FINANCIAL AID & COLLEGE PROCESS Ms. Manning, Ms. Sallee, Mr. Tomoda and Ms. Dawn

Agenda What is FINANCIAL AID Process for filing FAFSA & WASFA Types of Aid College Searches Scholarships Agenda

FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)/ WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) – www.fafsa.gov – www.readysetgrad.org/ Opens October, 1st 2017 –Check University deadlines for filing Seattle Publics Schools Website- What is financial aid? What is Financial Aid

Want a piece of the 185 Billion $? Here’s what you need to apply Your Social Security Number Your parental guardian’s Social Security number Your Alien Registration number, if you are a permanent resident Legal names and birthdates Month/Year of parental guardian’s marriage, separation, divorce, or widowing Parental Guardian + Student financial information 2016 tax return W-2’s Info on savings, investments, or any assistance received from the government Want a piece of the 185 Billion $? Here’s what you need to apply

Financial aid process FAFSA WASFA Create an FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov you and parent use separate email addresses. If your parent is undocumented they should not create an FSA ID and use zero’s for their social security #. They will need to print, sign and mail a signature page. Use your FSA ID to log in and complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov Check for an email confirming you have successfully submitted the FAFSA Go to readysetgrad.org/wasfa and click on “Start a New WASFA.” Complete eligibility questionnaire. Create account and save login and password. Complete and submit your application. What is the parent signature on the WASFA? You will need to send an email invitation to one parent to electronically sign your WASFA. Be sure you and your parent use separate email addresses. *Don’t FORGET: Your parent’s electronic signature is needed to complete application. *YOUR parent must electronically sign within 72 hours of being invited Financial aid process

Eligibility and Types of Aid Test Test Date Register by Date *Students on free/reduced lunch are eligible for a fee waiver Late Registration $24-$28 additional fee SAT November 8 October 9 October 28 December 6 November 6 November 24 ACT December 13 November 7 November 21 January 24 December 29 January 13 February 7 January 9 January 16 March 14 February 13 March 3 Eligibility and Types of Aid

How is Aid Determined? Expected Family Contributions (EFC) Parental guardian income and assets Household size Number of dependents attending college Student’s income and assets https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1 How is Aid Determined?

Average Cost of Attendance

Example of award letter Common App/ SENDedu/other requests SOLS – smswanson@seattleschools.org SOED – njzentz@seattleschools.org Letter of Recommendation Make appointment with your counselor Send counselor current resume before appointment Allow at least a week for your counselor to write letter Official Transcript Have you paid fines? Request official transcript from Registrar – Mrs. Tagupa Allow at least 24 hours to process! Example of award letter

 Ms. Dawn LaMance with College Success Foundation and the Washington State Opportunity Scholarship https://waopportunityscholarship.org/scholarship-supports/scholarship/new-applicants/ Also, visit websites below to make a student profile and apply to scholarships online. The Wash Board Fastweb FinAid.org College Board SPS October Scholarship Bulletin will be in Counseling and sent out on ECHO emails. * Over 600K in scholarships given to C/O 2017 last year DAWN Scholarships

12th YEAR CAMPAIGN COLLEGE APPLICATION AND FINANCIAL AID EVENTS FOR SENIORS SPS FAFSA/WASFA EVENTS for all Students West Seattle: September 28th (College App) Garfield: Saturday, October 7th (Fin Aid) West Seattle: October 10th (Fin Aid) Ingraham: Thursday, October 12th from 4-6pm (Fin Aid) Franklin: Tuesday, October 17th, 3:30-5:30 in rooms 311and 312 (Fin Aid) Cleveland: Thursday, October 26th  4pm-6pm (Fin Aid & College App) Garfield: Thursday,  November 2nd (College App) Franklin: Monday, November 13th 3:30-5:30 in rooms 311 and 312(College App) Garfield: Wednesday, February 1st (Fin Aid) Sealth: November 7th 4-6pm (Fin Aid and College App) Note: Additional events are being held throughout the community at neighboring districts, colleges, and libraries.  Visit www.roadmaptocollege.org for a list of all the events in South King County. DAWN SAVE THE DATE

Cleveland is College Bound

4 Year University Readiness Classes Subject Number of Credits Math 4 (Algebra 2) Science 2 (Biology and Chemistry) World Language 2-4 Minimum college admissions standards for public baccalaureate institutions include: -2.0 Cumulative GPA -Taking the SAT or ACT -Completing the above courses

All colleges have an application posted on their schools website All colleges have an application posted on their schools website. You can submit vocational, technical, 2 year or 4 year university applications online and sometimes in person, or by mail. What documents will I need to apply? Official transcript Senior Schedule Test scores for SAT or ACT Personal Statement/Short answer responses Activity Log/Resume Letter of recommendations Applying for colleges

College Application Fees $$$ You may need to pay a fee in order to submit a college application (Example: UW Seattle $80) You are eligible for a fee waiver if: You receive free/reduced lunch You participate in UW Upward Bound You are a youth in foster care You took the SAT or ACT with a fee waiver College Application Fees $$$

College Application Process Four year college application process: submit Financial Aid Read admission requirements, create an online acct Request letter of req’s Request official transcript Send SAT or ACT scores Write edit personal statement/short answers Complete and submit college application RECEIVE a confirmation email that your application was successfully submitted. 2-year college application process: Apply online, by mail or in person Submit the FAFSA or WASFA Take Placement test at college. Some colleges also accept transcripts or other for placements. Schedule an academic advising appointment. **Apprenticeships, vocational and technical certifications have unique application process. Check out lni.wa.gov or visit sbctc.edu College Application Process

How to pick colleges for application It is recommended you apply to at least 3 colleges Apply to a match, reach and safety college Example: I have a 3.4 GPA and I am going to apply to UW Seattle, Washington State University, Central Washington University, and South Seattle College Statistics of admissions for UW Seattle in 2016 was competitive, 53% acceptance rate, average GPA 3.78, average SAT 1300 (*www.prepscholar.com) How to pick colleges for application

Ask for help to plan for your future Dream Project volunteers from UW will be meeting with seniors during advisory and lunch in 1201 starting Oct 10 Counselors will come back to Humanities classes 13th year scholarship to South Seattle College Senior mock checkout/5th year plan Understand your transcript Review High School and Beyond Plan Discuss your post-high school plan Ask for help to plan for your future