2. Options to Continue Your Education ¡Sí Se Puede!

3. Adelante Education Coalition Adelante means: –Onward, moving, forward, “go for it!” A Statewide coalition of organizations that support the educational opportunities of Latino and migrant students. www.adelantenc.org

4. Basic Steps to Plan For College The U.S. College System vs. Latin America Academic process begins in elementary school Seek out guidance and help.

5. College Credit in High School Learn and Earn –www.nclearnandearn.gov UNC-G iSchool AP Courses Early/Middle College More on CFNC.org

6. College Options Attend UNC Schools Private Colleges/ Universities Proprietary Schools and Online Programs Online Programs from Mexico Return to Your Country of Origin

7. Attend UNC Schools GOOD REASONS –Admit all NC students, including undocumented students STOP AND THINK –Out of state tuition: $7,000 to $8,000 per semester –Room and Board Extra

8. NC Community Colleges GOOD REASONS –Beginning Fall 2010: Admit all NC students, including undocumented students STOP AND THINK –Out of state tuition: $7,000 to $8,000 per year. –Legal residents have registration priority

9. Private Colleges / Universities GOOD REASONS –Can admit anyone they want. –Often have private scholarships. –Want more Latino students! STOP AND THINK –Expensive, but… –Less diverse environments

10. Private Career Schools / Online Universities GOOD REASONS –Can admit anyone they want. –May provide training in high-demand careers –Online learning environments STOP AND THINK –Prices range greatly –Some are for-profit entities –Online learning isn’t for everyone

11. Online Programs from Mexico and Other Latin American Countries GOOD REASONS –Designed for migrant students –Inexpensive –Online learning environments STOP AND THINK –Require advanced Spanish language skills –Online learning environments

12. Return to Country of Origin GOOD REASONS –Inexpensive –Cultural learning environment STOP AND THINK –Require advanced Spanish language skills –Distance from family –Immigration rules

13. Scholarship Options Research online Ask about local scholarships in your school counseling office. Check citizenship requirements Apply for as many as possible

14. DREAM Act Allows states to charge in-state tuition for undocumented students Provides a path to citizenship! Supported by President Obama Introduced in Congress, but failed.

15. Advocate with Adelante Join us for lobby days at the General Assembly Write a letter to the editor Sign petition to allow ALL NC high school graduates to attend our community colleges Join the NC Dream Team Get creative! Get active!