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Topics of Discussion  Please hold questions until the end  College Admissions Dual Enrolled Students Cost Acceptance based on ACT/Compass o Conditional or Unconditional (4 year) o Compass Test (Com. Colleges 2 yr) Financial Aid o College Scholarships o National & State Scholarships (fastweb.com) o Pell Grant (FAFSA) o Local Scholarships  Jobs Resume Interview

Troy University FIRST TIME FRESHMEN Unconditional Admission –  GPA Minimum 2.0 "C" average  ACT Minimum 20 Composite Conditional Admission – Criteria: GPA is less than 2.0 with ACT 20 or GPA 2.5 with ACT *The conditionally admitted student will be permitted to carry a maximum course load of 13 semester hours until he/she has attempted 24 semester hours of TROY work. The student will follow prescribed courses of study designed to strengthen his/her basic skills. Specific courses must be taken where weaknesses have been demonstrated.

Wallace Community College Dothan- Compass Test (Most Community Colleges are the same) COMPASS Test- Student Assessment is Required Comprehensive assessment in English, Mathematics, Reading, and basic Computer Skills. Students could be assigned to developmental courses based on scores Exemptions: ACT 20 in English, Reading or Mathematics

Estimated Cost of College Cost Item In-State per Semester Per Year Tuition (per credit hour) $249 x 12hrs5976 Room (Residence Hall) $1,350 - $2, Meal Plan$1,600$3200 General University Fee (per credit hour) $32$768 Registration Fee $50 Books$500$1000 Total Cost Yearly (no personal supplies, gas, spending $) ,994 Cost ItemIn-State per Semester Per Year Tuition (per credit hour) $131 X 12hrs= $1572 $3144 Transportatio n (gas only) $30 wk x 18= $540 (40 miles 5 days/20 miles per gallon/ $3 gal) $1080 Books$500 ( $100 per book for $1000 Total Cost Yearly (no personal supplies, food, spending $ etc..) $5224 Enterprise State C.C.

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Troy University Scholarships- Online Application Student must be ACCCEPTED to the college to fill out the scholarship application ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS- Academic scholarships are based solely on academic performance. Deadline March 1 The Millennium Scholar's Award Pays full tuition, room and board. 31 ACT and/or 1380 SAT 1and 3.7 GPA The Chancellor's Award Pays full tuition 27 ACT 3.5 GPA

Troy University Scholarships continued… ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIPS- The Alumni Association Endowment Scholarship- Deadline is April 1. Half-Tuition Uncond Admitted to TROY Leadership Achievements Association. The Heritage Scholarship- Deadline is March 1. $500 Non-Renewable Uncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPA Applicant must be dependent child of Alumni

Troy Scholarships continued AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIPS The Trojan Opportunity Scholarship- Deadline March 1. The amount of this award varies. Uncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPA Submit resume of leadership activities Applicants must be from out-of-state with preference given to applicants from Florida & Georgia The Alabama Girls State Scholarship- Deadline March 1. $1,000 Non-Renewable Uncond Admitted to TROY with at least a 3.0 GPA Must be or have been a participant & attendee of Alabama Girls State Program LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIPS- Based upon achievement in leadership positions in high school Excellence in Leadership Award- Deadline is January 15 Amount awarded varies. 22 ACT and 3.0 GPA (4.0 scale) 1-2 page resume of leadership activities

Troy Scholarships continued OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS  Music Scholarships  Army ROTC Four-Year Scholarship  General Military Scholarships  Nursing Scholarships  Theatre Department Each year the Theatre Department awards over $80,000 in scholarships. x

Enterprise State C. C. Scholarship Descriptions PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Valedictorians and salutatorians Recipients must enroll Fall after HS graduation Required to apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) In-state tuition and fees up to 16 hours per semester. ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Students seeking AA or AS degree to transfer HS Top 25% of their graduating class Recipients must enroll Fall after HS graduation Take a min credit hrs specified in the Scholarship Award Notific Required to apply for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) In-state tuition and fees varying from 6-24 sem cr hrs per acad year.

Enterprise State C. C. Scholarships continued CAREER SCHOLARSHIPS Career Field in: Computer Science, Computer Graphics, Computer Maintenance and Networking, Child Development, Paralegal, Criminal Justice, Health Information Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Business Administration, and Office Administration 80 GPA HS In-state tuition and fees for 6-24 semester credit hours TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIPS Tech fields in: Airframe Technology, Power Plant Technology, Avionics Technology, and Aviation Management. 80 GPA HS. In-state tuition and fees for up to 24 semester credit hours

Other Enterprise State C. C. Scholarship  ATHLETICS  LEADERSHIP  PERFORMING ARTS  ESCC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Must fill out FAFSA to complete Scholarship Application ESCC Scholarship Application Website :

National and State Scholarships Samson High School Website: Category'&CategoryID=54814&iSection=Guidance&CorrespondingID (Clubs and Organizations/Guidance/Scholarships )

Pell Grant Presentation from Samson High School Website: DocumentsCategory'&iSection='Guidance'&CorrespondingIDhttp://samsonhs.genevacountyschools.com/?PageName='Guidance'&Page=' DocumentsCategory'&iSection='Guidance'&CorrespondingID= (Clubs and Organizations/Guidance/Files)

Local Scholarships  Applications will be available on March 11 th.  Applications will be available in the Guidance Office and in classrooms of core teachers.

Job Training and Interest Samson High School Website Postsecondary Planning Career Search Kuder Career Interest Inventory

Important Dates Jan 31- Parents and Students will have Tax W-2 Forms from employers Feb 1 st thru 11 th - Have taxes filed/estimated. *Make an appointment NOW** Feb 8 th thru 24 th - FAFSA Help from outside agency (must have taxes done to fill out FAFSA) Mar 1 st - Deadline for Most Community College Scholarships of ANY kind. (Must have the FAFSA complete to apply) March 12 th - Local Scholarship Applications begin

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Announcements Oct th 9 Week Exams Oct 15-19Homecoming 2:00 School dismisses at 12:30) Friday- SHS Alumni Gathering in Lunchroom 4:30-5:30 Oct 24 th Geneva County College Fair Parent Portal Passwords can be signed for tonight!!!