1. October 2017 Kentridge High School
College Planning
This PowerPoint presentation was developed as a starting point for anyone planning to let parents and college students know about the changes for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
The intended audience for this presentation is college students and parents who are already familiar with the FAFSA, having been through the process before, and need an overview of what’s changing for the application cycle.
Feel free to add, subtract, or edit slides based on your audience’s needs.
October 2017
Kentridge High School

2. A Word From Our PTSA
This PowerPoint presentation was developed as a starting point for anyone planning to let parents and college students know about the changes for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
The intended audience for this presentation is college students and parents who are already familiar with the FAFSA, having been through the process before, and need an overview of what’s changing for the application cycle.
Feel free to add, subtract, or edit slides based on your audience’s needs.

3. REQUIREMENTS ON SKYWARD!!
Graduation and beyond
H.S. Grad. Requirements
CADR’s
4 credits of English
3 credits of Social Studies
3 credits of Science
3 credits of Math
1.5 credits of PE
0.5 credit of Health
1 credit of Occ. Ed.
1 credit of Fine, Visual, Performing Art
6 credits of electives
23 Total credits needed
Complete the C. P.
Meet standard on the State Testing Requirements
4 credits of English
3 credits of Social Studies
2 credits of Lab Science
3 credits of Math*
1 credit of Art
2 credits of World Language
15 total credits
* students must have a math based quantitative course senior year or have completed Pre-calculus / Trigonometry
CHECK GRADUATION
REQUIREMENTS ON SKYWARD!!
[Change 1]
The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years.
The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year.
[Change 2]
Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information.
We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

4. Culminating Project Sophomores Strengths Explorer Resume Cover Letter
Job Application
Juniors
Research Paper
Job Shadow/Interview
Seniors
Oral Presentation
Letter of Recommendation
Community Experience
Resume
Achievements
High School & Beyond Plan
[Change 1]
The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years.
The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year.
[Change 2]
Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information.
We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…
CHECK C.P. on Naviance!!

5. Senior Timeline Fall Winter Spring
Visit and Apply to colleges and programs (September – January)
Prep for and take SAT / ACT (October – November)
Complete FAFSA (October -- December)
Search for and apply for scholarships (October -- June)
[Change 1]
The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years.
The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year.
[Change 2]
Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information.
We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…
Decision making time / visit colleges again if necessary (March – May 15)
Put down deposit, sign up for housing / orientation (May – June)

6. Important Dates During Senior Year
October
Visit Colleges
Apply for college
Apply for FAFSA
Take SAT/ ACT
Order Cap and Gown / Announcements
Students will be given information through advisory
November / December
Finalize college applications
Begin Scholarship Search
January
January 26th & 29th – Semester finals
January 29th – Culminating Project due
February / March / April
Narrow down College choice
Continue Scholarship search
May
Make college decision, pay deposit
June
June 1 – Prom
June 12th & 13th – Senior Finals
June 14th – Senior Check out
June 15th – Graduation Rehearsal
June 16 – Graduation
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7. Applying to Colleges and Programs
Enroll in a work – based program
Join the Workforce
Begin an Apprenticeship
Join the Military
[Change 1]
The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years.
The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year.
[Change 2]
Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information.
We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…
Go to a college:
Technical / Vocational College
Community College
4-year public or private College

9. Learning About College Choices
Attend College Fairs
Kent School District Beyond High School Event
October 25th – Kentridge High School 6:30-8:30 pm
Tacoma College Fair
October 26th– University of Puget Sound
Seattle NACAC College Fair
October 27th & 28th – National College Fair at Washington Convention Center
Sign up for College Mailing Lists
Students will Receive Information About:
Majors and Programs
Visiting the Campus
Application deadlines
Sometimes Even Tickets to Football Games and Other Activities
Explore Naviance on the KR home page
[Change 1]
The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years.
The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year.
[Change 2]
Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information.
We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

11. Naviance
Can a student choose to report 2016 information if the family’s financial situation has changed since 2015 taxes were filed?
No. You cannot choose which year’s information to report.
You must report the information the FAFSA asks for. If your family’s income has changed since the 2015 tax year, talk to the college financial aid office about the family’s situation.
Note: For certain items on the FAFSA, you must report “as of today.” For most of these items, that’s quite simple. (Example: The balance of your savings and checking accounts “as of today” is easy to look up and report.)
However, it could get tricky when it comes to the student’s or parent’s marital status. The FAFSA asks for marital status “as of today” (the day it’s filled out). So if the student or parent is married now but wasn’t in 2015 (and therefore didn’t file taxes as married), the spouse’s income will need to be added to the FAFSA. Similarly, if the student or parent filed 2015 taxes as married but is no longer married when filling out the FAFSA, the spouse’s income will need to be subtracted.

