How much is college really going to cost me? Parent Engagement Conference February 9, 2019 Elizabeth Dodd Ysleta Independent School District Ysleta Education Foundation Coordinator of Ysleta Scholarships Araceli Moreno Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Financial Aid, VA and Scholarships Coordinator

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What to look for in a college? Use the College Scorecard to compare colleges: Academic programs available Review graduation rates Enrollment Tuition costs Average salary after graduation Student body demographics https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/

Success in College

79% applied for financial aid YISD Class of 2018 2,897 graduates 79% applied for financial aid 39% applied for scholarships 1,519 (52%) students received funding towards their college education

YISD Class of 2018

Cost Comparison EPCC UTEP TTU NMSU ASU Tuition and Fees $ 3,000.00   EPCC UTEP TTU NMSU ASU Tuition and Fees $ 3,000.00 $ 6,400.00 $ 8,768.00 $ 6,686.40 $ 28,336.00 Books and Supplies $ 1,060.00 $ 1,000.00 $ 1,200.00 $ 1,250.00 $ 1,300.00 Transportation $ 2,339.00 $ 2,264.00 $ 2,300.00 $ 1,690.00 $ 1,376.00 Meal Plans $ 1,500.00 $ 3,995.00 $ 3,902.00 $ 5,370.00 Dorms/Housing $ 4,815.00 $ 3,675.00 $ 4,400.00 $ 6,880.00 Parking Permit $ 40.00 $ 200.00 $ 255.00 $ 75.00 $ 780.00 Total $ 6,439.00 $ 16,179.00 $ 20,193.00 $ 18,003.40 $ 44,042.00 * *Based on full time enrollment and cost of attendance for fall and spring semesters.

How do we apply for Financial Aid? Apply online: https://fafsa.ed.gov Mobile app: myStudentAid Application available beginning October 1st Texas priority deadline is January 15th

TASFA Texas Application for State Financial Aid Financial aid for students who are foreign/non-citizens but are classified as a Texas Resident http://www.collegeforalltexans.com search: TASFA TASFA priority deadline is January 15th Submit application and all required documentation to every college that the student is considering to attend

Did you know? 82.7% of all college students received some sort of financial aid More than $185 billion in aid is available On average, it takes 24.13 minutes to complete the FAFSA from start to finish *Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statics. 2015-2016 National Postsecondary Student Aid Study

Reminders Texas priority deadline for FAFSA or TASFA is January 15th Must apply to qualify for aid Always check your emails for updates/notifications It is never to early to start planning for college Always ask questions Avoid any websites that charge you to complete the FAFSA… the FAFSA is FREE

So far this year…over $309,000,000 earned Scholarships from 250+ colleges nationwide Scholarships available to all high school students as early as 9TH GRADE Why wait…start earning scholarships now! Earn scholarships for: getting an A in a course ($100 - $1,000) getting a B in a course ($50-$600) participating in school clubs or sports ($25 - $250) plus much more! Raise.Me is FREE to use for students! https://www.raise.me/ So far this year…over $309,000,000 earned

Do apply to a variety of scholarships Do’s & Don’ts Do plan ahead Do stay organized Do apply to a variety of scholarships Do ask questions – see your Go Center Specialist! Do continue to apply throughout college and beyond

Don’t ignore small awards Don’t fall for scams Scholarship Do’s & Don’ts Don’t get overwhelmed Don’t ignore small awards Don’t fall for scams Don’t wait until the last minute to apply Don’t assume that you don’t qualify!

Scholarship Announcements Twitter Guidance & Counseling Scholarship Website www.yisd.net search “Scholarships” https://www.yisd.net/Page/1618

Available Scholarship Opportunities

Activity Time 1. Financial aid award that you don’t have to repay, usually based on need Grant nargt 2. Form you must complete to be eligible for federal student aid FAFSA AFSAF 3. Do students have to have all A’s to qualify for a scholarship? NO Yes or No

Activity Time 4. The four types of financial aid available are: Loans work-study grants scholarships nsalo rwko-tdyus tsangr licphrasoshs 5. Scholarships are only for U.S. Citizens False True or False 6. Students can apply for scholarships as early as elementary school True True or False