Financial Aid Options High School Grads 2014

The UnɅEmployment Picture

Future Job Market By the year 2018 63% of jobs will require higher education -33% of jobs will require a college degree -30% of jobs will require an associate degree or some college-level training. 37% of jobs will require unskilled labor -down from 72% in 1973 -4 male dominated clusters pay the best (manufacturing, construction, transportation, hospitality) -women need post-secondary education to earn same wages as men with just high school diplomas

Top Ten Careers Coming Up Data crunching - ex. market research Counseling and therapy Scientific research – ex. Biotech, nanotech, robotics, medical tech Computer engineering Veterinary sciences

Environmental and conservation sciences Health care – reform will impact needs Management – ex. human resources, benefits & insurance, events planning Finance Entrepreneurship – more creative businesses

Post-secondary Choices University – Private or State 4 years - Bachelor’s Degree State/Community College A.A. Degree A.S. Degree Certificate Continuing Ed. 2 years 2 years 1 yr or less 6-8 weeks transfer to 4 years Career/Technical/Trade Various certificate programs

Universities Universities offer Bachelor’s degrees and higher education They are competitive to get into and some decline over half the applicants They calculate the GPA using their own standard SAT/ACT qualifying scores required Selective course-work required

State Universities 12 to choose from in Florida with multiple campuses (Florida Polytechnic, Lakeland is new for 2014) State subsidized Tuition $205 per credit, full-time student would take at least 30 credits a year Tuition $6150 a year Varying admissions requirements

Florida SUS Admissions Matrix August 2013 University GPA Range SAT Range (all 3 sections) ACT Range FAMU 3.0-3.49 1200-1500 17-20 FAU 3.38–3.98 1490-1770 22-26 FGCU 3.07-3.73 1410-1680 20-24 FIU 3.5-4.2 1600-1850 23-26 FSU 3.8-4.3 1730-2000 26-30 NCF 3.7-4.33 1780-2100 27-31 UCF 1700-1960 25-29 UF 4.1-4.5 1820-2120 28-32 UNF 3.93-4.23 1800-1930 26-27 USF 3.75-4.3 1660-1930 24-28 UWF 3.3-3.9 1460-1600 21-24

Estimated Tuition and Extras to a State University for 1 year Expenses Tuition/Fees $6,200 Room (Housing) $6,000 Board (Food/Meals) $3,500 Books/Supplies $1,200 Transportation $1,100 Personal Expenses $2,100 Estimated Total Costs $20,100

Private Universities 200+ to choose from in Florida Not state subsidized Tuition varies, average $10000 - $40000 a year May have unique or special foci Sample tuitions/fees (one year) University of Miami $41220 Nova Southeastern $24414 University of Tampa $25222 Full Sail $14600-32200

State and Community Colleges 28 to choose from in Florida state subsidized offer one year, two year and in some cases selected Bachelor degrees tuition $103 per credit/$3090 a year

State and Community Colleges Have an open admissions policy so may be appropriate pathway for lower gpas No placement test required for students with a Standard High School Diploma May use placement test for suggested placement into developmental classes Must earn C or better in gate-keeper classes to proceed, three attempts max

Career, Technical and Trade Schools Programs in school districts, in the Florida College System schools, at 48 technical centers and at hundreds of private schools Offer certificates Tuition charged by the clock-hours required for each program Example: Cosmetology 1200 hours tuition $3060

Some Profitable 2-Year Degree Jobs Physical Therapist Assistant $52,160 Energy Auditor $65,120 Radiologic Technologist/Technician $40,700 Registered Nurse $65,470 Computer Support Specialist $46,420 Database Administrator $77,080 Network/Computer Systems Administrator $72,560 General and Operations Manager $95,440 Paralegal/Legal Assistant $46,990

Jobs Requiring a Certificate or Vocational Training Heating/AC/Refrigeration Mechanic $43,640 Auto Insurance Appraiser $58,610 Supervisor Retail Sales $36,820 Massage Therapist $35,970 Construction and Building Inspector $53,450 Computer Programmer $74,280 Licensed Practical Nurse $41,540 Meeting and Convention Planner $45,801 Business Operations Specialist $65,120 Spoken Language Interpreter $45,430 Embalmer $42,240

