Senior Informational Session Presented by henry ford ii high school counselors A-DE: Wendy Johnson DF-KA: Bettye Ann Kittle Intern Courtney Zullo KB-L & AVID: Matt Joseph Intern Christine Mudalige M-SG: Catherine Livingston SH-Z: Greg Jesko

Agenda Naviance Financial Aid Discuss Post-Secondary Options Traditional “College” Application Process Question and Answer Session

Ford ii college week activities October 21st-25th Monday – College Conversation Day Discuss College Experience with your Teachers Tuesday – College Trivia Quiz – Winning class gets a prize Wednesday – I Applied Day – Seniors Sign Posters in Commons of Colleges Applied to Thursday – Door Decorating – Winning class gets a prize Friday – College Apparel Day – Door Decorating Winner Announced – Trophy Presentation **Check out the barometer in the Commons with percentage of seniors who have applied** **Counselors will be available EVERYDAY during all lunch hours to assist students with college applications, FAFSA, and post-secondary questions** SENIOR GOAL: EVERY SENIOR SHOULD APPLY TO A COLLEGE BY OCTOBER 31ST

What does Naviance offer? Career Exploration College Exploration Sign up for college visits offered at Henry Ford II High School Request Transcripts Scholarships and Financial Aid ALL UNDER THE COLLEGES TAB

Requesting transcripts eYOU MUST CLICK ON PINK PLUS BUTTOM TO REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT

Type Name of College & Select from List This is where you indicate if you are Applying via Common App This question NEEDS to be answered!

Requesting initial, mid-year & final transcripts Needs to be selected in the fall Needs to be selected after midterms Needs to be selected after finals TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE SENT UNLESS YOU REQUEST THEM

Financial aid 101 Scholarships FREE Grants FREE Work Study EMPLOYMENT Student Loans PAY BACK

Fafsa – free application for federal student aid Get help paying for college – Submit a FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Begin application on October 1st www.fafsa.ed.gov

GET MY STUDENT AID APP

HOW TO GET MORE MONEY FOR COLLEGE Simple Steps to Apply for Federal Student Aid through FAFSA Create FSA ID at: student.gov/fsaid Your FSA ID allows you to electronically sign your FAFSA Student and Parent both require FSA IDs Complete FAFSA Application at: fafsa.ed.gov Both parent’s and your social security numbers Any untaxed income statements (i.e. child support – if applicable) Current bank and asset statements (if applicable)

Financial aid night Financial Aid Night Stevenson High School September 26th 6:30 PM Auditorium

College is a post-secondary education The term “college” refers to the attainment of valuable postsecondary credentials beyond Ford High School, including professional/technical certificates and academic degrees. College is no longer just defined as an individual pursuing a degree at a two-year or four-year institution.

Post-secondary options Community College (2 year) College or University (4 years) Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Marines, Airforce, Coast Guard Trade/Vocational Schools Cosmetology, Carpenters, Plumbers, Electrical Workers Apprenticeship Programs Enter the Workforce

MICHIGAN PUBLIC COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AVERAGE GPA AVERAGE ACT   AVERAGE SAT TUITION & HOUSING COSTS Central Michigan University 3.4 23 1104 $23,050 Davenport University 2.0 18 950 $22,000 (tuition) Eastern Michigan University 22 1084 $23,400 Ferris State University 3.3 1056 $21,850 Finlandia University 3.0 21 1100 $15,650 Grand Valley State University 3.6 24 1140 Kendall College of Art & Design 866 $31,950 Lake Superior State University 3.2 N/A $11,400 Michigan State University 3.7 26 1120 $24,850 Michigan Technological University 27 1241 $26,400 Northern Michigan University $21,700 Oakland University 3.5 1113 $23,100 Saginaw Valley University 1087 $20,100 University of Michigan 3.9 30 - 33 1330 - 1500 $26,800 University of Michigan – Dearborn 25 1127 $11,650 (tuition) University of Michigan – Flint $20,600 Wayne State University 1109 $23,800 Western Michigan University 1070 $22,400

College application Applications are completed online Pay application fee Some schools have no application fee Waiver for low income students may be available Request transcript through Naviance Early Action/Early Decision Date is November 1st – recommend all applications be submitted by October 31st Some schools have deadlines for admission and financial aid Others have rolling admissions (no deadline) Research the school(s) you are applying to for deadlines

College visits Things to see and do when you visit a college: Visit the college admission office Take a campus tour Meet with a financial aid officer Meet a professor in your field of interest Talk with current students Look into extra curricular/athletic interests or student services Check out various housing arrangements Sign up for College Visits through Naviance “Visiting colleges is an excellent way to weed through the propaganda and objectively learn about the campus atmosphere, the students, the environment, and the location of the college that you are considering.” ~ College Admissions Services Inc.

Wednesday, September 18th College visits Baker College of Clinton Township Tuesday, September 17th 7:30AM Central Michigan University 9:30AM Northwood University Wednesday, September 18th 8:15AM Michigan Technological University 11:15AM College of Creative Studies Thursday, September 19th Laerence Technological University 12:15PM University of Detroit Mercy Friday, September 20th Michigan State University Lake Superior State University 1:20PM University of Michigan Monday, September 23rd Eastern Michigan University Northern Michigan University Tuesday, September 24th Saginaw Valley State University Thursday, September 26th University of Michigan, Flint 12:15AM Grand Valley State University Tuesday, October 1st 7:30AM Bowling Green State University 10:30AM Douglas J Aveda Institute - Royal Oak 12:20PM Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, LA Wednesday, October 9th 8:15AM Oakland University Friday, October 11th 8:30AM Western Michigan University 11:15AM Wayne State University Tuesday, October 15th Albion College Wednesday, October 16th 1:20PM Adrian College Tuesday, October 22nd 9:15AM Wednesday, October 30th 1:15PM

  Oakland University: Go for the Gold: Saturday, October 5th 9:00-2:00 Discover OU: Saturday, February 7th, April 3rd & June 18th Macomb Community College: Discover Macomb Saturday, November 17th (center campus) & Saturday, March 2, 2019 (south campus) from 10AM - 1pm. Register at: www.macomb.edu/discovermacomb

Ncaa eligibility center The Eligibility Center certifies the academic and amateur credentials of all students who want to play sports at a NCAA Division 1 or 2 institution as a freshman. www.eligibilitycenter.org For more information: Mr. Joseph (586) 797-1668 Matthew.joseph@uticak12.org

Retaking the sat or act ACT SAT For information & to register: www.actstudent.org Upcoming Dates: October 26 / December 14 $52.00 no essay $68 with essay SAT For information & to register: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org Upcoming Dates: October 5 / November 2 / December 7 $45.90 no essay $64.50 with essay

Questions? QUESTIONS?