1. College Applications and Decisions
Class of 2019
College Applications and Decisions

2. College Application Process
It’s easy as ….
1. Complete college application(s)
2. Send Transcripts through Parchment
3. Send SAT Scores

3. Step 1. Apply to college 1. Log onto college website.
Examples: schoolcraft.edu, msu.edu, cmich.edu
2. Click Apply Now
3. Complete online application- answer ALL questions!
4. Pay Application fee

4. Fee Waiver for Free/Red. Lunch

5. When to Apply for college
By November 1 You are responsible for sending your transcript (Parchment.com) and your SAT scores (collegeboard.com). See handout for further details.

6. Teacher & Counselor Recommendations
Ask for recommendations several weeks before the deadline
Ask teachers in classes where you’ve been most active/interested
Get recommendations from employers, organizations, etc
Resumes listing YOUR honors, awards and accomplishments need to be provided to the person recommending you.
All Common Applications require a letter of recommendation from your Counselor.
Most schools do not require recommendations.

7. Step 2: Send Transcripts
Follow the steps outlined in the handout provided to send your transcripts to college(s) you apply to Parchment.com

8. Tips for Parchment
Make sure you spell your first and last name correctly (no nicknames)
There is no fee to send transcripts
Please see Guidance Secretary if a fee is requested. She can send them FREE of charge.

9. Step 3: Send SAT Scores

10. You must complete all 3 steps before colleges will review your application

11. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Available in October online at fafsa.gov
You and your parent will complete the form on line using tax information from 2016.
You list schools you have applied to on the form.
The form determines your EFC (Expected Family Contribution)
The EFC determines your eligibility for need and non-need based aid; grants, loans, etc.
Each school on your FAFSA will send you an “Award letter”
Do Form by 2/14 – declare your school 5/1
One of the first things you are going to want to do after finishing your applications for admission is start on the FAFSA form.
This form becomes available in mid December and is recommended that it be filled out online.
FAFSA is important because it is used by many schools to determine a student’s eligibility for need based federal and state aid. Once received, FAFSA is used to create a Student Aid Report and determine the Expected Family Contribution
The Expected Family Contribution is just like it sounds. It is the amount of money that the government thinks your family should be able to pay for a year of your education.
If you are curious what your EFC might be you can go online and use the FAFSA4caster to estimate the EFC.

12. Four Types of Financial Aid
Grants
Loans
Gift funds
Based upon financial need
Can come from University or government funds
Do NOT have to be repaid
Funds which must be repaid, with interest
Can be subsidized or unsubsidized
Subsidized loans require financial need and unsubsidized do not
Scholarships
Work Study
Gift funds
Commonly based upon academic achievement or special talents
Merit scholarships are usually based on high school GPA, class rank, & standardized test scores
Do NOT have to be repaid
Based upon financial need
Students work part time for eligible employers
Can earn wages up to the amount award for work study in the financial aid package
Financial Aid packages include four categories of aid. All offered aid will fit into one of the categories to help you better understand your package.
The package might have any combination of these four types of aid and can vary drastically by student.

13. CIC Scholarship wall
Visit the CIC on a weekly basis to obtain scholarship information.
The Scholarship wall is updated on a regular basis.
Websites to review for scholarships, career info.,etc.
fastweb.com, Scholarships.com, knowhow2go.org, careeronestop.org
Check out the Guidance Webpage for more information

15. Important Dates October – Michigan College Month
October 1- Complete College app. For Early Action
October 1- Complete FAFSA
October 2- Attend Schoolcraft College Night 6-8 PM
October 3- “Paying for College” presentation FHS PAC 7 PM
October 10 and 11- FAFSA Assistance for parents during Parent Teacher Conferences

20. Thursday, September 27
Location:
Franklin Library
FHS Alumnus Ben Christopher will talk about careers in the construction field.
Come during A, B or C Lunch!
For more information:
Contact Mrs. Hart in the LMC or
Light
Refreshments
Served

21. Construction Trades: HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)
HEO (Heavy Equipment Operator)
Electrical
Pipefitter
Architectural Millwork
CAD (Computer Aided Design)
Pre-Engineering

22. 2018-19 Tentative Schedule September 27, 2018 Construction Trades
October
Welding
November
CNC (Computer Numerical Control) in Manufacturing
December
Law Enforcement/Public Safety (Fire, EMT, etc.)
January
Military
February
Cosmetology/Massage Therapy
March
Carpentry
April
Automotive
May
Medical
June
Resume writing for summer jobs