1. October 17, 2015 Golden Eagle Ballrooms 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Cal State LA Parent Academy Connecting with Families and Community

2. How to Pay for College

3. What is Financial Aid? Financial Aid is a term used to describe any and all types of financial resources used to pay for a postsecondary education How to Pay for College

4. Who is eligible for Federal or State Aid?  Legal U.S. Citizen, Resident or AB540 (for state aid must be legal CA resident or qualify under AB540)  Registered for Selective Service (males only)  Attend an eligible College or University  Maintain at least ½ time enrollment at the school currently attending.  Maintain satisfactory academic progress  Not be at default with a federal or state funding agency

5. How to Pay for College Factors that help determine Financial need  Total Household Income  Total number of Investments (i.e. mutual funds, stocks etc.)  Age of older parent  Number of people living in household  Number of people in household enrolled in college  Students’ income  First generation college student

6. How to Pay for College How to determine college cost?  Tuition and fees  Books and supplies  Housing (rent, utilities, food)  Transportation  Personal expenses

7. How to Pay for College How much does it cost? Type:Cost: Community College (CC)$624 per semester/12 units California State University (CSU) $24,000 University of California (UC) $32,000 Private College and University $12,000 - $46,000

8. How to Pay for College Determining Student Need Cost of College or University __ Expected Family Contribution _____________________ Student Need

9. How to Pay for College Four Types of Financial Aid 1. Scholarships 2. Grants 3. Work Study 4. Loan / Default Prevention

10. How to Pay for College HOW AND WHEN DO YOU APPLY? Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Cal Grant GPA Verification form. You can obtain a copy of the FAFSA and the GPA verification form in the college office at your sons/daughters school or in any public library. You can also apply online at: www.fafsa.gov The Filling period for the 2015-16 college year begins January 1 st 2016. Call 1(800) 4FED-AID for more information.

11. How to Pay for College Assembly Bill 540  Assembly Bill 540 Requirements & Eligibility  Required Affidavit for AB 540 Students  Financial Resources  Additional Resources

12. How to Pay for College IMPORTANT Please remember to make copies of any document you fill out and send Any document you send should have proof of mailing, therefore you should always obtain a certificate of mailing from the post office.

13. Table Discussion

14. Making College Success A Family Goal

15. Making College Success a Family Goal Your son or daughter has the goal of getting a college degree But without identifying the steps to do that, it will be a more difficult challenge

16. In order to reach that goal they should establish A timeframe for reaching that goal Have little steps, or mini goals, that are  Realistic  “Reachable”  Measureable – You can clearly determine when you have reached or finished each “little step”  Have a time by which they will be completed Making College Success a Family Goal

17. In a similar way, without your family identifying the steps it can take to help your son or daughter reach their goal of getting a college degree, it will be a more difficult challenge for them Not impossible, but much more difficult Making College Success a Family Goal

18. There is no question that your child has the greatest responsibility for their success in college, but YOU can help and make a big difference by: Recognizing and accepting that things you do and say can contribute to your child’s success in college Making College Success a Family Goal

19. YOU can help and make a big difference by: Helping to create an environment at home that recognizes that being in college, and doing what is needed to be successful in college, is one of your son or daughter’s primary responsibilities. For the next four or five years, it is their primary “job”. Sometimes being the one to remind them that college is their primary responsibility. Making College Success a Family Goal

20. YOU can help and make a big difference by: When appropriate, letting your child know that they are giving things up today to get a college degree, but you know they will benefit greatly in the future You may also tell them that they are setting an example for their younger brothers, sisters, cousins, and nephews Making College Success a Family Goal

21. YOU can make a big difference by: Supporting (and modeling, when appropriate) those things that help to be a successful student, like: Managing time wisely Not putting things off Making school a priority Are there things presented above that you have already been doing? How might they change now that your son or daughter is in college? Making College Success a Family Goal

22. YOU can make a big difference by: Learning about the “important” times in their school calendar when they might need extra support, understanding, alone time or just a little extra “slack”. During midterms Finals Week When papers are Due When They are preparing for a Presentation or Speech When Registering for Classes Making College Success a Family Goal

23. YOU can make a big difference by: Learning at least enough about the college experience so you have an idea of what they are going through when they share things with you, you are able to discuss it with understanding and empathy. Understanding how hard it is: o To get classes and how that can delay their graduation. o Choosing a major, not being sure about their major, or thoughts about changing their major. How complex the university is and how hard It is to know all of the “rules”. Making College Success a Family Goal

24. Remember, parent/family involvement can help your child succeed in college. Parent/family involvement is the active participation of a parent and other members of the family in activities and relationship building that takes place at home to support their son or daughter’s learning, progress and success and as a college student. Making College Success a Family Goal

25. Table Discussion

26. THANK YOU!