1 Financial Aid Workshops See pages 3 & 4 Attend a 45-minute financial aid presentation where experts from local colleges and universities will provide an inside look at how to pay for college. Presenters will also give a brief overview of today’s event and tell you how to use this guide to enter to win a $1,000 Cash for College Scholarship. 2 College Life Workshops/Career Panels See pages 3 & 4 You’ll also have the opportunity to attend multiple college life workshops and career-themed panels that focus on various aspects of college and career preparation. 13 th Annual College & Career Convention Nov. 5 - 6, 2014 Los Angeles Convention Center lacashforcollege.org 2014 Convention Resource Guide Your Key to Success Presented by 3 Exhibit Hall You can also visit the exhibit hall where college and university admissions representatives, financial aid providers and community-based organizations are waiting to answer YOUR questions, and to provide you with information to help you pursue your interests and goals. See page 5 3 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Today’s Event:
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11 Financial Aid Workshops
See pages 3 & 4Attend a 45-minute � nancial aid presentation where experts from local colleges and universities will provide an inside look at how to pay for college. Presenters will also give a brief overview of today’s event and tell you how to use this guide to enter to win a $1,000 Cash for College Scholarship.
2 College Life Workshops/Career Panels
See pages 3 & 4
You’ll also have the opportunity to attend multiple college life workshops and career-themed panels that focus on various aspects of college and career preparation.
13th Annual
College & Career Convention
Nov. 5 - 6, 2014
Los Angeles Convention Center
lacashforcollege.org
2014 Convention Resource GuideYour Key to Success
Presented by
3 Exhibit Hall
You can also visit the exhibit hall where college and university admissions representatives, � nancial aid providers and community-based organizations are waiting to answer YOUR questions, and to provide you with information to help you pursue your interests and goals.
See page 5
3 Steps to Getting the Most Out of Today’s Event:
Welcome to the 13th Annual College & Career Convention.
This event will help put you on the path toward higher education and lifelong success.
In a competitive economy, earning a college degree is a crucial investment toward a � nancially secure and ful� lling future. Most careers today require some form of postsecondary education. While the rising cost of higher education might make you worry that college is out of reach, it is important to know that � nancial assistance is available. Studies show that often, the barrier to higher education isn’t a lack of � nancial aid – it’s that students can’t get the information and application assistance to access it. The College and Career Convention is about making your education and career goals more affordable and attainable.
From California’s system of community colleges and universities, vocational and trade schools to our prestigious independent colleges and universities, there is a place for everyone to learn. With abundant � nancial aid resources – including programs unique to California like Cal Grants and the California Dream Act – there are � nancial assistance options for everyone.
I hope that your time at the Convention helps you discover new resources that bring you closer to ful� lling your dreams.
My best wishes for a successful event and for your continued success.
Sincerely,
A Message from Mayor Eric Garcetti
Thank you to our sponsors and contributors
Eric GarcettiMayor, City of Los Angeles
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SalutatorianFellow Dean Scholar Media
AEGMicrosoft CorporationSouthern California Edison
Los Angeles Community College District
State Farm Insurance Companies
Hot 92.3Univision
Communication, Inc.