How to Pay for It?? Earned money Free money Borrowed money Family support Work while in school Military Free money Scholarships University or college specific Private organizations state or national Local Bright Futures Borrowed money

Local Scholarships Our community is very generous with scholarship opportunities Applications for local scholarships will start in February /March Local scholarships information will be promoted through the seniors’ teachers and on the CCAPS site

CCAPS Website for Information http://mhs.keysschools.com/ links to a site for college and career planning Scholarship application links Links to numerous forms and informational pieces **Email list if interested in direct contact

Bright Futures Requirements Florida Academic and Medallion Scholarship 4 English 4 Mathematics (Algebra 1 Level and above) 3 Natural Science 3 Social Science 2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language) The Academic Scholarship requires a 3.5 weighted GPA in core courses, 100 hours of community service, and a SAT of 1290 or ACT of 29 for grads in 2014, 2015 and 2016. The Medallion Scholarship requires a 3.0 weighted GPA in core courses, 75 hours of community service, and a SAT of 1170 or ACT of 26 for 2014, 2015 and 2016 grads.

Bright Futures Requirements Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship 4 English 4 Mathematics (including Algebra 1) 3 Natural Science 3 Social Science (US and World History, US Government, Economics) 1 Fine or identified Practical Art; or .5 credit in each 1 Physical Education (including health = HOPE) **3 years of classes in a vocational series Requires a 3.0 weighted overall GPA and a 3.5 GPA in the vocational classes. Requires an SAT of 440 in critical reading and 440 in math OR an ACT of 17 in English, 18 in Reading, and 19 in Math OR a PERT Reading 104, Writing 99, Math 113. Community service hours – 30 required.

Community/State College – 2-Year Bright Futures pays a flat fee per credit hour towards tuition at the State rate University Academic $103 x 30 credit hours = $3,090 Medallion $77 x 30 credit hours = $2,310 Tuition to a State University is about $6,100 Community/State College – 2-Year Academic $63 x 30 credit hours = $1,890 Medallion $48 x 30 credit hours = $1,440 Tuition to a Community College is about $3,000

Community/State College – 4 - year Academic $71 x 30 credit hours = $2,130 Medallion $53 x 30 credit hours = $1,590 Career/Technical Centers Academic $52 credit hours Medallion $39 credit hours Gold Seal Vocational **Only funds 60 – 72 hours in selected technical programs

Search, Search, Search Check with individual colleges and universities Check state and national organizations Tons of scholarship search sites NEVER pay for a scholarship search!

The AmeriCorps Program AmeriCorps is a structured 10-month program where students help those in need across America At the end of the program students will receive $5,000 towards their tuition This might be an option to consider for students who want to take a year off before starting college. Visit www.AmeriCorps.org for more information

Wacky Money www.tall.org/tci-acts/scholarships-2 for females at least 5’10 or males at least 6’2 $1000 www.duckbrand.com/promotions/stuck-at-prom.aspx for yes a duct tape prom outfit $5000. $3000, $2000 and $500 https://www/facebook.com/mysscholarships for the 10 Words or Less scholarship $500 Sponsormydegree.com, tuitionu.com and scholarshipmatch.org – students can post pleas for donations??

Federal Financial Aid Welcome Sally Kromer Financial aid officer from FKCC http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ for grants, loans and work study (free, borrowed and earned sources)

Federal Financial Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) based on adjusted income from the parent and student incomes. Complete tax return as soon as possible to be able to apply near January 1st. Estimate if need be. State funds based on this application have early award deadline (May in Florida). Must have standard diploma to qualify!!! No longer REQUIRED for Bright Futures applicants

Borrowed Money - Loans Welcome Melissa Grady from Centennial Bank https://www.salliemae.com/

Final Random Words! Get college shots while still in high school Follow the instructions and meet deadlines Change your edress? Clean up your social media act!!! Best wishes next year 