Texas Workforce Commission Beyond High School An Update

Before We Get Started Housekeeping Q&A Type questions in Q&A box hours for more ?s We will post to our website:  Webinar recording  Q&A Transcript  PowerPoint file Brief Updates Will be hiring a new Education Specialist soon Working on a lot of projects Many new/fresh resources to come

Charting Your Course Beyond High School Charting Your Course

Data Provided by: Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Institute for College Access and Success U.S. Department of Education Texas Workforce Commission  Texas CARES  Texas CREWS  Reality Check

Table of Contents Defining School Types School QualityCosts & LoansOutcome Data Step-by-Step Process Student BodySchool SizeLocationCampus Life

Defining School Types We explain and compare the following:  Universities  Community, Technical, & State Colleges  Health Related Institutions  Career Schools and Colleges Where to Begin?

Example of Defining School Type Basic FactsConsiderations

Comparisons at a Glance

We Also Compare Public vs Private Community College vs University Community College vs Career School In-State vs Out-of-State

Criteria for Selecting Schools Considerations we discuss:  Type of degree desired  School Quality  Costs  Future Indicators  School Size  Location  Campus Environment  Student Body

Types of Degree Certifications & Licenses Associate’s Degrees Bachelor’s Degrees Master’s Degrees Doctorate Degrees Professional Degrees

School Quality How can we measure quality? Consider this:  School Philosophy  Accreditation  Admission Requirements  Faculty  Facilities  Post-Graduation Results

Education Cost Considerations Tuition and Expenses Parent Contributions  Questions to ask parents Financial Aid  FAFSA  Student Loans

Future Indicators Retention Rates Average Time to Earn a Degree or Certificate Graduation Rates Loan Default Rates

School Size Total Enrolled Class Size

Location Local Community In-State vs Out-of-State Distance from Home Climate Post-Graduation Residence of Choice Distance Learning

Campus Environment Setting Housing Safety Athletics Special Services Social Activities & Clubs

Student Body “Imagine the school experience you want, and choose a school that fits that image.”

The Selection Process Provides an 8-step method to college selection.  Not a one-size-fits-all approach  Encourages students to work with parents  Provides resources for more research  Encourages students collect information on colleges of interest utilizing:  College websites  College Fairs  Interviewing Alumni  Campus visits

Final List of Research Tools Including our contact information

Size of the Booklet Portable Pocket-Sized Easy to read

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Contact information Lorena Knight (Lori) Education Specialist Texas Workforce Commission What questions do you have?

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