AT&TYoussef and Kamel Mawardi Fund
Title Valedictorian
California Student Aid Commission • City of Los Angeles • City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development DepartmentCity of Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board • City of Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment DepartmentLos Angeles Community College District • Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family ServicesLos Angeles Uni� ed School District • United Way of Greater Los Angeles • WorkSource California • YouthSource
Partners
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Financial Aid Workshop Schedule
College Life & Career Panel Presentations
START TIME MEETING ROOMS PRESENTER
8:45 a.m. 402ABNallely Gecik, Vanguard University
Michelle Barreau, Los Angeles Harbor College
9 a.m. 403AMario Sanchez, Los Angeles City College
Maria Lopez, Rio Hondo College
9:15 a.m. 403BGregorio Alcantar, California State University, Northridge
Patricia Martinez Chandler, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
9:45 a.m. 402ABNallely Gecik, Vanguard University
Michelle Barreau, Los Angeles Harbor College
10 a.m. 403AMario Sanchez, Los Angeles City College
Maria Lopez, Rio Hondo College
10:15 a.m. 403BGregorio Alcantar, California State University, Northridge
Patricia Martinez Chandler, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
10:45 a.m. 402ABNallely Gecik, Vanguard University
Michelle Barreau, Los Angeles Harbor College
11 a.m. 403AMario Sanchez, Los Angeles City College
Maria Lopez, Rio Hondo College
11:15 a.m. 403BGregorio Alcantar, California State University, Northridge
Patricia Martinez Chandler, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
11:45 a.m. 402AB Nallely Gecik, Vanguard University
START TIMES MEETING ROOMS
TOPIC
9:30 & 10:30 a.m. 301A Are You Eligible to Attend College? Let’s Start With A-G Requirements – Stephanie Suarez, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
11:30 a.m. 301A What Every High School Senior Should Know: College Placement Exams – Maria Gonzalez, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
9:30 & 11:30 a.m. 301B Pursue Your Dream Career – Greg Braendel, Career Dreams Educational Foundation
10:30 a.m. 301B What Every High School Senior Should Know: College Placement Exams – Maria Gonzalez, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 303A AB540 and the California Dream Act: Higher Education Opportunities For Immigrant Students – Ana Cornejo, DACA Ambassador Youth Policy Institute
9:30 a.m. 303B Factors to Consider in Choosing a College, Major and Career – Kevin Meza, Glendale Community College
10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 303B Resources for Students with Disabilities – Aries Jaramillo, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
9:30 a.m. 304A Exploring Careers in Arts, Media, Entertainment
10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 304A Exploring Careers in Social Services, Legal, and Law Enforcement
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 304B Exploring Careers in Business and Entrepreneurship
9:30 & 10:30 a.m. 304C Exploring Careers in Healthcare
11:30 a.m. 304C Exploring Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
9:30 & 11:30 a.m. 306A Alternatives for Saving and Paying for College – Sal Murguia, Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
10:30 a.m. 306A Factors to Consider in Choosing a College, Major and Career – Kevin Meza, Glendale Community College
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 306B Advantages of Attending a Community College: Concurrent Enrollment & Requirements for Transfer Students – Lynn Wood, East Los Angeles College
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 308B How to Write a Personal Statement Colleges Will Want to Read – Jazmin Sandoval Valenzuela, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
9:30 & 11:30 a.m. 308B How to get Work Experience, Internships, and Prepare for College – Jeffrey Torres, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
10:30 a.m. 308B Surviving Your First Year of College: What Every High School Senior Should Know – Ana Rivera, Loyola Marymount University Alumna
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 309 Attending a CSU vs. UC – Rosa Martin Munoz, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 404AB Scholarship Opportunities and Resources – Silvestre Vallejo, i.am College Track Boyle Heights
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014
California Student Aid Commission • City of Los Angeles • City of Los Angeles Economic and Workforce Development DepartmentCity of Los Angeles Workforce Investment Board • City of Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment DepartmentLos Angeles Community College District • Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family ServicesLos Angeles Uni� ed School District • United Way of Greater Los Angeles • WorkSource California • YouthSource
Note - Financial Aid content is the same during each presentation and not speci� c to the presenter’s institution.
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Financial Aid Workshop Schedule
College Life & Career Panel PresentationsSTART TIMES MEETING
ROOMSTOPIC
9:30 & 10:30 a.m. 301A Are You Eligible to Attend College? Let’s Start With A-G Requirements – Stephanie Suarez, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
11:30 a.m. 301A What Every High School Senior Should Know: College Placement Exams – Maria Gonzalez, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
9:30 & 11:30 a.m. 301B Pursue Your Dream Career – Greg Braendel, Career Dreams Educational Foundation
10:30 a.m. 301B How to get Work Experience, Internships, and Prepare for College – Jeffrey Torres, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 303A AB540 and the California Dream Act: Higher Education Opportunities for Immigrant Students – IDEAS at UCLA
9:30 a.m. 303B How to Write a Personal Statement Colleges Will Want to Read – Jazmin Sandoval Valenzuela, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 303B Resources for Students with Disabilities – Carmen Varela, Disability Rights California/Client Assistance Program
9:30 a.m. 304A Exploring Careers in Social Services, Legal, and Law Enforcement
10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 304A Exploring Careers in Arts, Media, Entertainment
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 304B Exploring Careers in Business and Entrepreneurship
11:30 a.m. 304C Exploring Careers in Healthcare
9:30 & 10:30 a.m. 304C Exploring Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 306A Factors to Consider in Choosing a College, Major and Career – Saul Plasencia, Ed. S., Hamilton High School
9:30 & 11:30 a.m. 306B Advantages of Attending a Community College – Concurrent Enrollment & Requirements for Transfer Students – Shirley Arceo, Cerritos College
10:30 a.m. 306B What Every High School Senior Should Know: College Placement Exams – Maria Gonzalez, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
9:30 & 11:30 a.m. 308A How to Afford the Cost of a Private College – Ana Rivera, Loyola Marymount University Alumni
10:30 a.m. 308A Thinking about Attending College Out of State? – Gary Bednorz, University of New Mexico
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 308B Surviving Your First Year of College: What Every High School Senior Should Know – Rosa Martin Munoz, University of California, Berkeley Destination College
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 309 Attending a CSU vs. UC – Cynthia Martinez, California State University, Northridge and Juan Villegas University of California, Merced
9:30, 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. 404AB Scholarship Opportunities and Resources – Wilda Kier, ThinkGRADUATE/Urban GRADUATE
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014
Note - Financial Aid content is the same during each presentation and not speci� c to the presenter’s institution.
