Presented by Auburn Career/College Counselors Jon Morrow, AHS Amanda Paulson, AMHS Steve Mead, ARHS

Agenda Types of Schools...Which is Right for You? Credit Requirements Application & Admission Considerations Intro to Finances Q&A

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What Type of School? Community College Technical College Career/Specialty School Four-Year Public Four-Year Private

Why choose a Community or Technical College? Convenience Lake Washington Institute of Technology Seattle Community College District Bellevue College Highline Community College Renton Technical College Green River Community College Tacoma Community College Bates Technical College Pierce College Clover Technical College

Community vs. Technical College:...There are some differences Community College Two Pathways Academic Transfer credits to a four- year university or college Some offer BA degree Professional/Technical End goal may be work or transfer Blend of theory and hands on instruction Technical College Choose a Program vs. individual classes Classroom is conducted much like the working environment for which you are training Some disciplines have transfer agreements with universities Primary end goal is work

Career and Specialty Schools Private, For-Profit Companies Gene Juarez, Culinary Schools, DeVry, Everest, FIDM, etc. Training for specific careers Costs Application process may include interview Financial aid? Transferable?

Washington Four-Year Public Baccalaureates Central Washington University Eastern Washington University The Evergreen State College Western Washington University University of Washington U of W Bothell or Tacoma Washington State University WSU Vancouver, Tri-Cities or Everett WWU TESC UW CWU EWU WSU

Four-Year Independent Colleges & Universities The Art Institute of Seattle Cornish College of the Arts Gonzaga University Northwest University Pacific Lutheran University Saint Martin’s University Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Trinity Lutheran University University of Puget Sound Whitman College Whitworth College Heritage University CWU Art Institute, SPU, SU, Cornish, Northwest Whitman PLU, UPS Whitworth, Gonzaga St. Martins Trinity Lutheran Heritage U.

Out Of State Colleges/Universities ? Things to consider…  Public: Tuition (2X)  Private: No Additional Tuition  Add Cost for Travel Expenses  Possibility for WUE (Tuition = % of in-state)  Back-up Plan?  Websites:

WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange Program AlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColorado HawaiiIdahoMontanaNevada New Mexico North Dakota Oregon South Dakota UtahWashingtonWyoming

Out-of-State Colleges/Universities (contd.) Research college for specific admission requirements (ex: College Board Subject Tests required? Required courses/credits can vary - University of CA colleges clearly define Fine/Performing Art Some require 3 credits World Language

WA Minimum College Admission Requirements 2013 Grads & Beyond! *CADR: College Academic Distribution Requirements Higher Education Coordinating Board 4 credits in college-prep English 3 credits math, including Adv. Algebra/Trig  Senior year math or completed Pre-Calculus 2 credits lab science including one credit of algebra- based science (Chemistry or Physics)

Continued... 2 credits of the same World Language 3 credits Social Science 1 credit fine, visual, or performing arts or 1 additional CADR credit (UW & WWU require.5 credit in fine or performing art)  15 total CADR credits/3 per year including senior year

What About Athletics?...Three Requirements High School Graduation College Admission NCAA Clearinghouse

Plan a Campus Visit Would you buy a car without seeing it first??? “Preview Days” for Juniors/Seniors Regularly scheduled campus tours Informal visits

Admission and Applications Junior Timeline All-Year...Research Colleges, Scholarship Search October...PSAT February...”Beyond High School Night” December thru June...Register for and take SAT/ACT June thru October...Visit Colleges

Admission and Applications Senior Timeline All-Year...Narrow College Search, Scholarship Search October...SAT/ACT? September thru March...Apply to Colleges January 1 st !...File FAFSA May 1 st...Commit! (National Final Day of Declaration) June/July...Send Final Transcript

The Admission Application Four-Year Colleges Institution specific online form or… College Net or other company or… The “Common Application” State Website for Community and Technical Colleges + Program application for Technical Colleges

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Paying for Post H.S. Education Cost of attendance includes: Tuition Fees &/or Supplies Books Room & Board Personal expenses Transportation

2013/2014 Cost of Attendance Community colleges $5,000-6,500 *Technical colleges $5,000+ Career schools $19K-$35K *4 year public colleges $18,000-$24,500 4 year private colleges $33K-$50K+ **Includes housing expenses Out of State Public = 200% tuition * Costs vary by Educational Program chosen

Paying for College Family funds Scholarships *Grants *Work-study jobs *Loans *Seniors will submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 st to determine eligibility for these funds.

GET: Guaranteed Education Tuition Program Washington State’s prepaid tuition program (529 Savings Plan under Federal IRS rules) Lock cost of future college tuition by purchasing units today Fund guaranteed by the state to pay costs of future tuition Units should be purchased at least two years in advance 529 Tip: Have grandparents take out a 529 … pay directly to the school/college

Scholarship Search Your Career Center Search Engines & Websites (Career Center Internet Lists) Scholarship Books/Ask Everyone Schools/Departmental Awards Auburn Community Scholarship Program (Sr)

SCHOLARSHIPS Both merit-based and merit + need Awarded for: Academic achievement Talent or skill Community service Leadership/school activities Parent affiliation with a club or organization Financial need (Husky Promise/Cougar Commit)

Scholarships….Most Require Essays TOPIC Examples: How have your achievements impacted you… How will obtaining a degree impact your future? How will a degree impact your community? How have others inspired you? How did they help shape your life Don’t just answer the essay question, give them something to remember

Auburn Community Scholarship Auburn School District senior graduates ONLY Application available in January on Career Center website…recipients announced at Senior Award Nights Many scholarships totaling over $85,000 Deadline March

Paying for College Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Go to (not!!! Deadlines Recommend completing between January 1 st and February 1 st March 15 deadline for most Two-Year and Technical Colleges Grants Work Study Loans (Subsidized: No interest and Pay when completed) Discuss options with parents Interest/Payments do not begin until after graduation

The FAFSA4caster Affordability Estimation Tool Practice using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before actual form is available…early analysis tool Reduces time required to submit actual FAFSA in January of the student’s senior year of high school

Financial Aid for Undocumented Students House Bill 1079: Approved In-State tuition for undocumented students WASFA: New for the state of Washington, financial support via State Need Grant ( ) ( Private scholarships exist (Hispanic Scholarship Fund and others…) Dual Credit: AP/Running Start/Tech Prep

Additional Ways to Save $$$ Bargain Schools...Community College Finish in Four-Years AP/Running Start/Tech Prep The Value of Financial Planning Negotiate Financial Aid Package In-State vs. Out-of-State Commute or Live off Campus Creative When Buying Textbooks (Rent)

Upcoming Events College Rep Visits- Fall... at each high school Paying for College Night – January AMHS Beyond High School Night – February ARHS SAT for Juniors- April 15, 2015

NEW! College Application and Essay Event for Seniors! November 4: AHS 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM November 13: AMHS 2:45 PM – 6:00 PM November 12: ARHS 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

WASHINGTON College Goal Auburn High School Library Saturday, January AM- 1 Auburn Mountainview Library Saturday, January 17 9:00 AM - Noon

Your Career Center is here to help! Auburn High School Jon Morrow, Counselor / Auburn Mountainview High School Amanda Paulson, Counselor Auburn Riverside High School Steve Mead, Counselor /

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