CLASS OF 2014 Senior Workshop Presented by:. Congratulations You’re almost there.

CLASS OF 2014Senior WorkshopPresented by:

Congratulations

You’re almost there

Congratulations Barnes Scholarship semi-finalist

JESSI BARNETT

Leaders for Life semi-finalist

JACQUELYNN SHELTON

INTRODUCING

Finance Management

Presented by:

Class of 2013 status ALL STAND

Who uses Twitter?ALL STAND

Who “likes” the TSIC Facebook page?ALL STAND

Pasco Education Foundation scholarship?ALL STAND

Bright Futures candidate?ALL STAND

Applied to college?Accepted?Committed?

INTRODUCING

Preparing for College Reality

Presented by:Mike Halligan,

Assistant Director of AdmissionsSaint Leo University

Your ScholarshipIncludes:

Tuition and some fees only Public college / university within

state of Florida

Two levels of scholarships: 60 credit hours at college plus 60 credit

hours at a university or, 60 credit hours at college

Your Scholarship

Does not include:

Everything else!Books, fees, dorm, meals, etcBut

Is combinable with any other scholarship!

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS?

www.pascoeducationfoundation.org

Do you want a chance to get more money????

On track for Bright Futures?

Your Scholarship

Private, “for profit” schools Approval required Budget plan may be requested

Making College & Career Count

So you made it to college….

Why are you there?

WELCOME to TSIC 2002 grad, Shannon Whitlock

Making Decisions

Are you ready to graduate?

Where are you planning to go to college? Application in? Accepted? Living arrangements? Meal plans? Major? Books- purchase at bookstore? Purchase online? Rental?

How do you plan to pay for this? COMPLETE FAFSA

I’ve Graduated…What now?

The Process ANNUAL Student information forms

(summer session requirement) Florida Prepaid College Foundation Your ID card USE TAKE STOCK FUNDS FIRST FAFSA FAFSA FAFSA

I’ve Graduated…What now?

Make Appointment for your EXIT INTERVIEW by contacting [email protected]

Meetings will be booked for June 11, 12, 16,17 & 18. Appointments must be made.

Senior evaluations review Reviews will be based on senior and all prior

grades, attendance, TSIC participation, and behavior

I’ve Graduated…What now?

Your funds will not be paid until you have successfully completed your

Exit Interview

Your Exit Interview will not be successful unless you have completed all applicable

items on your evaluation checklists

Remember your contract????

Apply for grants & other scholarships Enroll within one year of graduation Military? Five years to use ALL of your credit

hours

Remember your contract???? Must advise of address/phone/email changes on

an annual basis Must submit annual Student information form

with Florida Prepaidhttps://www.myfloridaprepaid.com/survey/index.aspx

Failure to do so results in holding of funds, Foundation retains ownership of any unused credit hours

If student does not attend for 2 consecutive years with no written plan given to TSIC, scholarship will be terminated

Annual requirements

Until your funds reach a zero balance, each April/May you must:Update annual survey with Florida PrepaidComplete update form at pascoeducationfoundation.orgDeliver, mail or email official report card/grades to TSIC officeMinimum 2.5 GPA must be maintainedFailure to do any of the above will freeze payments

Situations

When in doubt, contact TSIC

813 794-2134

Transfer to new school, problem with ID card, name change

Completion of education prior to using assigned credit hours – PLEASE ADVISE

Time is not on your side If you haven’t applied to your college, get

going! If you haven’t applied for scholarships, get

going! If you haven’t met with your school’s Career

Specialist/Guidance Counselor, get going! Prepare to complete FAFSA

File Review Seniors…Get Ready FAFSA/Financial Aid Scholarships Southern Scholarship (Housing)

College Planning Award Letters Tips for Filing- BE ORGANIZED

Suggestions Meet with the college financial aid officer as

soon as you are accepted ASK: “Are there any grants/scholarships that I

can apply for”? ASK: “What will my out-of-pocket expenses

be”? Advise them to use TSIC funding FIRST DO NOT ACCEPT LOAN unless absolutely

necessary for your education

Making College & Career Count

So you made it to college….

Why are you there?

TAKE COLLEGE SERIOUSLY

Questions???

* Presentation will be available for viewing at www.pascoeducationfoundation.org

Enjoy the Spotlight

Recognition Events

April 10, 2014 – Spartan Manor, New Port Richey

TSIC Scholars

TSIC Senior Banquet

Individual School Awards Nights

Closing Words NO SENIORITIS ALLOWED

Stay on a good path!

Manage your money