START TIME MEETING ROOMS PRESENTER
8:45 a.m. 402ABNallely Gecik, Vanguard University
Michelle Barreau, Los Angeles Harbor College
9 a.m. 403ANicole Jackson, California State University, Long Beach
Maria Lopez, Rio Hondo College
9:15 a.m. 403BThomas Garbrecht, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Daniel Wait, Loyola Marymount University
9:45 a.m. 402ABNallely Gecik, Vanguard University
Michelle Barreau, Los Angeles Harbor College
10 a.m. 403ANicole Jackson, California State University, Long Beach
Maria Lopez, Rio Hondo College
10:15 a.m. 403BThomas Garbrecht, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Daniel Wait, Loyola Marymount University
10:45 a.m. 402ABNallely Gecik, Vanguard University
Michelle Barreau, Los Angeles Harbor College
11 a.m. 403ANicole Jackson, California State University, Long Beach
Maria Lopez, Rio Hondo College
11:15 a.m. 403BThomas Garbrecht, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Daniel Wait, Loyola Marymount University
11:45 a.m. 402AB Nallely Gecik, Vanguard University
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*As of 10.21.2014. For a complete list of exhibitors and a � oor map, please visit the information booth located in Hall K.** Not appearing in all three portions of the Convention.
College & Career Exhibitors – All booths are located in Hall K
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LA Youth at Work can help. Follow three easy steps and you’ll be on your way to earning a paycheck:
1. GET READY - Attend a Job Skills Workshop and we’ll teach you how to write a résumé, stand out in a job interview and even what clothes to wear.
2. PROVE YOU’RE READY – The Work Readiness Certi� cate will put you at the front of the line. It tells employers that you have successfully mastered the necessary skills to obtain an entry-level job.
3. GET A JOB – Because we have great connections with top employers in Los Angeles, we will help you identify job opportunities through local hiring events and preferred job listings.
Obtain skills to get a job. Contact LA Youth at Work today! For more information, visit layouthatwork.org or call 213.580.7505.
An initiative of the
NEED A JOB?
ORGANIZATION
Academy of Art University
Alabama A&M University
Art Center College of Design
Azusa Paci� c University
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
California Center for Sustainable Energy
California Polytechnic State University, Pomona
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo**
California State University, Chico
California State University, Dominguez Hills
California State University, Maritime
California State University, Northridge
California State University, San Bernardino
California Student Aid Commission
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center**
Cerritos College**
Children's Hospital Los Angeles
City Year
Columbia College Hollywood
Daemen College
Dillard University**
East Los Angeles College
Edvisors
El Camino College
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising**
Fastweb
Glendale Community College
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Johnson C. Smith University
Latino Equality Alliance
LAUSD-Foster Youth Achievement Program
LAUSD Grad Van
ORGANIZATION
Los Angeles Community College District
Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services
Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
Los Angeles Harbor College**
Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles Trade-Technical College
Microsoft Corporation
Manly Deeds Scholarsihp Fund
Mount St. Mary's College
NewSchool of Architecture + Design
Notre Dame de Namur University**
Paci� c Lutheran University
Pepperdine University
Point Foundation
Santa Monica College
Southern California Christian Colleges
Southern California Edison
Stepping in the Right Direction
The "I Can Afford College" Financial Aid Awareness Campaign
ThinkGRADUATE/UrbanGRADUATE **
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Los Angeles
University of California, Merced
University of Dubuque
University of Nevada, Reno
University of San Francisco
University of Southern California
University of Southern California Norman Topping Scholarship Program
West Virginia University Institute of Technology
Young Invincibles**
Youth Policy Institute
In partnership with
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Worried about correctly � lling out your FAFSA and GPA Veri� cation forms?
