1. How much is college really going to cost me?
Parent Engagement Conference
February 9, 2019
Elizabeth Dodd Ysleta Independent School District
Ysleta Education Foundation Coordinator of Ysleta Scholarships
Araceli Moreno Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Financial Aid, VA and Scholarships
Coordinator

3. https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
Why College?

4. What to look for in a college?
Use the College Scorecard to compare colleges:
Academic programs available
Review graduation rates
Enrollment
Tuition costs
Average salary after graduation
Student body demographics

5. Success in College

6. 79% applied for financial aid
YISD Class of 2018
2,897 graduates
79% applied for financial aid
39% applied for scholarships
1,519 (52%) students received funding towards their college education

7. YISD Class of 2018

8. Cost Comparison EPCC UTEP TTU NMSU ASU Tuition and Fees $ 3,000.00
EPCC
UTEP
TTU
NMSU
ASU
Tuition and Fees
$ 3,000.00
$ 6,400.00
$ 8,768.00
$ 6,686.40
$ 28,336.00
Books and Supplies
$ 1,060.00
$ 1,000.00
$ 1,200.00
$ 1,250.00
$ 1,300.00
Transportation
$ 2,339.00
$ 2,264.00
$ 2,300.00
$ 1,690.00
$ 1,376.00
Meal Plans
$ 1,500.00
$ 3,995.00
$ 3,902.00
$ 5,370.00
Dorms/Housing
$ 4,815.00
$ 3,675.00
$ 4,400.00
$ 6,880.00
Parking Permit $ $ $ $ $
Total
$ 6,439.00
$ 16,179.00
$ 20,193.00
$ 18,003.40
$ 44, *
*Based on full time enrollment and cost of attendance for fall and spring semesters.

10. How do we apply for Financial Aid?
Apply online:
Mobile app: myStudentAid
Application available beginning October 1st
Texas priority deadline is January 15th

11. TASFA Texas Application for State Financial Aid
Financial aid for students who are foreign/non-citizens but are classified as a Texas Resident
search: TASFA
TASFA priority deadline is January 15th
Submit application and all required documentation to every college that the student is considering to attend

12. Did you know?
82.7% of all college students received some sort of financial aid
More than $185 billion in aid is available
On average, it takes minutes to complete the FAFSA from start to finish
*Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statics National Postsecondary Student Aid Study

13. Reminders Texas priority deadline for FAFSA or TASFA is January 15th
Must apply to qualify for aid
Always check your s for updates/notifications
It is never to early to start planning for college
Always ask questions
Avoid any websites that charge you to complete the FAFSA… the FAFSA is FREE

14. So far this year…over $309,000,000 earned
Scholarships from 250+ colleges nationwide
Scholarships available to all high school students as early as 9TH GRADE
Why wait…start earning scholarships now!
Earn scholarships for:
getting an A in a course ($100 - $1,000)
getting a B in a course ($50-$600)
participating in school clubs or sports ($25 - $250)
plus much more!
Raise.Me is FREE to use for students!
So far this year…over $309,000,000 earned

15. Do apply to a variety of scholarships
Do’s & Don’ts
Do plan ahead
Do stay organized
Do apply to a variety of scholarships
Do ask questions – see your Go Center Specialist!
Do continue to apply throughout college and beyond

16. Don’t ignore small awards Don’t fall for scams
Scholarship
Do’s & Don’ts
Don’t get overwhelmed
Don’t ignore small awards
Don’t fall for scams
Don’t wait until the last minute to apply
Don’t assume that you don’t qualify!

17. Scholarship Announcements
Twitter
Guidance & Counseling Scholarship Website
search “Scholarships”

18. Available Scholarship Opportunities

20. Activity Time
1. Financial aid award that you don’t have to repay, usually based on need
Grant
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2. Form you must complete to be eligible for federal student aid
FAFSA
AFSAF
3. Do students have to have all A’s to qualify for a scholarship? NO
Yes or No

21. Activity Time 4. The four types of financial aid available are:
Loans work-study
grants scholarships
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5. Scholarships are only for U.S. Citizens
False
True or False
6. Students can apply for scholarships as early as elementary school
True
True or False