1. Financial Aid Options High School Grads 2014

2. The UnɅEmployment Picture

3. Future Job Market By the year 2018
63% of jobs will require higher education
-33% of jobs will require a college degree
-30% of jobs will require an associate degree or some college-level training.
37% of jobs will require unskilled labor
-down from 72% in 1973
-4 male dominated clusters pay the best (manufacturing, construction, transportation, hospitality)
-women need post-secondary education to earn same wages as men with just high school diplomas

4. Top Ten Careers Coming Up
Data crunching - ex. market research
Counseling and therapy
Scientific research – ex. Biotech, nanotech, robotics, medical tech
Computer engineering
Veterinary sciences

5. Environmental and conservation sciences
Health care – reform will impact needs
Management – ex. human resources, benefits & insurance, events planning
Finance
Entrepreneurship – more creative businesses

6. Post-secondary Choices
University – Private or State
4 years - Bachelor’s Degree
State/Community College
A.A. Degree A.S. Degree Certificate Continuing Ed.
2 years years yr or less weeks
transfer to 4 years
Career/Technical/Trade
Various certificate programs

7. Universities
Universities offer Bachelor’s degrees and higher education
They are competitive to get into and some decline over half the applicants
They calculate the GPA using their own standard
SAT/ACT qualifying scores required
Selective course-work required

8. State Universities
12 to choose from in Florida with multiple campuses (Florida Polytechnic, Lakeland is new for 2014)
State subsidized
Tuition $205 per credit, full-time student would take at least 30 credits a year
Tuition $6150 a year
Varying admissions requirements

9. Florida SUS Admissions Matrix August 2013
University
GPA Range
SAT Range
(all 3 sections)
ACT Range
FAMU
17-20
FAU
3.38–3.98
22-26
FGCU
20-24
FIU
23-26
FSU
26-30
NCF
27-31
UCF
25-29 UF
28-32
UNF
26-27
USF
24-28
UWF
21-24

10. Estimated Tuition and Extras to a State University for 1 year
Expenses
Tuition/Fees
$6,200
Room (Housing)
$6,000
Board (Food/Meals)
$3,500
Books/Supplies
$1,200
Transportation
$1,100
Personal Expenses
$2,100
Estimated Total Costs
$20,100

11. Private Universities 200+ to choose from in Florida
Not state subsidized
Tuition varies, average $ $40000 a year
May have unique or special foci
Sample tuitions/fees (one year)
University of Miami $41220
Nova Southeastern $24414
University of Tampa $25222
Full Sail $

12. State and Community Colleges
28 to choose from in Florida
state subsidized
offer one year, two year and in some cases selected Bachelor degrees
tuition $103 per credit/$3090 a year

13. State and Community Colleges
Have an open admissions policy so may be appropriate pathway for lower gpas
No placement test required for students with a Standard High School Diploma
May use placement test for suggested placement into developmental classes
Must earn C or better in gate-keeper classes to proceed, three attempts max

14. Career, Technical and Trade Schools
Programs in school districts, in the Florida College System schools, at 48 technical centers and at hundreds of private schools
Offer certificates
Tuition charged by the clock-hours required for each program
Example:
Cosmetology 1200 hours tuition $3060

15. Some Profitable 2-Year Degree Jobs
Physical Therapist Assistant
$52,160
Energy Auditor
$65,120
Radiologic Technologist/Technician
$40,700
Registered Nurse
$65,470
Computer Support Specialist
$46,420
Database Administrator
$77,080
Network/Computer Systems Administrator
$72,560
General and Operations Manager
$95,440
Paralegal/Legal Assistant
$46,990

16. Jobs Requiring a Certificate or Vocational Training
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Mechanic
$43,640
Auto Insurance Appraiser
$58,610
Supervisor Retail Sales
$36,820
Massage Therapist
$35,970
Construction and Building Inspector
$53,450
Computer Programmer
$74,280
Licensed Practical Nurse
$41,540
Meeting and Convention Planner
$45,801
Business Operations Specialist
$65,120
Spoken Language Interpreter
$45,430
Embalmer
$42,240

