CCHS Counseling Department Welcome to our Fall Senior Parent Workshop! Counseling Office: 276-5962

How To Be and Stay Informed Stay informed about: Dates, Deadlines, Upcoming Events

CCHS Graduation Requirements Course Area Credits Required (Early Grad) (May Grad) Language Arts 4 Math 3 + proficiency Science 2 Social Studies 3 ½ Health/PE 1 Career & Technical Education Humanities Computer Education ½ Electives 10 - minimum 11 - minimum Total 26 credits 27 credits If students are planning to attend college, the above credit requirements are different.

Important Information & Handouts 2018 SENIOR CORNER See the BLUE colored handout for information on upcoming dates, events and deadlines QUESTIONS??? Sara Marietta 276-5877 Kerri Kingery 276-5881

cchs.canoncityschools.org Please visit the Counseling Department website for information and to access documents

Is your student interested in Military or Workforce? Military Contact Information Post-High School Planning page of Counseling Department website Workforce Internships through PaCE / Mrs. Tedesko

Is your student College Bound? Stay with us after the general session for in-depth college information

? Questions Thank you for your time and attention! Please let us know if you have specific questions or concerns!

College Bound Student Presentation

Narrowing Down Options Makes and Breaks Must-Haves and Can’t Stands What are the deal breakers Research and Rank How do the preferences match up to what they offer Visit How do you know you’ll fit in if you haven’t been there? Consider ALL Factors – Pros vs Cons Academics Student Life Involvement Location $$$ Handout

Money Matters College Tuition Room/Board Year 2 Year 4 Year Adams State $9,440 $8,550 $17,990 $35,980 $71,960 Colorado Mesa $8,370 $10,638 $19,008 $38,016 $76,032 Colorado State University $11,080 $11,862 $22,374 $45,884 $91,768 CSU-P $10,090 $9,770 $19,860 $39,720 $79,440 Fort Lewis $6,742 $11,268 $18,010 $36,020 $72,040 Metropolitan State University of Denver $6,928 $9,000 $15,928 $31,856 $63,712 University of Colorado $12,086 $13,998 $26,084 $52,168 $104,336 UCCS $10,201 $11,500 $21,701 $43,402 $86,804 University of Northern Colorado $9,545 $10,980 $20,525 $41,050 $82,100 Western State $9,802 $19,347 $38,694 $77,388 Pueblo Community College $5,465 $10,930   Savings at each institution if you attend PCC for the first two years. Adams State $25,050 Colorado Mesa $27,086 Colorado State University $34,954 CSU-P $28,790 $48,330 Fort Lewis $25,090 Metropolitan State College of Denver $20,926 University of Colorado $41,238 UCCS $27,768 University of Northern Colorado $30,120 Western State $27,764

Applying Meeting Deadlines On-Line Applications Application Fee Look for application deadlines for each school On-Line Applications Application Fee Request fee waiver from school Do they have a free application fee timeline Transcripts Mrs. Vertrees or Mrs. Bussey Admission Index Grade Point Average and SAT composite score

Transcripts for Dual Credit Classes Must be requested directly from PCC or CSU Pueblo Courses taken for Dual Credit do NOT show as dual credit on CCHS transcript Do NOT need to be included as part of initial application process to colleges Request PCC or CSU-P transcripts be sent directly to colleges

SAT ACT Need Scores actstudent.org Consider Retaking Handout collegeboard.org Mrs. Kingery Consider Retaking November 4 – CCHS December 2 – CSU Pueblo Fee - $46 / Fee Waivers Increase score KHAN ACADEMY Handout ACT actstudent.org Register Fee - $46 / Fee Waivers

Scholarships Financial Aid FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid fafsa.ed.gov Grants, Loans, Work-Study Funds Tuition, room and board, books and supplies Handouts Financial Aid Night Monday, October 23, 2017 6:00 – 8:00 pm CCHS Auditorium

Athletics ? NCAA NAIA eligibilitycenter.org playnaia.org/eligibility-center

Housing Housing Rules When to Apply Be aware of specific requirements for each school How long are they required to live on-campus Can you live with family Can you commute How do the meal plans work if you live on-campus or off-campus When to Apply Check dates and deadlines for each school Deposit (most often) required Refund if canceled?

Letters of Recommendation Letter of Recommendation Information Sheet Hand to each person wish to complete recommendation Admission Scholarships Employment

Questions: kingerk@canoncityschools.org ? Thanks!!! Questions: kingerk@canoncityschools.org 719-276-5881