Our Topics Tonight Alaska Performance Scholarship Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Ed. Alaska Teacher Loan/Scholarship Winn-Brindle Memorial Ed. Loan.

Our Topics Tonight

• Alaska Performance Scholarship• Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Ed.• Alaska Teacher Loan/Scholarship• Winn-Brindle Memorial Ed. Loan• TEACH Grant• Western Undergraduate Exchange• UA Scholars Program• CRSD Graduation Requirements

Topics (continued)

• College Testing• Dual Credit Opportunities• Scholarship Information• GPA & Class Rank• Career Cruising• Guidance & Counseling Website• CRSD Program of Studies

Alaska Performance Scholarship

What is it?How can I qualify?

What is it?

• Coursework + Grades + Scores + FAFSA=$$$ to be used for college or training in Alaska

• A Career/Technical Award can be earned with a qualifying WorkKeys score instead of ACT/SAT scores

How do I qualify?

• APS Level 1• APS Level 2• APS Level 3

• See Hand Out: Curriculum-GPA-Test Score Requirements

Plato Social Studies Options

• Art History & Appreciation• Anthropology I and II• Archeology: Detectives of the Past• International Business• Law & Order• Intro to Philosophy• Personal Psychology I and II• Social Problems: A World in Crisis• Social Problems II• Sociology I and II• World Religions

How do I apply?

• It is easy; You fill out the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (www.fafsa.ed.gov/)

• When do I do this? As soon as possible after January 1 of your senior year.

How can I track my APS?

• Log in to the Alaska Student Aid Portal (ASAP) to verify that ACPE has received your data.

• ACPE=Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (www.acpe.alaska.gov)

For further APS information:

• http://acpe.alaska.gov/STUDENT-PARENT/Grants_Scholarships/Alaska_Performance_Scholarship.aspx

ACPE

• Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education

• Provides information on education and training beyond high school

• http://acpe.alaska.gov/

Alaska Teacher Loan/Scholarship

• For students interested in becoming teachers• Starts as a loan-up to $7500 per year• Forgiveness Benefits: Teach in a rural district in

Alaska for up to 5 years and receive 100% forgiveness

• Copper River School District receives 4 nomination slots each year

Winn-Brindle Memorial Education Loan

• The Winn Brindle Loan provides funding to cover educational expenses for students enrolled in a fisheries-related field. Borrowers may be eligible for up to 50% forgiveness of their loan debt when they return to Alaska and work in a qualifying fisheries-related field.

TEACH Grant

• A federal grant• Can receive up to $4000/year• Must teach at least 4 years in a low-income

student school• Must teach in a high need field (math, science,

reading, special education, more)• https://teach-ats.ed.go

WUE

• Western Undergraduate Exchange Program• www.wiche.edu/wue• 15 western states that allow a student to

attend at 150% the cost of in-state tuition• Check that your intended major qualifies• Apply early

UA SCHOLARS PROGRAM

• An award given to the top 10% of the graduating class

• Determined by class rank at the end of the junior year

• If a student receives the award but chooses to go out of state—it cannot be awarded to another student

• If a student is not in the top 10%, but moves up to the top 10% at the end of the senior year, we can file a “Reconsideration of Eligibility”

UA Scholars Tie-Breaking Process

• 1-Number of +1 courses taken (rigor)• 2-Core course GPA calcuation (English, Math,

Science, Social Studies)• 3-HSGQE scores (sum total of all 3)

CRSD Graduation Requirements

• http://www.crsd.us/students--parents.html• Page 7

College Testing

• PSAT-can be taken in sophomore year, but highly encourage in junior year; given every October. Cost is approximately $14. Register at your school office.

• SAT-typically taken in the spring of your junior year, but can be taken earlier. Cost is approximately $50. Register online at www.sat.collegeboard.org

• ACT- typically taken in the spring of your junior year, but can be taken earlier. Take as the ACT, or ACT Plus Writing. Cost is approximately $35 for the regular ACT, and about $50 with writing. Register online at www.actstudent.org

• Preparation: www.careercruising.com; Method Test Prep is an online resource that can help you prepare for these tests!

Dual Credit Opportunities

• CRSD courses: – Trigonometry=PWSCC Math 107 and 108; a total of 7 college credits– AP English may result in college credit depending upon your AP exam

score (usually 3 or higher)– Future Educators of Alaska-may earn 3 credits as a teacher aide

• Courses outside of the CRSD– Must request approval for credit to be granted within the CRSD (ex.

PWSCC college English)

• Correspondence/online coursework-Follow the same approval process for courses outside of the

CRSD (ex. BYU Independent Study Interior Design)

Scholarship Information

• Student Information: demographic information, college/training program choices, proposed areas of study, career goals, cumulative GPA, class rank

• List of current classes; test scores (SAT, ACT)• School Activities: list of each activity and years

of participation; include leadership positions and accomplishments

Scholarship Information-continued

• Community Activities: list of activities, hours volunteered, years of participation

• Work Experience: list of jobs, hours worked, years of work

• Recognition and awards: list all awards, such as Student of the Month (and year of award)

Scholarship Information-continued

• Develop a Budget• School name and a list all costs• Resources: List your savings, expected

scholarships, parent contributions

GPA & Class Rank Calculation

• A=4• B=3• C=2• D=1• F=0 • Weighted courses: Plus 1 point• Physics• Chemistry• Trig and higher math (calculus)• AP English• College English

Valedictorian-Salutatorian-Graduation Honors

• Determined after the 8th semester• Based upon cumulative GPA• Honors: Cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher (wear

Honor cords at graduation)• National Honor Society (wear gold stole)

Career Cruising

• www.careercruising.com• Username: crsd-student• Password: student1

Guidance & Counseling Website

• Scholarships by grade level• Summer programs• Summer jobs• SAT/ACT testing information• A variety of sources of information to help students • www.crsd.us• Under Departments-Guidance & Counseling tab • Check it out often!!

Program of Studies

• A document with extensive information about the Copper River School District’s course offerings, schedule changes, withdrawing from a class, non-district courses, Honor Roll, and more.

• www.crsd.us; click on Students & Parents tab; in the lower left-hand corner under Other Links=Program of Studies

Graduation…..

• And life beyond…..My goal is to help you, and your student, be prepared.

• Thank you for coming tonight!