Considering Colleges Out-of-State Why it’s really ok for students leave California! Presented by: Carmen Coleman- University of Nevada, Reno Laura Dolin- Purdue University

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

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

California 419,000 High School Grads ( ) 160,000 eligible for a UC/CSU 35,000 private school graduates 195,000 Total eligible for a UC/CSU Providing out-of-state options for California students

Where did the 195,000 enroll? Providing out-of-state options for California students CSU 55,000* UC 29,000* Privates 27,000* Total111,000 Less OOS ( 16,000) Net 95,000 Where did the other 100,000 go?

It’s all about Choices Options

 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  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, NCHEM Information Center – and US Census Bureau Options 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 OptionsCA

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

Over 3400 Colleges Find Your Match College Get Accepted -Admission Rates Sizes (ranges) New Locations –Adventure, Growth Costs – find an affordable option Options

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

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

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

Financial Aid and Scholarships The five best websites: All financial aid and scholarship information is available on the web for free. Calculators: Cost

Cost (Western Undergraduate Exchange) WUE is a regional tuition reciprocity agreement.  No money is exchanged between states. The student pays reduced tuition directly to the enrolling institution. – WUE makes out-of-state study AFFORDABLE! Students pay 150% resident tuition instead of nonresident tuition 148 public 2 & 4 year institutions participate in the WUE network Participating States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming Cost

Cost (Western Undergraduate Exchange) In more than 33,800 WUE students and their families saved more than $264.7 million in tuition costs. Cost

WUE institutions’ profiles are listed at and include: – Majors available at the WUE rate (can be restricted) – WUE application deadlines (they vary by institution) – WUE academic qualifications (GPA, ACT/SAT, etc.) – Campus WUE contact (admissions, financial aid or scholarship office; it varies) – Only public institutions participate – No community colleges in CA or HI participate Cost (Western Undergraduate Exchange) Cost

WUE is for a max of 4 years; rarely extended. The most qualified applicants get WUE. WUE student must remain in good academic standing. Students can’t use time paying the WUE rate towards building in-state residency. Technically, WUE is offered to a student for their first undergraduate degree. If student needs a leave of absence, confirm that institution will hold their WUE rate (they may not). Cost (Western Undergraduate Exchange) Cost

WUE Savings Scenarios (AY2013) Cost

New location: weather, food, city (suburban/rural), environment to explore New culture: local norms, foods, traditions, diversity Geographical Location/Distance from home Students learn about who they are by asking: “How did growing up where I did, make me who I am?” Making new friends Students should know themselves Learning Growth

Students should know their preferences Do I like City or country? Would I prefer visiting a city or the woods? Individual attention vs. work well on my own Do I like a lot of activity? Do I prefer quit time? What environments challenge and excite me? Growth Learning

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

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 Know Themselves Academically GPA/Test Scores Independent worker, collaborative worker Campus Size Majors Resume Your Inspiration Interests, hobbies

The three tiered list. AND YOU LOVE THEM ALL! RiskReward

PlanThe Providing out-of-state options for students of California RACC USA All So Many UND % Rolling 3/1 Target

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

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