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PROGRAM AGENDA REVIEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS REVIEW COLLEGE STEPS DISCUSS SCHOLARSHIPS APPLY FOR BRIGHT FURTURES

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS REVIEW 1. HOW MANY CREDITS DO YOU NEED TO GRADUATE? IS FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIRED TO GRADUATE? IS VOLUNTEER HOURS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE? DO YOU NEED AN ONLINE REQUIREMENT TO GRADUATE? WHAT IS THE REQUIRED GPA TO GRADUATE? WHAT ARE THE 5 EOC REQUIRED TO EARN THE SCHOLAR DESIGNATION (AKA STICKER ON YOUR DIPLOMA) WHAT ARE THE REQUIRED ASSESSMENTS TO EARN YOUR DIPLOMA?

COLLEGE AND CAREER PREPARATION-SCHOOLOGY

12 STATE COLLEGES

STEPS TO APPLY TO COLLEGE 1. DISCUSS WHAT COLLEGE (S) SUIT YOU WITH YOUR PARENTS. VISIT THE COLLEGE WEBSITES AND SCHEDULE A COLLEGE VISIT. DISCUSS THE COSTS; STAYING AT HOME AND COMMUTE; GOING AWAY; STAYING DORM; OR STAYING OFF CAMPUS. VISIT THE COLLEGE WEBSITES THAT YOU SELECT, THEN SUBMIT YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATION ONLINE. THERE IS A FEE FOR EACH APPLICATION. WAIVER IS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVE FREE/REDUCED LUNCH. COLLEGES HAVE DEADLINE, SO MAKE SURE THAT YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BEFORE THE DUE DATE. SUBMIT EVERYTHING THEY REQUIRE OF YOU, INCLUDING THE ESSAY. Retake ACT or SAT if is necessary (see ACT and SAT dates; see Matrix 2016) You can submit your college application while you wait for your new ACT or SAT scores.

STEPS TO APPLY TO COLLEGE REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT IN GUIDANCE OFFICE. TRANSCRIPT COSTS $2.00. YOU WILL NEED TO MAIL THE TRANSCRIPT (S) TO THE COLLEGE (S). ONCE YOU SUBMIT THE APPLICATION (S), MAKE SURE YOU GO BACK TO THE COLLEGE WEBSITE TO CHECK YOUR STATUS. CHECK THE EMAIL THAT YOU PROVIDE THE COLLEGES. KEEP YOUR GRADES UP. (I CAN’T CHANGE YOUR SCHEDULE) EVEN AFTER YOUR ACCEPTANCE YOUR LETTER, COLLEGES CAN CHANGE THEIR MIND IF YOU FAILED CLASSES OR DROPPED CLASSES FROM YOUR SCHEDULE. ONCE YOU MAKE YOUR FINAL DECISION WHERE YOU WILL ATTEND/INCLUDING MILITARY, PLEASE GIVE ME A COPY OF YOUR ACCEPTANCE LETTEER. YOU WILL BE INVITED TO ATTEND OUR FIRST “COLLEGE SIGNING DAY ”

COLLEGES MANY COLLEGES ARE SCHEDULED TO VISIT OUR SCHOOL, SO REGISTER ON SCHOOLOGY TO ATTEND A WORKSHOP. LAKE SUMTER STATE COLLEGE FAIR IS SCHEDULED FOR THIS AFTERNOON AT THE LEESBURG CAMPUS FROM 5-8 PM. THEY WILL BE ON OUR CAMPUS TO HELP WITH LSSC APPLICATION FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS. APPLICATION WILL BE WAIVED. SIGN UP WITH ME IF YOU ARE APPLYING TO ATTEND LSSC. NACAC-COLELGE FAIR IS SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 9TH AT ORLANDO CONVENTION CENTER FROM 12-3PM. JOIN OUR TEXT ALERT TO STAY CONNECTED

Steps to Take . . . Military Four year College Take the ACT or SAT Complete College Application online Send transcripts & Test Scores Complete Bright Futures Application – October 1st Complete the FASFA in October 1st Apply for housing and send deposit Contact a local recruiter Take the ASVAB (OCTOBER 28TH) REGISTER ON SCHOOLOGY. We will not be offering ASVAB again this year. Yu can arrange with a recruiter. Follow their instructions . . .

