1. Senior Informational Session
Presented by henry ford ii high school counselors
A-DE: Wendy Johnson
DF-KA: Bettye Ann Kittle
Intern Courtney Zullo
KB-L & AVID: Matt Joseph
Intern Christine Mudalige
M-SG: Catherine Livingston
SH-Z: Greg Jesko

2. Agenda Naviance Financial Aid Discuss Post-Secondary Options
Traditional “College” Application Process
Question and Answer Session

3. Ford ii college week activities
October 21st-25th
Monday – College Conversation Day Discuss College Experience with your Teachers
Tuesday – College Trivia Quiz – Winning class gets a prize
Wednesday – I Applied Day – Seniors Sign Posters in Commons of Colleges Applied to
Thursday – Door Decorating – Winning class gets a prize
Friday – College Apparel Day – Door Decorating Winner Announced – Trophy Presentation
**Check out the barometer in the Commons with percentage of seniors who have applied**
**Counselors will be available EVERYDAY during all lunch hours to assist students with college applications, FAFSA, and post-secondary questions**
SENIOR GOAL: EVERY SENIOR SHOULD APPLY TO A COLLEGE BY OCTOBER 31ST

4. What does Naviance offer?
Career Exploration
College Exploration
Sign up for college visits offered at Henry Ford II High School
Request Transcripts
Scholarships and Financial Aid
ALL UNDER THE COLLEGES TAB

6. Requesting transcripts
eYOU MUST CLICK ON PINK PLUS BUTTOM TO REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT

7. Type Name of College & Select from List
This is where you indicate if you are Applying via Common App
This question NEEDS to be answered!

8. Requesting initial, mid-year & final transcripts
Needs to be selected in the fall
Needs to be selected after midterms
Needs to be selected after finals
TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE SENT UNLESS YOU REQUEST THEM

9. Financial aid 101 Scholarships FREE Grants FREE Work Study EMPLOYMENT
Student Loans PAY BACK

10. Fafsa – free application for federal student aid
Get help paying for college – Submit a FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Begin application on October 1st

11. GET MY STUDENT AID APP

12. HOW TO GET MORE MONEY FOR COLLEGE
Simple Steps to Apply for Federal Student Aid through FAFSA
Create FSA ID at: student.gov/fsaid
Your FSA ID allows you to electronically sign your FAFSA
Student and Parent both require FSA IDs
Complete FAFSA Application at: fafsa.ed.gov
Both parent’s and your social security numbers
Any untaxed income statements (i.e. child support – if applicable)
Current bank and asset statements (if applicable)

13. Financial aid night Financial Aid Night Stevenson High School
September 26th
6:30 PM Auditorium

14. College is a post-secondary education
The term “college” refers to the attainment of valuable postsecondary credentials beyond Ford High School, including professional/technical certificates and academic degrees.
College is no longer just defined as an individual pursuing a degree at a two-year or four-year institution.

15. Post-secondary options
Community College (2 year)
College or University (4 years)
Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Marines, Airforce, Coast Guard
Trade/Vocational Schools
Cosmetology, Carpenters, Plumbers, Electrical Workers
Apprenticeship Programs
Enter the Workforce

16. MICHIGAN PUBLIC COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS
AVERAGE GPA
AVERAGE ACT
AVERAGE SAT
TUITION & HOUSING COSTS
Central Michigan University
3.4 23
1104
$23,050
Davenport University
2.0 18
950
$22,000 (tuition)
Eastern Michigan University 22
1084
$23,400
Ferris State University
3.3
1056
$21,850
Finlandia University
3.0 21
1100
$15,650
Grand Valley State University
3.6 24
1140
Kendall College of Art & Design
866
$31,950
Lake Superior State University
3.2
N/A
$11,400
Michigan State University
3.7 26
1120
$24,850
Michigan Technological University 27
1241
$26,400
Northern Michigan University
$21,700
Oakland University
3.5
1113
$23,100
Saginaw Valley University
1087
$20,100
University of Michigan
3.9
$26,800
University of Michigan – Dearborn 25
1127
$11,650 (tuition)
University of Michigan – Flint
$20,600
Wayne State University
1109
$23,800
Western Michigan University
1070
$22,400

17. College application Applications are completed online
Pay application fee
Some schools have no application fee
Waiver for low income students may be available
Request transcript through Naviance
Early Action/Early Decision Date is November 1st – recommend all applications be submitted by October 31st
Some schools have deadlines for admission and financial aid
Others have rolling admissions (no deadline)
Research the school(s) you are applying to for deadlines

18. College visits Things to see and do when you visit a college:
Visit the college admission office
Take a campus tour
Meet with a financial aid officer
Meet a professor in your field of interest
Talk with current students
Look into extra curricular/athletic interests or student services
Check out various housing arrangements
Sign up for College Visits through Naviance
“Visiting colleges is an excellent way to weed through the propaganda and objectively learn about the campus atmosphere, the students, the environment, and the location of the college that you are considering.”
~ College Admissions Services Inc.

19. Wednesday, September 18th
College visits
Baker College of Clinton Township
Tuesday, September 17th
7:30AM
Central Michigan University
9:30AM
Northwood University
Wednesday, September 18th
8:15AM
Michigan Technological University
11:15AM
College of Creative Studies
Thursday, September 19th
Laerence Technological University
12:15PM
University of Detroit Mercy
Friday, September 20th
Michigan State University
Lake Superior State University
1:20PM
University of Michigan
Monday, September 23rd
Eastern Michigan University
Northern Michigan University
Tuesday, September 24th
Saginaw Valley State University
Thursday, September 26th
University of Michigan, Flint
12:15AM
Grand Valley State University
Tuesday, October 1st
7:30AM
Bowling Green State University
10:30AM
Douglas J Aveda Institute - Royal Oak
12:20PM
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, LA
Wednesday, October 9th
8:15AM
Oakland University
Friday, October 11th
8:30AM
Western Michigan University
11:15AM
Wayne State University
Tuesday, October 15th
Albion College
Wednesday, October 16th
1:20PM
Adrian College
Tuesday, October 22nd
9:15AM
Wednesday, October 30th
1:15PM

20. Oakland University:
Go for the Gold: Saturday, October 5th 9:00-2:00
Discover OU: Saturday, February 7th, April 3rd & June 18th
Macomb Community College:
Discover Macomb
Saturday, November 17th (center campus) & Saturday, March 2, 2019 (south campus) from 10AM - 1pm. Register at:

21. Ncaa eligibility center
The Eligibility Center certifies the academic and amateur credentials of all students who want to play sports at a NCAA Division 1 or 2 institution as a freshman.
For more information:
Mr. Joseph (586)

22. Retaking the sat or act ACT SAT For information & to register:
Upcoming Dates:
October 26 / December 14
$52.00 no essay
$68 with essay
SAT
For information & to register:
Upcoming Dates:
October 5 / November 2 / December 7
$45.90 no essay
$64.50 with essay

23. Questions?
QUESTIONS?