1. College Assistance Program
Welcome Class of 2018
Mrs. Grandal
College Assistance Program
Advisor

2. Applying To College College Entrance Exams Application Scholarships
Applying to college is more than just an application.
College Entrance Exams
Application
Scholarships
Financial Aid

3. These Tests Are Not Free
SAT with writing (recommended) $57
ACT with writing (recommended) $58.50
Students that receive free or reduce lunch are eligible for fee waivers.

4. Why Should I Take the SAT/ACT?
They are required for admissions to universities
FSA concordant scores to receive your high school diploma
To qualify for a Bright Futures Scholarship
To avoid having to take remedial courses
in college

5. Fee Waivers Two ACT Test Waivers Two SAT Test Waivers
Students participating in the free or reduced lunch program
can receive waivers to pay for tests and college applications:
Two ACT Test Waivers
Two SAT Test Waivers
Two SAT Subject Test Waiver (if needed)
Up to eight College Application
Waivers (If you take both the
SAT and the ACT tests).
Fee waivers can ONLY be used for ON TIME REGISTRATION. ACT fee waivers cannot be used
for late registrations.

6. PLEASE REQUEST FEE WAIVERS
WITH PLENTY OF TIME

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9. hialeahhigh.org College Resource Center

10. What Are The Required Scores?
Each college/university has their own admissions requirements based on test scores and GPA
To be exempt from remedial courses you need:
SAT Critical Reading
500 Math
ACT – 17 - English
19 - Reading
19 - Math
These test scores will probably NOT get you into a university
Send your scores at time of registration or before scores come out

11. Testing Codes/Sending your scores
HHS Codes
CEEB:
ACT Test Center Code:
We are not an SAT testing center
Athletes applying to a Division I or II Schools MUST fill out an NCAA or NAIA Form. See Mr. Legg in room Visit National Collegiate Athletic Association or National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics

12. YOU CAN NOT USE THE PERT FOR ENTRANCE TO A UNIVERSITY
Two-Year COLLEGE
PLACEMENT TEST
If you do not have the required SAT/ACT scores, you can use the following PERT scores to be exempt from remedial courses at a 2-year college
YOU CAN NOT USE THE PERT FOR ENTRANCE TO A UNIVERSITY
PERT
Reading
Writing 103
Math 114
IMPORTANT: Please visit periodically for updates and changes.

13. Applying For Admission
Application (name of the school.edu)
Transcript : electronic or hard copy
(see Ms. Tamargo, in the Principal’s Office
transcripts cost $1.00)
Letters of recommendation (if required)
Essay (if required)
Application fee
Copies of required documentation for
Florida residency
Important! Keep photocopies of everything you mail!

14. How Can I Earn Scholarships?
You must SEARCH and APPLY for them
Look into local scholarships
Look for scholarships from the colleges/ universities you are applying to
Read Mrs. Grandal’s Scholarship Bulletin published once a month
Scholarship Bulletin is available at hialeahhigh.org
Check these out

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17. Financial Aid Grants – Free money you don’t have to pay back!
Loans- Borrowed funds. Money must be repaid with interest.
Work study - Work at college/university and get paid.

18. Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.gov
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Available October 1st of senior year
Prior - Prior Year (2015) Family Income Tax information used to complete the form
Application available online at:

19. How to Apply for State Grants & Scholarships
Application available October 1st of senior year at:
Students must apply to be considered for:
Bright Futures Scholarship
Florida Student Assistance Grant
Florida Student Access Grant
Florida Work Experience Program
Jose Marti Scholarship

20. Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program provides scholarships based on high school academic achievement
The Program offers three levels of scholarship awards –
Florida Academic Scholars
Florida Medallion Scholars
Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars
To be considered, a student must submit a completed Florida Financial Aid Application during the last year in high school (after October 1st and prior to graduation)
Eligibility requirements can be viewed at:
Award amounts can be viewed at:

21. Florida Bright Futures
BF PROGRAM
Award
Flat Rate
Payout
GPA
Requirement
SAT/ACT
Requirements
Community
Service Requirement
FLORIDA ACADEMIC SCHOLARS
$100 per credit hr.
30 credit payout: $3,000.00
120 credits total
3.5 weighted BF GPA
16 core academic
classes
1290 SAT
29 ACT
100 hours of community service
FLORIDA MEDALLION SCHOLARS
$76 per credit hr.
30 credit payout: $2,280.00
3.0 weighted BF GPA
16 core academic classes
SAT or 26 ACT.
75 hours of community service
FLORIDA GOLD SEAL VOC. SCHOLARS
Can only be used at 2-year colleges and Vocational and/or Technical Schools
72 credits total
15 graduation requirement classes
3.5 weighted GPA in 3 vocational credits SAME
program
SAT
Math 440 Read 440
ACT
English Read 19
Math 19
PERT
Read Writing 103
Math
Waiting for update from the FL Dept. of Education
30 hours of community service

22. Class Requirements for Bright Futures Scholarships
GOLD SEAL CORE CLASS REQUIREMENTS:
4 Credits of English
3 Credits of math (including Algebra 1 or higher)
3 Credits in Natural science
3 Credits in Social science
1 Credit in Fine Art
.5 credit Personal Fitness
.5 credit Physical Education

23. Know your recalculated GPA by going to www.floridashines.org

24. Watch Out! College Scams Want Your Money
Here are some ways to spot them:
The Scholarships will cost some money
Credit card or bank account number please!
Money back guarantee
We will do all of the work for you
You’ve been selected by a national foundation to receive a scholarship
“You’re a finalist”… in a contest you never even entered
For more information visit

25. Important Financial Aid Dates
Bright Futures Scholarship
Application available – October 1st
Deadline to apply - End of Senior Year
FAFSA – After October 1st
Apply as early as possible after October 1st some funds are first come first serve
For Florida grants FAFSA must be processed by May 15
New application every year while in college

26. Things to Remember Keep grades up
Select a rigorous curriculum - that you can handle
Sign up to take SAT/ACT and other required tests and send out your scores
Send college applications and required documentation on time
Apply for Bright Futures after October 1st
Apply for Financial Aid after October 1st
Keep a calendar with deadlines

27. College Fair Free Admission - Register at www.nacacnet.org
Sunday, February 26, 2017
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel
Miami Airport & Convention Center
777 N.W. 72 Ave. Miami
Free Admission - Register at
For more information call
See Mrs. Grandal if you would like to participate in a field trip to the fair

28. QUESTIONS??