Considering Colleges Out-of-State Presented by: RACC Creating Options In Your College Search Providing out-of-state options for students of California

1.Options 2.Cost 3.Growth and Learning 4.Risk and Reward 5.The Plan 6.The Search -Top 5 Reasons Agenda Providing out-of-state options for students of California

CA High School Students 1290 public high schools 1.8 Million Public high schools Students 374,000 graduate (136,000 eligible) 1000 private schools 120,000 private school students 34,000 graduate Options Providing out-of-state options for students of California

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 California could be 1 million college graduates short by 2025  27,300 California high school graduates started college at an out-of-state, four- year university in 2010, up 90% from 2000  Under 10,000 Come to California to start a four-year degree  8 out of 10 jobs in California will require a college degree  C ALIFORNIA RANKS 1 ST IN THE NATION FOR IMPORTING PEOPLE WITH A B ACHELORS D EGREE,  C ALIFORNIA RANKS 41 ST IN THE NATION IMPORTING PEOPLE WITH LESS THAN A HS D EGREE NCHEM Information Center – and US Census Bureau Options Providing out-of-state options for students of California Facts to Inspire You

In-State College and Universities 9 - UC Campuses – 182, Cal State Campuses – 334, Junior Colleges Million 75 - Private College (AICCU)- 147,613 Options Providing out-of-state options for students of California CA

California Trends and Data Enrollments UC31435 CSU46920 CC AICCUA27484 OOS27,400 UNK119475

Nearly 1 million students graduating from CA high schools and Community Colleges… …With 107 Four Year Colleges/Universities to consider in their home state Options Providing out-of-state options for students of California

Over 3400 Colleges Find Your Match College Get Accepted -Admission Rates Sizes (ranges) New Locations –Adventure, Growth Costs – find an affordable option Options Providing out-of-state options for students of California

Average UC Cost = $31,700 Tuition, Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation – (UC Web Site Average CSU Cost = $23,811 Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation – (CSU Web Site Average State School/Out-of-State = $29,682 Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation – Average Private School Costs = $43,289 Tuition, Fees, R&B, Personal, books, transportation – (college board – 80% receive scholarship and grant, net costs /$27,600) Cost Providing out-of-state options for students of California

Cost Family and Student Contribution Federal Assistance (FAFSA) – calculator Loan Programs (Parent and Student) College Aid Grants – Gift money Scholarships-merits based Class shaping, diversity, enrich campuses Private Sources of Aid Graduation rate Cost of a college to you – Known in March Providing out-of-state options for students of California

Sample FA Comparison Chart EFC: $2,846 School 1School 2School 3 Budget/COA$36,920$36,900$38,200 Scholarship – Merit/Talent/Diversity $3,500$8,000$20,000 College Grant – Colleges Discretion $1,500$5000$6,000 Pell grant$2,700$4200$4,200 SEOG Grant01,900$1,000 FWS$3000$0$1,500 Stafford$5,500 PLUS$20,720$12,300$0 Out of Pocket PLUS/Stafford/$29,220$17,800$7,000 Cost

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Get To Know The College The academic Profile Class size Student to teacher ratio School population Majors Extra curricula activities Campus & surroundings Diversity Location Weather Learning Growth Providing out-of-state options for students of California Know You GPA/Test Scores Independent worker, collaborative worker Campus Size Majors Resume Your Inspiration Interests, hobbies

Risk and Reward Transition To College The First Year Jumping In – New Adventure Get involved – Key To Success (NSSE) Connect with College Time management Mentorship Friendship RiskReward Providing out-of-state options for students of California

The three tiered list. AND YOU LOVE THEM ALL! RiskReward Providing out-of-state options for students of California

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How Decisions Are Made – What Colleges Consider Curriculum/School GPA Test Scores Rec Letters Resume Essay Interview Your Interest ThePlan Providing out-of-state options for students of California

~ ~ 3,509 Colleges ~ ~ Junior and Senior Year ~ Visited Researched/Visited ~ Fall Senior Year ~ Apply to Schools – 3 Tiers ~ November - March ~ Decisions ~ May ~ College Choice ~ March Senior Yr. ~ FA /Cost ~ Sophomore and Junior Year ~ Mailing lists Schools you Inquired to The Search – Timeline and Workflow ThePlan

1.Options 2.Cost 3.Growth and Learning 4.Risk and Reward 5.The Plan 6.The Search -Top 5 Reasons Agenda Providing out-of-state options for students of California

5) Location, Location, Location 4) Size of the student body 3) Cost 2) I got accepted 1) It just felt right Top Reasons Students Chose Their College Top 5Reasons Providing out-of-state options for students of California