1. by Alex Chapman with an appearance by Jennifer Chapman
College Info
by Alex Chapman
with an appearance by Jennifer Chapman

2. Alex’s Backgroud 22 years old
Graduated in 2011 from Grand Haven High School – Earned AP credit from 3 classes
Went to Muskegon Community College and Elgin Community College
Transferred to Grand Valley State University
Graduating next year with a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art

3. Steps to Take
Find something you’re interested in. If you like several things, ask to shadow
Pick a school with a program and campus you like
Apply to several colleges ($30 or $35 fee)
Fill out FAFSA as soon as possible!
Go to the college website (and others) and look at their scholarship lists
Also, look at the course layouts for your area of study
Plan your classes – speak with an advisor, keep checking your myPath/Blackboard

4. Expenses Books Bus Passes/Parking Passes Food/Meal Plans Supplies
Try cheaper sites, like amazon or chegg or RENTALS
Bus Passes/Parking Passes
Food/Meal Plans
Supplies

5. Different Types of Aid Direct Subsidized Loan (none)
Direct Unsubsidized Loan
Parent PLUS Loan
Grants
Scholarships
Work Study

6. Tuition Estimates (15 credits)
MUSKEGON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
In-county: $4133
Out-of-county: $6683
Out-of-state: $8843
GRAND VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
Michigan Resident: $11,078
Non-Michigan Resident: $15,744

7. Transfer Equivalency Guide/MACRAO Agreement

8. Steps to take if you do plan to transfer
1. Go to your college website and evaluate the course equivalency guide
2. Consider the MACRAO agreement
3. Orientation is needed before registering
4. Send the university transcripts after each semester
5. Meet with an advisor before registering

9. Learn College/Degree Facts
Some programs have other requirements than just taking courses in order to receive a degree
58 credits MUST be completed at the university you will graduate from, regardless of other classes and credits accumulated
Colleges have an absence policy that can result in a lower grade

10. Advice Check into some hidden benefits your college may offer
ex. GVSU 12 credits vs. 15 credits
Go to your college website and look at available scholarships!!
Don’t expect to be chased to do your work, you’re on your own. If you miss a day, a classmate
Don’t take time off to “discover what you want to do”
Seriously consider a community college, especially since you get last pick when registering
Get involved!

11. Time for the crazy sister!
Lived on campus at a 4 year university (MSU)
27 years old
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Zoology

12. Blackboard and myBanner Stuff!!

16. Who to contact
Alex Chapman at Jennifer Chapman at Advisors Guidance Counselors Teachers