October 2017 Kentridge High School College Planning This PowerPoint presentation was developed as a starting point for anyone planning to let parents and college students know about the changes for the 2017-18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). The intended audience for this presentation is college students and parents who are already familiar with the FAFSA, having been through the process before, and need an overview of what’s changing for the 2017-18 application cycle. Feel free to add, subtract, or edit slides based on your audience’s needs. October 2017 Kentridge High School

A Word From Our PTSA This PowerPoint presentation was developed as a starting point for anyone planning to let parents and college students know about the changes for the 2017-18 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). The intended audience for this presentation is college students and parents who are already familiar with the FAFSA, having been through the process before, and need an overview of what’s changing for the 2017-18 application cycle. Feel free to add, subtract, or edit slides based on your audience’s needs.

REQUIREMENTS ON SKYWARD!! Graduation and beyond H.S. Grad. Requirements CADR’s 4 credits of English 3 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Math 1.5 credits of PE 0.5 credit of Health 1 credit of Occ. Ed. 1 credit of Fine, Visual, Performing Art 6 credits of electives 23 Total credits needed Complete the C. P. Meet standard on the State Testing Requirements 4 credits of English 3 credits of Social Studies 2 credits of Lab Science 3 credits of Math* 1 credit of Art 2 credits of World Language 15 total credits * students must have a math based quantitative course senior year or have completed Pre-calculus / Trigonometry CHECK GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS ON SKYWARD!! [Change 1] The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. [Change 2] Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information. We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

Culminating Project Sophomores Strengths Explorer Resume Cover Letter Job Application Juniors Research Paper Job Shadow/Interview Seniors Oral Presentation Letter of Recommendation Community Experience Resume Achievements High School & Beyond Plan [Change 1] The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. [Change 2] Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information. We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes… CHECK C.P. on Naviance!!

Senior Timeline Fall Winter Spring Visit and Apply to colleges and programs (September – January) Prep for and take SAT / ACT (October – November) Complete FAFSA (October -- December) Search for and apply for scholarships (October -- June) [Change 1] The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. [Change 2] Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information. We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes… Decision making time / visit colleges again if necessary (March – May 15) Put down deposit, sign up for housing / orientation (May – June)

Important Dates During Senior Year October Visit Colleges Apply for college Apply for FAFSA Take SAT/ ACT Order Cap and Gown / Announcements Students will be given information through advisory November / December Finalize college applications Begin Scholarship Search January January 26th & 29th – Semester finals January 29th – Culminating Project due February / March / April Narrow down College choice Continue Scholarship search May Make college decision, pay deposit June June 1 – Prom June 12th & 13th – Senior Finals June 14th – Senior Check out June 15th – Graduation Rehearsal June 16 – Graduation This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

Applying to Colleges and Programs Enroll in a work – based program Join the Workforce Begin an Apprenticeship Join the Military [Change 1] The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. [Change 2] Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information. We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes… Go to a college: Technical / Vocational College Community College 4-year public or private College

Learning About College Choices Attend College Fairs Kent School District Beyond High School Event October 25th – Kentridge High School 6:30-8:30 pm Tacoma College Fair October 26th– University of Puget Sound Seattle NACAC College Fair October 27th & 28th – National College Fair at Washington Convention Center Sign up for College Mailing Lists Students will Receive Information About: Majors and Programs Visiting the Campus Application deadlines Sometimes Even Tickets to Football Games and Other Activities Explore Naviance on the KR home page [Change 1] The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. [Change 2] Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information. We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

Naviance Can a student choose to report 2016 information if the family’s financial situation has changed since 2015 taxes were filed? No. You cannot choose which year’s information to report. You must report the information the FAFSA asks for. If your family’s income has changed since the 2015 tax year, talk to the college financial aid office about the family’s situation. Note: For certain items on the FAFSA, you must report “as of today.” For most of these items, that’s quite simple. (Example: The balance of your savings and checking accounts “as of today” is easy to look up and report.) However, it could get tricky when it comes to the student’s or parent’s marital status. The FAFSA asks for marital status “as of today” (the day it’s filled out). So if the student or parent is married now but wasn’t in 2015 (and therefore didn’t file taxes as married), the spouse’s income will need to be added to the FAFSA. Similarly, if the student or parent filed 2015 taxes as married but is no longer married when filling out the FAFSA, the spouse’s income will need to be subtracted.

