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The ACT Test is taken at LW and at other locations. There is NO special version for ESL students. The Compass Test is given at the Junior College. There is a special version for ESL students. Junior College 1 st Year 2 nd Year 4 Year College or University 1 st Year 2 nd Year3 rd Year4 th YearSometi mes a 5 th Year Good GPA Good ACT Score Strong interest in a certain career Compass Test= what level classes to take! Understand the complete cost

In district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours of courses= $1725x 2 semesters= apprx. $3450 with fees In district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours of courses= $1725x 2 semesters= apprx. $3450 with fees In -State tuition: Taking 15 credit hours of courses= $6647x 2 semesters= apprx. $13294 with fees In -State tuition: Taking 15 credit hours of courses= $6647x 2 semesters= apprx. $13294 with fees Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition) Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition)

2 year college: Moraine Valley Junior College ESL help- YES District Communities Moraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles and includes all or part of the following communities. Alsip Bedford Park Blue Island Bridgeview Burbank Calumet Park Chicago Ridge Crestwood Evergreen Park Forest View (part) Hickory Hills Hometown Justice Merrionette Park Oak Forest (part) Oak Lawn Orland Hills Orland Park Palos Heights Palos Hills Palos Park Robbins Summit Tinley Park (part) Willow Springs (part) Worth In district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours of courses= $1740 x 2 semesters= apprx. $3600 with fees Out of district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours of courses= $4200x 2 semesters= apprx. $8600with fees Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition)

2 year college: Joliet Junior College Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition) In district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours of courses= $1725x 2 semesters= apprx. $3450 with fees Out of district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours of courses= $4684x 2 semesters= apprx. $9368with fees Joliet Junior College District Joliet Junior College is a 1,442 square mile district serving a population of more than 650,000 in Will, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Kankakee, Livingston and Cook Counties. To verify that your city or community is served by Joliet Junior College, residents can check their property tax bill or voter's card. ESL help- YES

Joliet Junior College (JJC) 2 years Steps to register: Submit your application for admission to Joliet Junior College. 2.Apply for financial aid through FAFSA first! 3.Apply for financial from JJC (grants, scholarships, and loans) 4.Take the ACT COMPASS Placement Test or submit your ACT scores to the Admissions Office. 5.View the online New Student Information Presentation on the New Student Orientation website. (NSO) 6.Attend your New Student Orientation (NSO)where you will learn more about JJC, meet with a Counselor to discuss course recommendations, and learn how to register for your classes online In class In class/at home On your own

How much will college really cost me? Three main types of financial aid ($$ help to pay for college) It begins with F.A.F.S.A (Federal Student Aid) “Free” money $ (based on your income, grades, interests, involvement in school… much more ) Student / Parent Loans How do I apply? Pell Grant (Federal) Map Grant (State ) Academic Scholarships (from the school) ACT and GPA (grade point average and school participation) Other Scholarships Student Loan (can begin paying back six months after graduating college) Parent Loans (begin paying back right away) First, you must fill out the FAFSA application before you do anything else! Seniors only!!! As early as you can the year you are going to enter college (NOW!!!) A few weeks after you have applied with FAFSA, you will be given a Expected Family Contribution #. This gives the university the information they need to process the other loans etc… $$$ First Time Filers The earlier you file your FAFSA, the more options for aid you will have. Our priority processing deadline for the FAFSA for the academic year is February 15th, The FAFSA is available for completion on the first day of the calendar year (January 1st).

Stay focused on due dates! 8/ 14 Research schools Visit schools 8/ 14 Research schools Visit schools 9/ 14 Begin applying to 4 yr colleges 9/ 14 Begin applying to 4 yr colleges 10/ 14 11/14 12/ 14 Due dates for 4 year college/ universities around this time. 12/ 14 Due dates for 4 year college/ universities around this time. 1/ 15 Apply for FAFSA 1/ 15 Apply for FAFSA 5/ 14 2/ 14 1/ 14 3/ 14 4/ 14 ACT 4/ 14 ACT 6/ 14 Research schools Visit schools 6/ 14 Research schools Visit schools 7/ 14 Research schools Visit schools 7/ 14 Research schools Visit schools 4/15 University: By now most universities told you the REAL cost of your tuition after all financial aid. Decide which university you want to attend Junior College: Schedule your orientation and watch closely for instructions to register for Fall classes. It comes around quickly!!! 4/15 University: By now most universities told you the REAL cost of your tuition after all financial aid. Decide which university you want to attend Junior College: Schedule your orientation and watch closely for instructions to register for Fall classes. It comes around quickly!!! 3/15 Apply for FAFSA if you haven’t done so already!!! Universities put together your financial aid package around this time. * APPLY for Junior College this month. Most junior colleges open registration in this month. 3/15 Apply for FAFSA if you haven’t done so already!!! Universities put together your financial aid package around this time. * APPLY for Junior College this month. Most junior colleges open registration in this month. 2/15 Apply for FAFSA if you haven’t done so already ***If you are a junior, register for the ACT TEST now!!! 2/15 Apply for FAFSA if you haven’t done so already ***If you are a junior, register for the ACT TEST now!!! 7/15 6/15 Celebrate Graduation 6/15 Celebrate Graduation 5/15 8/15 First days of college/ university begin!! Ask for help!

Your ESL teachers are here to help!!! Contact Us: Lincoln-Way North and East: Mrs. Alexandra Marquez – (815) SPANISH Lincoln-Way North and East: Mrs. Holly Wang – CHINESE Lincoln-Way Central and West: Mrs. Jackie Savage – (815) ***We can also provide you with help in Arabic. Please call Mrs. Marquez.