INSTRUCTIONS Materials Needed: Power Point Presentation + Computer + Projector 1 checklist/participant (students, parents or educators) oregongoestocollege.org/itsaplan/educators/downloads oregongoestocollege.org/itsaplan/educators/downloads Small prizes such as pencils, stickers or candy (optional) Approximate Time: 45 minutes (includes time for participant think-pair-shares and activities) Delete this slide before you begin.
INSTRUCTIONS This power point presentation walks through Oregon Goes To College’s It’s A Plan checklists for the 12 th grade for students and parents (also useful for staff, as well). Present to staff, students and/or parents the entire presentation or one section (e.g. present just the “Paying for College” section). Delete the slides you won’t need. Use the talking points as a basic script in the notes provided below each slide. Refer to any printed checklists that you provide the audience (or have them access it on their personal device at oregongoestocollege.org/itsaplan).oregongoestocollege.org/itsaplan Delete this slide before you begin.
College: It’s A Plan 12 TH GRADE CHECKLISTS FOR STUDENTS & PARENTS oregongoestocollege.org
WHAT IS COLLEGE?
APPLY
What do you imagine yourself doing in 10 years? How will you get there? THINK PAIR SHARE
SEPTEMBER: ORGANIZE
OCTOBER: PREPARE
NOVEMBER: APPLY
DECEMBER: CONNECT
PAY
What does FAFSA stand for? FINANCIAL AID QUIZ Free Application for Federal Student Aid
When should you file your FAFSA? FINANCIAL AID QUIZ As soon as possible after January 1.
Name two types of financial aid you can receive by completing the FAFSA. FINANCIAL AID QUIZ Grants, Loans, Scholarships, Work-Study
FAFSA JANUARY: FAFSA
FEBRUARY: GET PAID
MARCH: KEEP ON
GO
What are 3 things you’re looking forward to at college? What are 3 things you’re nervous or unsure about? THINK PAIR SHARE
APRIL: DECIDE
MAY: TRANSITION
SUMMER: FOCUS ON FALL
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL
BE ORGANIZED
SCHEDULE TIME
parents to the number TEXT MESSAGE REMINDERS
oregongoestocollege orgoestocollege SOCIAL MEDIA REMINDERS
ASK FOR HELP
What organizational system will you use for college info? When are you going to schedule time for college planning? What reminders will you use to stay on track? Who will you ask for help? THINK PAIR SHARE
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