1. Planning for College: Elementary School Class of 2022
Introductions.
“Who here wants to go to college?”
Randy Nuñez,
College and Career Family/Community Liaison

2. Why go to College? Greater Knowledge/Expand your Education
Get a Career
Get your Dream Career
Take Advantage of College Opportunities such as Travel the World/Study Abroad
Make Parents/Family Proud
Fun, New Experiences, Make Life-long Friends
Adult Responsibilities
Provide a Living (Make Money$$$)
What is College
Why do students go to college? Why will you go to college?

3. Why go to College? Provide a Living (Make Money$$$)
Source: Washington State Population Survey, 2008.
Difference between Less than a High School Diploma and Bachelor Degree working 25 to 64 years of age:
$1,101,204. Yes, Over One Million Dollars!

4. Getting Into College: What are Competitive Universities Looking For?
Academics
Grade Point Average (GPA)
University of Washington (A to A- average)
Washington State University (A- to B+ average)
Seattle University (A- to B+ average)
Academic Rigor
SAT/ACT Test
Essays
Writing about yourself, your experiences, your goals
Recommendations
People writing about you, their experiences with you
Activities
Sports, Clubs, Volunteering, Community Service

5. Costs of College Cost of Attendance Tuition and Fees Room and Board
Books
Transportation
Personal Expenses
Community/Technical College $14,000 to 20,000 per yr.
Public Universities $20,000 to 28,000 per yr.
Private Universities $30,000 to 50,000 per yr.
Financial Resources
State and Federal Grants
Scholarships
College Bound Scholarship (Middle School)
Guaranteed Education Tuition (GET Program)

6. College Bound Scholarship
Up to $40,000 in Scholarship for 4 Years
Use the Scholarship at any Community/Technical College or University in Washington State
Use the Scholarship to Earn a 2-year Associate Degree or 4-Year Bachelor Degree
Scholarship is Promised, Not Competitive
Application Process Only Takes 10 Minutes!
Eligibility:
Family Financial Eligibility
Graduate High School in Washington State
Must be in Middle School, 7th or 8th Grade
Earn at least a 2.0 GPA (strive for higher!)
Crime Free
Attend One of Our Great Colleges/Universities in WA State
You can Apply Online July 1st

7. What You Can Do Now Academics Develop Strong Study Habits
Take Challenging/Rigorous Classes
8th Grade Algebra!
AVID!
College Planning Events
College Fairs, Campus Visits, etc.
Activities
Join Clubs, Sports, Community Groups, Leadership Opportunities, Volunteer, etc.
Relationships
Establish a Positive Relationship with Counselors, Teachers, Community Leaders

8. Thank You Class of 2022! College Planning Resources
The Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board : Grants, GET, College Bound Scholarship, etc.
The Wash Board - Scholarships