College Acceptance All students with a High School Diploma can enroll into community college OR technical school. Community College’s such as Lake Sumter or Valencia have DIRECT CONNECT where students can get admitted to UCF or FSU once they have earned their associates degree. Make sure you inform your advisor so that they can get you placed in the correct classes for those colleges. There is a PLAN for each of us. There is a reason . . . Adjust. Move forward. Dreams require steps.

Excuses, Excuses . . . I don’t have the money to pay for college I need a break from school I do not have time I do not know where to begin I don’t want to OR I don’t need to It’s too hard, I can’t do it.

Money Scholarships FASFA www.FASFA.ed.gov Grants & Loans Work Study Complete after October 1st. Need your parents income 2015 tax return. It is not just for low income students FAFSA WORKSHOP ON 10/5 Check your LMHS regularly Schoology-College and Career Preparation www.FASTweb.com –create an account Colleges and Universities offer through application. Bright Futures

SCHOLARSHIPS-SCHOOLOGY

No Time Lost Colleges and Universities offer part time, night time, hybrid, and online courses. Lake Tech offers programs that get you a career in less than a year Community College offers 2 year programs Make an appointment to see Mrs. Paul. Go to guidance corner or office to schedule an appointment. Talk to your teachers, friends, parents . . . Help is here. Use the internet to conduct a college search.

I don’t want/need to You are in charge of you. It’s up to you. Remember, education brings opportunity. Most students who stop at a High School Diploma do not earn a living wage. Employment data reveals most HS Diploma jobs are in retail, restaurant, and service jobs. They are minimum wage and most do not include healthcare benefits.

It’s too hard . . . There is a program that is right for each student. All it takes is a “One day at a time” mentality.

Need an Appointment? Still undecided and do not know what to do? Sign up NOW to see Mrs. Paul to go over options.

FACTS ABOUT BRIGHT FUTURES

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR VPS HOURS?

Things you need to know You are responsible to Check on your status. No letter or email will be sent to you to confirm what you are missing or you have been awarded. We must receive everything by February 28th for us to recognize you during our scholarship night in April 27th. You need to have the required test score(SAT or ACT); VPS hours; GPA; and complete this application. We will show you today how to access your status. Please write down the necessary code if you don't have a social security. Bright Futures Scholarship is not enough to pay for your college tuition

Things you need to know Bright Futures will send your fund$ to the college that you listed on the application. If you need to change your college, then you will need to access your application and update the application. After today, you can’t correct your SS#, name, date of birth and high school. FAX Social Security Card with a statement of request for change to (850) 487- 1809/see your counselor.

BRIGHT FUTURES SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIREMENTS

Additional resources: Things you need to know Additional resources: Www.finaid.org--- Pell grants assistance Www. Fastweb.com--scholarship search Www.collegenet.com--college search Www.fafsa.Ed.gov---apply after October 1st during your senior year. Pell grant Www.floridaprepaid.com Www.collegegoalsundayusa.org--fafsa help---February at LSCC-Leesburg campus http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/home--Bright Futures--scholarships

Matching Data Fields Demographics must match on the Bright Futures application and student record in the Online Transcript Entry & Evaluation System: First Name Last Name Date of Birth Social Security Number (SSN), if provided on both the application and the student record

Let’s get started At this time, everyone should have received a copy of his/her demographic information. Let us know if your FULL LEGAL NAME (Last and First name) is NOT correct. Check your date of BIRTH If we have your Social security, then it will be included on the sticker.

Verifying your demographic information If you notice an error, please raise your hand. If there isn’t any error, please sign your name on the paper. Your application must match what we have, so please don’t enter your NICK Name on the application. Please include your entire last name (hyphen, or two last names, etc)

Let’s get started Everyone, please type the website below: www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org

Click on “state grants” to your left

STATE SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMS This is the same place, you be able to check on your status. The application will cover all these additional scholarships

Click on “Proceed to Application”

Follow the steps on the instructions Raise your hands if you need help.

TICKET OUT: IS THERE ANYTHING THAT YOU STILL DON’T UNDERSTAND AND WANT TO MEET WITH ME?