1. College And Careers By: Andrea Navarro ASA College Planning Center
College And Careers
By: Andrea Navarro
ASA College Planning Center

2. About Us

3. Multilingual Advisors
What we do
Free Services
Walk-in only, no appointment necessary!
One-on-one Advising
Assistance completing applications and forms
Resources on education, financial aid and loan counseling
Multilingual Advisors
English, Spanish, Chinese, French, and Haitian-Creole
@ASAPlan4College

4. Main location: Boston Public Library, Copley Square
Come visit us!
Main location: Boston Public Library, Copley Square
700 Boylston St. Boston, MA 02116
(617) or Toll-free: (877)
Mon-Thurs. 9AM-7:30PM Friday-Saturday 9AM-5PM
Satellite Location: Bunker Hill Community College – Chelsea
70 Everett Ave. Chelsea, MA 02150
Every Monday, 11AM-5PM
Satellite Location: Asian American Civic Association
87 Tyler St. Boston, MA 02111
Every Wednesday 9AM-12PM and 1PM-5PM

5. Many Roads, One Destination

6. Vocational Certificate
Make College a Reality
Work
Tech/Trade or
Vocational Certificate
Pathways to College
2-Year College
High School
4-Year College
4-Year University

7. Now that we have some Goals, how do we get there?
Set a GOAL
Now that we have some Goals, how do we get there?
STEP-BY-STEP Plan

8. Undergraduate programs
Less than 2 years = Certificate Program
~ 2 year = Associate’s Degree
~ 4 year = Bachelor’s Degree

9. College, Defined Community College (or Junior College)
Grants students Associates Degrees
Usually two years or less
Colleges & Universities
Grants students Bachelor’s degrees and higher
Usually 4 to 6 years

10. Community College Academic Benefits Financial Benefits
Open Admissions
Chance to start anew
Financial Benefits
Affordable
Stackable credits/programs
Mass Transfer (MA residents)
New Program: Commonwealth Commitment

11. 2-Year College Admission Requirements
Admissions Requirements
HS Diploma or HiSet (formerly the GED)
Admissions Application
“Phone book” information
Intended program of study
All previous college transcripts, if transferring
Accuplacer / Computer Placement Test
Required of ALL students in Math and English

12. 4-Year College Admission Requirements
Early Action – Non-Binding
Early Decision – Commitment to attend
Regular Decision
Rolling Admission
– Application form
– A personal statement or essay
– High school transcript
Entrance Examinations: SAT or the ACT
(for juniors and seniors)
– Subject Tests (for seniors)
Ask if you are eligible for
Application Fee Waivers!
Some colleges may also require:
multiple letters of recommendation
An interview

13. What Program is right for you?
Non-profit vs. Proprietary schools
Online Courses and Certificate Programs at local community colleges
Example:
COMMERCIAL FOOD EQUIPMENT REPAIR - BASIC TECHNICIAN TRAINING at Bunker Hill Community college
An interactive 48-hour blended (online/lab) curriculum.
Note: This course is endorsed by the Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CFESA).

14. Jobs for the new economy: What are my options?
STEM Careers/Fields: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics.
“Biotech”
Biotechnology Certificate programs and JVS Boston offers prep programs. Go to an info-session first!
Continuing Education: Supplemental Certificates
Academic ESL
Offered at many Community/Junior Colleges.
MUST pass a placement test to place into “Academic” Level
Federal Financial Aid MAY cover the costs.

15. The more you learn, the more you earn!

16. Educational Attainment

17. Good sources for Career information
Bureau of Labor Statistics
ONET
Massachusetts Career Information System (MassCIS)

18. In Massachusetts…

19. Applying For Financial Aid

20. Financial Aid Private Scholarships Institutional Aid Federal Aid
Depending on the institution, “need” and “merit”-based grants/scholarships may be offered directly from the school.
“Need-based” Federal Grants
(Pell, SEOG)
Federal Student Loans
Federal Work Study
Students must apply to these separately.
Local and national scholarships available.
Requirements will vary with each scholarship
Private Lenders
Self-help
State Aid

21. Applying for Financial Aid
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for ALL Colleges.
Determine if the CSS Profile or Institutional Financial Aid forms are required.
Provide any additional information required by the institution

22. The FAFSA – FSA ID (Replacement of the PIN)
Comprised of an user-created USERNAME and PASSWORD
“Right to access” your personal information on Federal sites
If “dependent” one of your parents need an FSA ID too!
Instantly access your FSA ID online
It’s best to have a personal account with which to apply for an FSA ID
FSAid.ed.gov
Sign Federal documents, access records, and make binding legal obligations

23. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The FAFSA Available on October 1st
Required application for ALL Federal and State Aid
Must sign in with a FSA ID (create one on fsaid.ed.gov)
Apply before May 1st to be eligible for the Mass Grant.
The FAFSA will provide you with your Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Prior-Prior Year (PPY) income data needed

24. Activity

25. Activity: What’s in a number?
Source: careeronestop.org

26. Budgeting: What’s my salary?1
Determine what degree you’ve obtained
What is the average salary? 2
Locate the Salt Budgeting worksheet
Determine your Loan totals 3
What is your loan monthly payment?
Fill out the Budget worksheet and Reflect on your results.

27. saltmoney.org
Visit saltmoney.org for FREE tools, articles and resources around money management and loans

28. Thank you
Contact Information:
Andrea Navarro
Direct line: (617)