Are you Ready?? CLASS OF 2016

Tonight’s Purpose 1. Senior Timeline 2. Graduation Requirements 3. High School Transcript 4. NCAA Requirements 5. Options After High School 6. Navigating the Senior Year 7. Financial Aid Information 8. Planning for Scholarships The Class of 2016

Senior Timeline / Dates Please keep your Senior Timeline handout for reference. It includes: SAT Dates Important Meeting Dates -FAFSA Night -Scholarship Training -ASVAB Test -Senior Salute, etc….. Financial Aid Websites The Class of 2016

Credit Requirements Credits and What It Takes To Graduate Greg Moses CHS Counselor The Class of 2016

General Requirements Credits hours total of community service 3. A senior presentation The Class of 2016

Transcript The Class of 2016

NCAA Requirements NCAA Eligibility Contact Mr. Moses for paperwork The Class of 2016

Career Center Terrie Carleton College & Career Coordinator Career Options / Interests Scholarships & Financial Aid College Applications/Personal Statements The Class of 2016

Options After High School Enter the Workforce Apprenticeship Program Technical School Community College Four Year College/Univ. Military The Class of 2016

Break This Year Up Into Thirds! The Class of Fall Quarter – (October – mid-December) To Do: Apply to at least 2 schools Write Personal Statement Get at least 2 letters of recommendations 2. Winter Quarter – (January 1 st – April) To Do: FAFSA or WASFA & scholarship applications Contact chosen school & arrange finances 3. Spring Quarter – (May & June) To Do: Commit to your future school Graduate on June 10 th

What is financial aid? Money to pay for college or technical school, training – Grants (federal and state need) – Loans (credit based, must be paid back) – Work-study (must get a job on campus to receive) – Scholarships (apply and meet deadlines) – College Bound Scholarship (signed up in 7 th or 8 th grade) – Must meet eligibility requirements, such as income, U.S. citizen or DACA, no felony convictions, at least a 2.0 GPA The Class of 2016

FASFA Night at CHS Free Application for Federal Student Aid When:Thursday, December 10 th Where:CHS PAC Time:6:30 pm Facilitator:Cheryl Fritz (WVC) Note: We highly recommend you attend this meeting The Class of 2016

Navigating the School Website Watch the Career Center webpage for news, scholarship information and upcoming events for seniors 1. Go to high school page 2. Click on Career Center Tab The Class of 2016

1. On the top of the page, select a school: High School 2. Menu across the top choose: Career Center Quick Links Save the Date Local Scholarships Links to: Calendar of List of local financial aid web- dates for college scholarships & the sites, scholarships, visits, military visits, due dates personal statement SAT dates, college Tips, this PowerPoint & career fairs, etc. and web links The Class of 2016

Contact Information: The Class of 2016

Final Thoughts…….. - Don’t Panic –Students: Apply to schools now (get 2 or 3 done by mid-Dec) –Parents & Students: Attend FAFSA Night – Thursday, December 10 th at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC –Students: Pay attention during scholarship training on Friday, October 23 rd at 10:45 a.m. The Class of 2016

Ready, Set, Go! CLASS OF 2016