12. Parts of the College Application
Required components of any college application
[Change 1]
The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years.
The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year.
[Change 2]
Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information.
We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

13. Additional Parts of the College Application
Other components depending on the college’s preference
[Change 1]
The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years.
The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year.
[Change 2]
Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information.
We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

14. Financial Aid Scholarships
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Grants
Loans
Work Study
Scholarships
Merit Based
Essay Based
Award Based
Apply October 1!
[Change 1]
The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years.
The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year.
[Change 2]
Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information.
We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

15. FAFSA Updates
FAFSA opens for the college school year on October 1, 2017.
You will use your tax records from 2016 to complete the financial information part of the application.
Washington State College Deadlines for Seniors
College
Application Date
FAFSA date
Public Universities
Central Wash University
February 1
Eastern Wash University
The Evergreen State
University of Washington
November 15
January 15
Washington State University
January 31
Western Wash University
Private Universities
Gonzaga
Pacific Lutheran University
Rolling (last April 1)
December 1
St. Martins University
January 1
Seattle University
Seattle Pacific University
University of Puget Sound
Whitman
Whitworth
March 1
Community and Technical Colleges
Green River College
Rolling
March 15
Highline College
April 15
Bellevue College
May 1
ALL Wash Tech Colleges
[Change 1]
The 2017–18 FAFSA season will begin earlier than previous FAFSA application cycles. Beginning on Oct. 1, 2016, you’ll be able to fill out the FAFSA for the 2017–18 school year, instead of January 1 as you did for past school years.
The earlier submission date will be a permanent change, enabling you to complete and submit a FAFSA as early as October 1 every year.
[Change 2]
Beginning with the 2017–18 FAFSA, you’ll report income information from an earlier tax year. For 2017–18, the FAFSA will require 2015 income information, rather than 2016 income information.
We’ll talk about some benefits of this change in a minute. But first, let’s get a visual of the FAFSA changes…

16. Accepting and Declining Offers of Admission
Receive admissions letters
Receive financial–aid award letter
Compare colleges and financial–aid awards
Choose which college you will attend no later than May 1st
Accept one offer of admission – pay deposit
Accept financial–aid award
Decline all others
Can a student choose to report 2016 information if the family’s financial situation has changed since 2015 taxes were filed?
No. You cannot choose which year’s information to report.
You must report the information the FAFSA asks for. If your family’s income has changed since the 2015 tax year, talk to the college financial aid office about the family’s situation.
Note: For certain items on the FAFSA, you must report “as of today.” For most of these items, that’s quite simple. (Example: The balance of your savings and checking accounts “as of today” is easy to look up and report.)
However, it could get tricky when it comes to the student’s or parent’s marital status. The FAFSA asks for marital status “as of today” (the day it’s filled out). So if the student or parent is married now but wasn’t in 2015 (and therefore didn’t file taxes as married), the spouse’s income will need to be added to the FAFSA. Similarly, if the student or parent filed 2015 taxes as married but is no longer married when filling out the FAFSA, the spouse’s income will need to be subtracted.

17. Career Center Mrs. Noble
Counselor Caseloads
A – Chh Mrs. Franklin
Chi – Gl Ms. Rieger
Go – K Mr. Rutherford
L – O Mr. Vanderport
P –So Mrs. Lee-Pope
Sp – Z Mrs. Wiskerchen
Career Center Mrs. Noble
Can a student choose to report 2016 information if the family’s financial situation has changed since 2015 taxes were filed?
No. You cannot choose which year’s information to report.
You must report the information the FAFSA asks for. If your family’s income has changed since the 2015 tax year, talk to the college financial aid office about the family’s situation.
Note: For certain items on the FAFSA, you must report “as of today.” For most of these items, that’s quite simple. (Example: The balance of your savings and checking accounts “as of today” is easy to look up and report.)
However, it could get tricky when it comes to the student’s or parent’s marital status. The FAFSA asks for marital status “as of today” (the day it’s filled out). So if the student or parent is married now but wasn’t in 2015 (and therefore didn’t file taxes as married), the spouse’s income will need to be added to the FAFSA. Similarly, if the student or parent filed 2015 taxes as married but is no longer married when filling out the FAFSA, the spouse’s income will need to be subtracted.