Financial Aid experts will be available at participating high schools, colleges and community-based organizations throughout Los Angeles to help you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the California Dream Act Application, and the Cal Grant GPA Veri� cation Form.
FREE Financial Aid WorkshopsJanuary - March 2015
SUPER SATURDAY: Jan. 31, 2015
Plan on attending the
Completing these � nancial aid applications also opens doors to receiving Cal Grants.Cal Grants are free money (up to $12,000 per year) for qualifying California students attending California schools. Come see how you can access Cal grants and all kinds of other � nancial aid resources.
Don’t forget:
When it comes to � nancial
aid, there’s something for
everyone, regardless of age,
income, academic history or
immigration status*!
To � nd a workshop location near you,
visit: calgrants.o
rg/cashforcolleg
eFor more info and to � nd out what materials to bring with you, visit lacashforcollege.org or call 213.580.7549.
*Undocumented students are eligible for college admissions and � nancial aid
from the State of California.
Worried about correctly � lling out your FAFSA and GPA Veri� cation forms?
Did you know that you must complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and GPA Veri� cation forms in order to receive any � nancial aid for college?
Earn priority admission to the California State University with junior standing once you earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) at a California community college. The new joint transfer program is the best path for students like you to transfer between the two college systems. Complete 60 units at a California community college to receive your AA-T or AS-T, then complete 60 units* at a California State University to receive your bachelor’s degree. For more information, go to ADegreeWithAGuarantee.com, or see a high school counselor, community college counselor or representative from a California State University.
*90 units at a quarter campus.
For more information:
READY... SET... GO...
o See a high school counselor to discuss college and career options
o Apply to a community college at cccapply.org o Attend a new student orientation at your chosen community college
o Take challenging college prep courses, including math o Apply for � nancial aid by March 2 of your senior year o Take the college assessment
o Attend local college and career fairs o Attend a FREE Cash for College Workshop for help completing the application and win additional scholarships
o See a community college counselor and develop an education plan
o Juniors: Take the EAP when you take the CST to � nd out if you’re on track for college level courses
o Visit lacashforcollege.org for more information o Register for classes
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Your Path to Community College Transfer Success - New Associate Degrees for Transfer!Your Path to Community College Transfer Success - New Associate Degrees for Transfer!
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WIN A SCHOLARSHIP!
During today’s College & Career Convention, the seminars, workshops and exhibit booths will help you � nd the answers to important questions about going to college and achieving the career of your dreams. If you attend all three segments of the convention and are in grades 6-12, you can also be entered to win a scholarship.
Follow these three easy steps to qualify to win a scholarship:
Attend all three convention segments: a � nancial aid seminar, a college life workshop and college information and resources booths in the Exhibit Hall
Complete the Scholarship Entry Form by visiting the computer lab in Hall K, OR
Complete a Scholarship Entry Form by scanning the QR Code on this form with your Smartphone*
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* Incomplete submissions will not be considered for the scholarship.
*** Additional Scholarship Quali� cations: You must complete the FAFSA - or California Dream Act application, and Cal Grant GPA Veri� ca-tion form and enroll in a post-secondary institution to receive a college scholarship. Before students are entered into the drawing, their eligibility will be veri� ed. Scholarship award winners will be contacted directly and invited to attend a ceremony in June 2015.
Students who make a pledge to go to college, participate in all three convention segments and submit all required documents and veri� cations will be quali� ed to participate in a drawing for a $1,000 scholarship to the college of their choice.
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter to receive updates on college and � nancial aid opportunities throughout the year!
facebook.com/lacashforcollege
@lacash4college
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3 by scanning the QR Code on this
Students who make a pledge to go to college, participate in all three convention segments and submit all required
How to Download a QR Code Scanner: 1. Go to app store2. Search for free QR code reader3. Download
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