recreation – rock climbing Student Administrative Council

NORTH SEATTLE COLLEGE New COMING THIS YEAR OPENED FALL Monthly “Open” Information Sessions 10/15, 11/12, 12/10, 2/19, 3/11, 4/22 & 5/21 New Student Lounge / Multicultural Center $250+K in scholarships Applied Bachelor Degrees – 4 yr. ECE Evening College: AA – 1-2 night/week degree Total Tuesdays 0 1il 6:30pm STEM mentor / research NEW Health Services lab: virtual cadaver, authentic hospital 9 bed ward with labs/viewing rms. NEW Largest dedicated cross discipline student tutoring resources New Café/ Espresso Center

READY...SET...GO! Steps to Getting Started Apply Funding College Tuition / Book Payment Options Review and Practice Placement Test (Compass) Compass Test ( SAT or CAT in English) New Student Orientation Register for Classes ID Card, Parking. Text Books

FUNDING Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Applied by the Federal Student Aid, FSA Required for federal and state aid Used by public and private colleges FAFSA on the Web—  Scholarships- thewashboard.org  Deferred Payment Programs

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Applied by the Federal Student Aid, FSA Required for federal and state aid Used by public and private colleges FAFSA on the Web—  FAFSA is a snapshot of student and family income, investments and financial information for the date the FAFSA is filed.

THINGS TO DO AFTER YOU COMPLETE THE FAFSA Once your FAFSA is processed will receive an from the Dept. of Education verifying that your FAFSA is complete Remember to make corrections to your FAFSA after you complete your 2013 taxes Verification: If you have a received an or letter from the colleges you’ve listed for verification, be sure to submit copies of your current tax forms to receive financial aid

NEXT STEPS Review and compare the financial aid packages of the colleges to which you were accepted Accept financial aid package and college admission by your college’s deadline For questions, contact the financial aid office at your chosen college

Susan Shanahan Director Enrollment

FAFSA Practices Submit the FAFSA early (after January 1) File now before end of March !!! Now April! Estimate income Based on prior year’s tax information Updates made to FAFSA later No Blanks on the FAFSA Processing may be a problem with blanks Enter “0” if something doesn’t apply

Customized “My FAFSA” Start Here for all options –  Initial FAFSA Entry  Renewal Entry  FAFSA Corrections  Providing Signatures  Continuing a Saved FAFSA  Viewing Transaction History

IFBUTTHEN Parents are living and married.. …Answer questions about both parents Parent is widowed or single.. …Answer questions about that parent Parent is widowed..Now remarried…Answer the questions about that parent and the stepparent Parents are divorced or separated.. ….It depends.. (from who did the student receive majority of support?) WHICH PARENT SHOULD PROVIDE INFORMATION?