Parts of the College Application Required components of any college application [Change 1] The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. [Change 2] Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information. We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

Additional Parts of the College Application Other components depending on the college’s preference [Change 1] The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. [Change 2] Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information. We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

Financial Aid Scholarships Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Grants Loans Work Study Scholarships Merit Based Essay Based Award Based Apply October 1! [Change 1] The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. [Change 2] Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information. We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

FAFSA Updates FAFSA opens for the 2018-19 college school year on October 1, 2017. You will use your tax records from 2016 to complete the financial information part of the application. Washington State College Deadlines for 2017-18 Seniors College Application Date FAFSA date Public Universities Central Wash University February 1 Eastern Wash University The Evergreen State University of Washington November 15 January 15 Washington State University January 31 Western Wash University Private Universities Gonzaga Pacific Lutheran University Rolling (last April 1) December 1 St. Martins University January 1 Seattle University Seattle Pacific University University of Puget Sound Whitman Whitworth March 1 Community and Technical Colleges Green River College Rolling March 15 Highline College April 15 Bellevue College May 1 ALL Wash Tech Colleges [Change 1] The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years. The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year. [Change 2] Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information. We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

Accepting and Declining Offers of Admission Receive admissions letters Receive financial–aid award letter Compare colleges and financial–aid awards Choose which college you will attend no later than May 1st Accept one offer of admission – pay deposit Accept financial–aid award Decline all others Can a student choose to report 2016 information if the family’s financial situation has changed since 2015 taxes were filed? No. You cannot choose which year’s information to report. You must report the information the FAFSA asks for. If your family’s income has changed since the 2015 tax year, talk to the college financial aid office about the family’s situation. Note: For certain items on the FAFSA, you must report “as of today.” For most of these items, that’s quite simple. (Example: The balance of your savings and checking accounts “as of today” is easy to look up and report.) However, it could get tricky when it comes to the student’s or parent’s marital status. The FAFSA asks for marital status “as of today” (the day it’s filled out). So if the student or parent is married now but wasn’t in 2015 (and therefore didn’t file taxes as married), the spouse’s income will need to be added to the FAFSA. Similarly, if the student or parent filed 2015 taxes as married but is no longer married when filling out the FAFSA, the spouse’s income will need to be subtracted.

Career Center Mrs. Noble Counselor Caseloads A – Chh Mrs. Franklin Chi – Gl Ms. Rieger Go – K Mr. Rutherford L – O Mr. Vanderport P –So Mrs. Lee-Pope Sp – Z Mrs. Wiskerchen Career Center Mrs. Noble Can a student choose to report 2016 information if the family’s financial situation has changed since 2015 taxes were filed? No. You cannot choose which year’s information to report. You must report the information the FAFSA asks for. If your family’s income has changed since the 2015 tax year, talk to the college financial aid office about the family’s situation. Note: For certain items on the FAFSA, you must report “as of today.” For most of these items, that’s quite simple. (Example: The balance of your savings and checking accounts “as of today” is easy to look up and report.) However, it could get tricky when it comes to the student’s or parent’s marital status. The FAFSA asks for marital status “as of today” (the day it’s filled out). So if the student or parent is married now but wasn’t in 2015 (and therefore didn’t file taxes as married), the spouse’s income will need to be added to the FAFSA. Similarly, if the student or parent filed 2015 taxes as married but is no longer married when filling out the FAFSA, the spouse’s income will need to be subtracted.