17. How to Pay for It?? Earned money Free money Borrowed money
Family support
Work while in school
Military
Free money
Scholarships
University or college specific
Private organizations state or national
Local
Bright Futures
Borrowed money

18. Local Scholarships
Our community is very generous with scholarship opportunities
Applications for local scholarships will start in February /March
Local scholarships information will be promoted through the seniors’ teachers and on the CCAPS site

19. CCAPS Website for Information
links to a site for college and career planning
Scholarship application links
Links to numerous forms and informational pieces
** list if interested in direct contact

20. Bright Futures Requirements
Florida Academic and Medallion Scholarship
4 English
4 Mathematics (Algebra 1 Level and above)
3 Natural Science
3 Social Science
2 Foreign Language (sequential, in the same language)
The Academic Scholarship requires a 3.5 weighted GPA in core courses, 100 hours of community service, and a SAT of 1290 or ACT of 29 for grads in 2014, and 2016.
The Medallion Scholarship requires a 3.0 weighted GPA in core courses, 75 hours of community service, and a SAT of 1170 or ACT of 26 for 2014, 2015 and 2016 grads.

21. Bright Futures Requirements
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholarship
4 English
4 Mathematics (including Algebra 1)
3 Natural Science
3 Social Science (US and World History, US Government, Economics)
1 Fine or identified Practical Art; or .5 credit in each
1 Physical Education (including health = HOPE)
**3 years of classes in a vocational series
Requires a 3.0 weighted overall GPA and a 3.5 GPA in the vocational classes.
Requires an SAT of 440 in critical reading and 440 in math OR an ACT of 17 in English, 18 in Reading, and 19 in Math OR a PERT Reading 104, Writing 99, Math 113.
Community service hours – 30 required.

22. Community/State College – 2-Year
Bright Futures pays a flat fee per credit hour towards tuition at the State rate
University
Academic $103 x 30 credit hours = $3,090
Medallion $77 x 30 credit hours = $2,310
Tuition to a State University is about $6,100
Community/State College – 2-Year
Academic $63 x 30 credit hours = $1,890
Medallion $48 x 30 credit hours = $1,440
Tuition to a Community College is about $3,000

23. Community/State College – 4 - year
Academic $71 x 30 credit hours = $2,130
Medallion $53 x 30 credit hours = $1,590
Career/Technical Centers
Academic $52 credit hours
Medallion $39 credit hours
Gold Seal Vocational
**Only funds 60 – 72 hours in selected technical programs

24. Search, Search, Search Check with individual colleges and universities
Check state and national organizations
Tons of scholarship search sites
NEVER pay for a scholarship search!

25. The AmeriCorps Program
AmeriCorps is a structured 10-month program where students help those in need across America
At the end of the program students will receive $5,000 towards their tuition
This might be an option to consider for students who want to take a year off before starting college. Visit for more information

26. Wacky Money
for females at least 5’10 or males at least 6’2 $1000
for yes a duct tape prom outfit $5000. $3000, $2000 and $500
for the 10 Words or Less scholarship $500
Sponsormydegree.com, tuitionu.com and scholarshipmatch.org – students can post pleas for donations??

27. Federal Financial Aid Welcome Sally Kromer
Financial aid officer from FKCC
for grants, loans and work study (free, borrowed and earned sources)

28. Federal Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) based on adjusted income from the parent and student incomes. Complete tax return as soon as possible to be able to apply near January 1st. Estimate if need be.
State funds based on this application have early award deadline (May in Florida).
Must have standard diploma to qualify!!!
No longer REQUIRED for Bright Futures applicants

29. Borrowed Money - Loans Welcome Melissa Grady from Centennial Bank

30. Final Random Words! Get college shots while still in high school
Follow the instructions and meet deadlines
Change your edress?
Clean up your social media act!!!
Best wishes next year 