1. Presented by Auburn Career/College Counselors Jon Morrow, AHS Stephanie Glenisky, AMHS Steve Mead, ARHS

2. Agenda Types of Schools...Which is Right for You? Intro to Finances Q&A

3. Intentional Education

4. What Type of School? Community College Technical College Career/Specialty School Four-Year Public Four-Year Private

5. Why choose a Community or Technical College? Convenience Lake Washington Institute of Technology Seattle Community College District Bellevue College Highline Community College Renton Technical College Green River Community College Tacoma Community College Bates Technical College Pierce College Clover Technical College

6. Community vs. Technical College:...There are some differences Community College Two Pathways Academic Transfer credits to a four- year university or college Some offer BA degree Professional/Technical End goal may be work or transfer Blend of theory and hands on instruction Technical College Choose a Program vs. individual classes Classroom is conducted much like the working environment for which you are training Some disciplines have transfer agreements with universities Primary end goal is work

7. Career and Specialty Schools Private, For-Profit Companies Gene Juarez, Culinary Schools, DeVry, Everest, FIDM, etc. Training for specific careers Costs Application process may include interview Financial aid? Transferable?

8. Washington Four-Year Public Baccalaureates Central Washington University Eastern Washington University The Evergreen State College Western Washington University University of Washington U of W Bothell or Tacoma Washington State University WSU Vancouver, Tri-Cities or Everett WWU TESC UW CWU EWU WSU

9. Four-Year Independent Colleges & Universities The Art Institute of Seattle Cornish College of the Arts Gonzaga University Northwest University Pacific Lutheran University Saint Martin’s University Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Trinity Lutheran University University of Puget Sound Whitman College Whitworth College Heritage University CWU Art Institute, SPU, SU, Cornish, Northwest Whitman PLU, UPS Whitworth, Gonzaga St. Martins Trinity Lutheran Heritage U.

10. Out Of State Colleges/Universities ? Things to consider…  Public: Tuition (2X)  Private: No Additional Tuition  Add Cost for Travel Expenses  Possibility for WUE (Tuition = 140-150% of in-state)  Back-up Plan?  Websites: www.californiacolleges.edu www.princetonreview.com

11. WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange Program AlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColorado HawaiiIdahoMontanaNevada New Mexico North Dakota Oregon South Dakota UtahWashingtonWyoming

12. Paying for Post H.S. Education Cost of attendance includes: Tuition Fees &/or Supplies Books Room & Board Personal expenses Transportation

13. 2013/2014 Cost of Attendance Community colleges $5,000-6,500 *Technical colleges $5,000+ Career schools $19K-$35K *4 year public colleges $18,000-$24,500 4 year private colleges $33K-$50K+ **Includes housing expenses Out of State Public = 200% tuition * Costs vary by Educational Program chosen

14. Paying for College Family funds Scholarships *Grants *Work-study jobs *Loans *Seniors will submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 st to determine eligibility for these funds.

15. GET: Guaranteed Education Tuition Program Washington State’s prepaid tuition program (529 Savings Plan under Federal IRS rules) Lock cost of future college tuition by purchasing units today Fund guaranteed by the state to pay costs of future tuition Units should be purchased at least two years in advance 529 Tip: Have grandparents take out a 529 … pay directly to the school/college

16. Scholarship Search Your Career Center Search Engines & Websites (Career Center Internet Lists) - www.thewashboard.org - www.fastweb.com - www.scholarshipexperts.com Scholarship Books/Ask Everyone Schools/Departmental Awards Auburn Community Scholarship Program (Sr) *Professional Email*

17. SCHOLARSHIPS Both merit-based and merit + need Awarded for: Academic achievement Talent or skill Community service Leadership/school activities Parent affiliation with a club or organization Financial need (Husky Promise/Cougar Commit)

18. Scholarships….Most Require Essays TOPIC Examples: How have your achievements impacted you… How will obtaining a degree impact your future? How will a degree impact your community? How have others inspired you? How did they help shape your life Don’t just answer the essay question, give them something to remember

19. Auburn Community Scholarship Auburn School District senior graduates ONLY Application available in January on Career Center website…recipients announced at Senior Award Nights Many scholarships totaling over $85,000 Deadline March

20. Paying for College Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Go to www.fafsa.gov (not!!! www.fafsa.com)www.fafsa.gov Deadlines Recommend completing between January 1 st and February 1 st March 15 deadline for most Two-Year and Technical Colleges Grants Work Study Loans (Subsidized: No interest and Pay when completed) Discuss options with parents Interest/Payments do not begin until after graduation

21. The FAFSA4caster Affordability Estimation Tool Practice using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before actual form is available…early analysis tool Reduces time required to submit actual FAFSA in January of the student’s senior year of high school

22. Financial Aid for Undocumented Students House Bill 1079: Approved In-State tuition for undocumented students WASFA: New for the state of Washington, financial support via State Need Grant ( http://www.readysetgrad.org/wasfa ) ( http://www.readysetgrad.org/wasfa Private scholarships exist (Hispanic Scholarship Fund and others…) Dual Credit: AP/Running Start/Tech Prep

23. Additional Ways to Save $$$ Bargain Schools...Community College Finish in Four-Years AP/Running Start/Tech Prep The Value of Financial Planning Negotiate Financial Aid Package In-State vs. Out-of-State Commute or Live off Campus Creative When Buying Textbooks (Rent)

24. Upcoming Events College Rep Visits- Fall... at each high school Planning for College Night-November 3 @ ARHS Paying for College Night – January 13 @ AHS Beyond High School Night – February 4 @ AMHS

25. WASHINGTON College Goal WASHINGTON @ Auburn High School Library @ Auburn Mountainview Library @ Various College Campuses

26. Your Career Center is here to help! Auburn High School Jon Morrow, Counselor jmorrow@auburn.wednet.edu / 253-931-4929 Auburn Mountainview High School Stephanie Glenisky, Counselor sglenisky@auburn.wednet.edu/ 253-804-5195 Auburn Riverside High School Steve Mead, Counselor smead@auburn.wednet.edu / 253-804-5161

27. Thank you for coming tonight!