1. CCHS Counseling Department
Welcome to our Fall Senior Parent Workshop!
Counseling Office:

2. How To Be and Stay Informed
Stay informed about:
Dates, Deadlines, Upcoming Events

3. CCHS Graduation Requirements
Course Area
Credits Required
(Early Grad)
(May Grad)
Language Arts 4
Math
3 + proficiency
Science 2
Social Studies
3 ½
Health/PE 1
Career & Technical Education
Humanities
Computer Education
Electives
10 - minimum
11 - minimum
Total
26 credits
27 credits
If students are planning to attend college, the above credit requirements are different.

4. Important Information & Handouts
2018 SENIOR CORNER
See the BLUE colored handout for information on upcoming dates, events and deadlines
QUESTIONS???
Sara Marietta
Kerri Kingery

5. cchs.canoncityschools.org
Please visit the Counseling Department website for information and to access documents

6. Is your student interested in Military or Workforce?
Military Contact Information
Post-High School Planning page of Counseling Department website
Workforce
Internships through PaCE / Mrs. Tedesko

7. Is your student College Bound?
Stay with us after the general session for in-depth college information

8. ? Questions Thank you for your time and attention!
Please let us know if you have specific questions or concerns!

9. College Bound Student
Presentation

10. Narrowing Down Options
Makes and Breaks
Must-Haves and Can’t Stands
What are the deal breakers
Research and Rank
How do the preferences match up to what they offer
Visit
How do you know you’ll fit in if you haven’t been there?
Consider ALL Factors – Pros vs Cons
Academics
Student Life
Involvement
Location
$$$
Handout

11. Money Matters College Tuition Room/Board Year 2 Year 4 Year
Adams State
$9,440
$8,550
$17,990
$35,980
$71,960
Colorado Mesa
$8,370
$10,638
$19,008
$38,016
$76,032
Colorado State University
$11,080
$11,862
$22,374
$45,884
$91,768
CSU-P
$10,090
$9,770
$19,860
$39,720
$79,440
Fort Lewis
$6,742
$11,268
$18,010
$36,020
$72,040
Metropolitan State University of Denver
$6,928
$9,000
$15,928
$31,856
$63,712
University of Colorado
$12,086
$13,998
$26,084
$52,168
$104,336
UCCS
$10,201
$11,500
$21,701
$43,402
$86,804
University of Northern Colorado
$9,545
$10,980
$20,525
$41,050
$82,100
Western State
$9,802
$19,347
$38,694
$77,388
Pueblo Community College
$5,465
$10,930
Savings at each institution if you attend PCC for the first two years.
Adams State
$25,050
Colorado Mesa
$27,086
Colorado State University
$34,954
CSU-P
$28,790
$48,330
Fort Lewis
$25,090
Metropolitan State College of Denver
$20,926
University of Colorado
$41,238
UCCS
$27,768
University of Northern Colorado
$30,120
Western State
$27,764

12. Applying Meeting Deadlines On-Line Applications Application Fee
Look for application deadlines for each school
On-Line Applications
Application Fee
Request fee waiver from school
Do they have a free application fee timeline
Transcripts
Mrs. Vertrees or Mrs. Bussey
Admission Index
Grade Point Average and SAT composite score

13. Transcripts for Dual Credit Classes
Must be requested directly from PCC or CSU Pueblo
Courses taken for Dual Credit do NOT show as dual credit on CCHS transcript
Do NOT need to be included as part of initial application process to colleges
Request PCC or CSU-P transcripts be sent directly to colleges

14. SAT ACT Need Scores actstudent.org Consider Retaking Handout
collegeboard.org
Mrs. Kingery
Consider Retaking
November 4 – CCHS December 2 – CSU Pueblo
Fee - $46 / Fee Waivers
Increase score
KHAN ACADEMY
Handout
ACT
actstudent.org
Register
Fee - $46 / Fee Waivers

15. Scholarships Financial Aid
FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid
fafsa.ed.gov
Grants, Loans, Work-Study Funds
Tuition, room and board, books and supplies
Handouts
Financial Aid Night
Monday, October 23, 2017
6:00 – 8:00 pm
CCHS Auditorium

16. Athletics ? NCAA NAIA eligibilitycenter.org
playnaia.org/eligibility-center

17. Housing Housing Rules When to Apply
Be aware of specific requirements for each school
How long are they required to live on-campus
Can you live with family
Can you commute
How do the meal plans work if you live on-campus or off-campus
When to Apply
Check dates and deadlines for each school
Deposit (most often) required
Refund if canceled?

18. Letters of Recommendation
Letter of Recommendation Information Sheet
Hand to each person wish to complete recommendation
Admission
Scholarships
Employment

19. Questions: kingerk@canoncityschools.org?
Thanks!!!
Questions: