1. Carol Ann Lott Introduction to GAcollege411.org

2. Agenda 2 Overview Create an Account Career Planning High School Planning College Planning Financial Aid Planning Your Portfolio

3. Overview 3 GAcollege411.org is a free, online tool created to help Georgia students plan, apply and pay for college Provided by the State of Georgia Administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)

4. GAcollege411.org 4

5. 5 Create an Account

6. Enter Date of Birth Select the School you attend –Click the Find button –A pop-up window will appear –Select your high school/middle school –Click Next 6 Create an Account

7. Career Planning 7

8. 8 Learn About Yourself

9. 9 Explore Careers: Career List

10. 10 Explore Careers: Career Descriptions

11. Resume Builder Cover Letter Job Interview Practice Thank-You Letter Builder 11 Get A Job

12. High School Planning 12

13. Your Plan of Study 13

14. Helpful advice on how to get and stay ahead in class How To… Homework Helpers 14 Succeeding in High School

15. College Planning 15

16. 16 Test Prep

17. Research post secondary schools based on over 30 criteria –Location –School Size –Tuition Costs –Test Scores –And more 17 Explore Schools

18. 18 Explore Schools

19. 19 Applications & Transcripts

20. Financial Aid Planning 20

21. 21 Financial Aid 101

22. 22 Scholarships

23. HOPE Program 23 Academic or Merit Scholarships –HOPE Scholarship –Zell Miller Scholarship Grants –HOPE Grant –Zell Miller Grant –Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG) –HOPE GED Grant Loans –Student Access Loan (SAL) –Student Access Loan – Technical (SALT) 23

24. 24 Financial Aid Applications

25. Select a program Click on the program name to view requirements If eligible and would like to apply for the program, select Apply for this Program Click Select to submit your application 25 Financial Aid Applications: GSFAPPS

26. Your Portfolio 26

27. Your Profile Experiences Activities Community Services and Service Learning Physical Health Activities Awards, Distinctions and Honors Leadership Experiences Networking Projects 27

28. We’re Here to Help You 28

29. 29 Contact Us 800.505.4732 outreach@gsfc.org

30. Be Social 30

31. GSFC and GAcollege411 31 OUR MISSION To promote and increase access to education beyond high school for Georgians. OUR VISION To be the premier provider of student financial aid and educational services for Georgians.