College Application Process Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Steps to Apply to College Apply for admission starting July 1st -- Check deadlines Submit necessary documents to complete admission application Send ACT/SAT scores directly from the agency to the colleges Request high school transcript under Student tab on FHS website Request dual credit college transcript from SPC and/or ASU

Steps to Apply to College Pay the application fee or use fee waiver if applicable Complete scholarship application--Check deadlines Honors College usually has separate application Check scholarships on FHS counselor website/ Scholarship tab

Applytexas.org 4 and 2 year public universities in the state and some private institutions Some colleges may have their own application on their website Complete ALL sections, even if it says optional Pay the application fee- it is not submitted until this is done Complete the scholarship application part of applytexas before you submit

Applytexas.org Can “copy” information into a new application for another school 4 year applications request more information than 2 year so make sure you complete all sections “Saved but not submitted” applications will be deleted in 120 days Use legal name as it appears on social security card Enter SSN even though it says it’s optional Permanent address is your legal address where your mail goes Physical address is where you live

Applytexas.org Write username and password down and keep in a safe place to use for more applications READ everything closely! Once you click SAVE there are still a couple of steps before the profile is SAVED. Click on “You may now go to My Applications to complete an application.” Use a working, professional email that you check READ carefully the dual credit application question. You are applying for full college admissions not for dual credit.

Fee Waivers Clicking payment with “Fee Waiver” is a REQUEST to waive the application fee- NOT an automatic Colleges can decide not to grant one Colleges can require additional information/documentation Allow extra time to ensure application is “paid” with a fee waiver PRIOR to deadlines Not every college uses the same criteria/ process ACT/SAT application fee waiver forms EFC (estimated family contribution) from your FAFSA Form unique to that college to be completed by a school counselor

FAFSA Federal Application For Student Aid The FAFSA is available October 1, 2018 Use your 2017 IRS Tax Returns Need to request FSA ID (replaced the PIN) PRIOR to completing FAFSA IRS Retrieval Tool ACT/SAT results needed earlier to meet scholarship deadlines – Check ALL scholarship deadlines First Come, First Served money

Be Careful Read everything closely Some questions are “status of today” even though you are using 2017 income tax information FAFSA is a process . . . You are not finished until $$ hits your account Check your SAR Complete verification if needed Check email regularly Accept financial aid award letter WRITE down your FSA ID and keep in a safe place to be used in future years

College Readiness Standards Students who do not meet the standard will be called in and guided to sign up for a TSI date. Texas Success Initiative (TSI) ACT Exemption 19 Math With a 23 Composite 19 English With a 23 Composite SAT Exemption 530 Math 480 Evidenced Based Reading and Writing

South Plains College Dual Credit Spring 2019 US Government, Texas Government, Speech Online Form is completed each semester Complete the following: SPC Application (only if this is your first SPC course this year) Forward application email to pbradley@frenship.us or juliepratt@frenship.us Send ASU transcript to SPC if applicable to your student (only do once/year) Turn in form by December 7th to the Counseling Suite

Class of 2019 College and Career Readiness Seminar October 10, 2018 9:00 – 12:30, then 2nd through 4th periods Attendance will be taken Sessions on FAFSA, Apply Texas, Scholarships, Time Management, Job Interview Skills, Leadership Skills, Soft Skills in the Workplace, Social Media Safety and more Guest Speakers: Dr. Satterwhite (SPC), Balfour, and FHS Alumni Panel

FHS FAFSA Workshops October 18th in Library Computer Lab October 23rd in Compute Lab 1231 5:30-7:00 PM Please bring your 2017 IRS Income Tax Information, W2’s and any other income earned information Representatives from Texas Tech University Financial Aid Office

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