Welcome to AVID 12 Parent Information Night

AVID Elective Teachers Denise Guzman, Coordinator : Mary Byun- AVID 12 Steve Chavez – AVID 12

12 th Grade Expectations 12 th grade AVID students are expected to:  Complete A-G requirements  Achieve highest GPA possible  Participate in SAT/ ACT preparation (if nec.)  Participate in college exploration  Apply to Four-Year Colleges  Apply for Financial Aid/ Scholarships  Complete Senior Project (Develop College and Career Plan)  Complete Community Service

Tutoring/Intervention  If a student is struggling in a class (grade is lower than 70%), student is required to get tutoring.  This consists of two hours a week of mandatory tutoring in the subject area. If a student has multiple unsatisfactory grades, he or she should divide the tutoring time among all needy areas, but he or she should not exceed four hours of tutoring.

Admission Profile  Cal State’s Eligibility Index: GPA (10-12) x 800+ SAT CR+ SAT Math 2900 minimum to qualify; target score: Reality SDSU GPA = 3.79 CR= 580 M=590 Index 4202 LB State Index CSUF Index CSUM Index 3300 (local)

Admission Profile  UC Eligibility: SAT CR, Math, Writing or ACT with Writing 3.0 minimum Other factors: -extracurricular activities/involvement/essays/ rigor of academic schedule Reality UC Berkeley GPA = 4.18 CR=665 M=696 W=674 ACT=29 UCR GPA = 3.58 CR= 536 M= 576 W= 576 ACT= 24

Admissions Profile  Private Universities - qualifications vary: most consider grade point average, SAT I, SAT II, essay, extracurricular involvement - Benefit: Consider the individual, rather than just numbers, small classes, higher and quicker graduation rate

Four Year University vs. Community Colleges  not the same thing! - Top 12.5 % of all graduates go to UC system - Top 35% of all graduates go to California State System - Next 30% go to Community College System (open to all; do not need to graduate high school)

Four Year University vs. Community College  2006 Study conducted by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) - Completion Rate (Obtain Degree) 84% Private 4-Year 83% Public 4-Year 55% Community College - Intent to Transfer 33% No intent to transfer to 4-Year 67% Enter w/ plan to transfer (of this group only 61% actually transfer/ 39% never do)

Four Year University vs. Community College  16% of all community college students successfully complete coursework and transfer within 2.5 years  40% continue to work toward transfer  44% gone from system

Four Year University vs. Community College  Community Colleges may be CHEAPER, but California State Universities are affordable!  Cost Breakdown: CSU- Tuition $5700 MSJC- Tuition $800 Difference: $4900/ 12 months=$408 per month Part Time Job: $9.00 per hour / 25 hours per week Earns $225 per week/ $900 per month/ clear about $700 month **Make up additional difference by receiving degree at least one year sooner! (35k starting job)

Senior Year Timeline  Senior year is a challenging time with many important deadlines. Available on AVID webpage

Application Process Cal. States = CSU Mentor ( Apply Online- $55.00 October 1- November 30 University of California ( Admissions- Online Application - $60.00 Opens October 5 th - File November 1-30 Private Colleges/ Universities Check with admissions officer or online Dates and requirements vary

Financial Aid Information Scholarships/ Grants Federal $/ State $/ University/ Private Organization and Veterans Organizations (Must Contact Them) **Free Money (less than 5%) Loans- Must be repaid (makes up 60% of all student aid) Work (Work Study)

Financial Aid Information  Loan Order: Most Favorable to Least Favorable Perkins Loan (5% Fixed) Stafford Loan (6% Fixed) PLUS Loan (7% +) Home Equity (Rate may be positive but long term costs) Private Lender (Prime +) *** School or State Loans (may be low interest but can’t always find)

Financial Aid Resources  Local Companies/ Corporate America/ Employers/ Criteria Listing - Search on internet or direct contact w/ letter.  Check with your employer/union for scholarships  Fast Web  Fed Money  Scholarship Never Pay Any Money for Scholarship Information!!!!

Financial Aid  “Average student spends 80 hours trying to obtain $5000 in scholarship money”  Is it worth your time? $ per hour Senior Requirement: 4 Scholarships per semester. Extra Credit for more than 4.

Financial Aid - Parent Information  Must Obtain student and parent PIN # for FAFSA ( – Due December 1 st.  Federal Financial Aid Information Apply Online at Due by March 2nd

Documents Needed to Complete the FAFSA  Social Security #  W-2 forms / 1099 Forms  Completed Tax Forms (ASAP after 1 st of year)  Current Bank Statements  Untaxed Income Records-Social Security/veterans benefits etc.  Current business and investment information  Records of stocks/ bonds/ other investments

Financial Aid Presentations  October 18 6:30-8:00 pm Finacial Aid Seminar GPAC  Financial Aid Assistance 5-7 pm Computer Lab R 114

Questions?