EL 120-Early College Seminar (P2) Friday, April 28th, 2017

Class Agenda Housekeeping Reading Quiz: Opps Booklet pgs 11-24 Learning Targets Navigating FAFSA Types of Financial Aid The Final Decision Scholarships / Avoiding Scams Homework Exit Slip

Housekeeping Pass back papers / Collect homework Choosing the Right College College Application Process Checklist Friday, May 5th: 9th/10th/12th - Class at 10 am in Hannah’s room 11th - Class at 2 pm in Hannah’s room Advising Appointment Reminder Midterm Progress Reports DUE - Friday, May 5th signed by all CMC and CCC instructors

Learning Targets I know the difference between grants, scholarships and loans. I can explain the information outlined on a Financial Aid Award Letter.

Navigating Financial Aid College Costs & Estimating College Costs About the FAFSA Checklist Tips FAQ’s Federal Financial Aid Scholarships Avoiding Scams

Types of Financial Aid Grants - Do not have to be repaid Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Federal Teach Grant Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant Work Study - Money earned while attending school; does not have to be repaid Loans - Borrowed money that must be paid back with interest Federal Perkins Loan Federal Direct PLUS Loan Federal Direct Subsidized Loan Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

Types of Financial Aid Continued Scholarships - Form of gift aid that does not have to be repaid. School-Based Scholarships Scholarship Searches www.fastweb.com www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org www.scholarships.com www.careerinfonet.org Applying for Scholarships Receiving a Scholarship AVOID Scams

College Planning / FAFSA Resources Opportunities Booklet including junior and senior year checklists In-Person Help College Goal Oregon ECMC College Nights The College Place - Oregon Online Help www.OregonStudentAid.gov Oregongearup.org www.collegenights.org www.ecmc.org www.ecmc.org/tcp

Homework: DUE FRIDAY, May 5th Opportunities Booklet: Read & Study pgs 26-33. Review FAFSA on the Web Worksheet with your parent(s) or guardian(s). Have your parents or guardian sign the “Notes” box on page 1. Midterm Progress Report Due. Must be signed by all CMC and CCC instructors. Worth 25 points.

Exit Slip / Participation What are the three different types of FEDERAL financial aid? Name 4 sections outlined on a financial aid award letter.