Post Graduate Planning Workshop Welcome Class of 2013 Students & Parents!

Post Graduate Planning Workshop

Welcome Class of 2013

Students & Parents!

6:30 PM WelcomeMr. Kurt Wollenweber, Principal

6:40 PM Overview of College Application ProcessPaul Eppard & Tammy Dodson

7:20 PM Breakout SessionsPublic College/University Application ProcessJillian McGlinchey, University of Colorado at Boulder

Auditorium

2-year/Community College Application and Transfer Process

(1st session only)

Karen Khuu, Arapahoe Community College Library Classroom

Where to Apply and Where to Go!Paul Eppard, Grandview High School

Choir Room

How to Write a Winning College Essay! Ann Richards, Grandview High School

Band Room

8:00 PM Breakout Sessions repeatedThe Career/Technical School Option (2nd session only)Julie Haeflinger, Pickens Technical College

Library Classroom

Agenda

Junior year is often viewed as the most important year of high school, but

Senior year is also crucial.

Colleges can change admission decisions based upon performance during the

senior year.

Just say NO to SENIORITIS!

Per CCSD Policy, ALL seniors must be enrolled in 4 Core Classes each

semester!

Senior Year

English 4.0Social Studies 1.5Government .5US History 1.0Math 3.0Science 3.0Practical Fine Arts 1.5Physical Education 1.5Health .5Other 5.5Total 22.0

Graduation Requirements

High school graduation requirements VS. college

entrance requirements!

Colleges and universities may look for additional

credits in certain core or elective areas.Performing or visual art creditWorld language

Research colleges and university admission

requirements to determine what courses are

mandatory.

College Admission Requirements

SeptemberCollege Readiness Day, Wednesday, September 19

Overview of college application processCan begin submitting transcript requests on September 20

Counselors in English classes, September 24 – October 1Senior Seminar

Register to retake ACT, SAT, or SAT Subject testsONLY if needed

Finalize list of colleges and application deadlinesShould include 3-7 schools

Request teacher and/or counselor recommendationsOnly if neededMust complete Naviance form and talk with recommender face-to-face!

Start working on application essayOnly if neededSome colleges have specific questions to be answered

Research scholarshipsCheck specific school websitesNaviancewww.fastweb.com

The Timeline

OctoberAttend college visits at GrandviewSee College Visit Schedule in Naviance

NACAC National College Fair @ Colorado Convention CenterOctober 7, 2012 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

In-State College Fair @ Cherry Creek High School West Bldg.October 8, 2012 – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Greater Denver College Fair and Workshop @ Douglas County High SchoolOctober 13, 2012 – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Polish application essay

Process applications with November deadlinesBe aware of implications for applying Early Action or Early Decision

Plan to visit colleges over Fall BreakSchedule visit on college’s websiteAsk to meet with specific departmentsConcerned about paying for college, schedule time with the Fin. Aid

office

The Timeline

November

Process applications with December and January

deadlines

Don’t forget about Thanksgiving Break & Winter

Break!The Post Graduate Center requires at least 10

school days to process transcript requests!Teachers and counselors require at least 10 school

days for writing letters of recommendation.

The Timeline

DecemberLast day to turn in transcript requests for January

deadlines is December 7.

Prepare to complete the Free Application for Federal

Student Aid (FAFSA)www.fafsa.ed.govLog on prior to Jan. 1, 2013 to get your PIN

Both student and parent must register for a PINwww.pin.ed.gov

Cannot log on to FAFSA until Jan. 1, 2013Priority deadline for completion is March 1, 2013

The Timeline

JanuaryComplete FAFSA

Attend FAFSA Workshop at

Grandview if need extra help.January 28, 2013RSVP requiredPost Graduate Center will take

reservations beginning Dec. 3

The Timeline

Student Responsibility Post Graduate Center Responsibility

Request letters of recommendation – ONLY if needed

Send transcript to requested schools

Complete application on-line Send letter(s) of recommendation to requested schools

Complete essay online - ONLY if needed Send FINAL transcript to college of choice

Pay application fee (varies)

Complete and turn in Transcript Request Form to the Post Graduate Center**($5/transcript)

**The STUDENT is responsible for submitting materials/requests to teachers and the Post Graduate Center.

College Application Process

Student must complete the Transcript Request Form. Any additional forms for teachers to complete must be given to teachers

directly. Any additional forms for counselor to complete must be turned in to Post

Graduate Center with Transcript Request Form Student must check Naviance to see if teacher recommendations have been

completed before turning in Transcript Request Form.

Completed Transcript Request Forms can only be turned

in to Mrs. Storgaard. Do not give your counselor any of the forms. Mrs. Storgaard will process your application with the counselor. Do not leave forms on the desk!

Student can check Naviance to see when transcript

request was processed. Please allow 4-6 weeks for colleges/universities to process your transcript!

Requesting Transcripts

Students and parents can log on tohttp://connection.naviance.com/grandview

College Search:Search for schoolsCompare schools

College Visits:Find out when schools are visiting GHSStudents can sign up to attend these visits.

Scholarships & Financial Aid:Look at/search for scholarships and access

applicationsACT/SAT Test Preparation

Naviance

Money that is:Given – grants/scholarships

Borrowed – loans (student and/or parent)

Earned – work study

Sources include:Federal Government (FAFSA)

State Government (FAFSA, College Opportunity Fund

“COF”)

Institutional Aid (FAFSA and/or CSS Profile)

Private businesses/organizations (Scholarship

applications)

$$ Financial Aid $$

Grants:Money from Federal, State,

Institution, or private companyMost are need-based (FAFSA

or CSS Profile)Most do not need to be repaid

Financial Aid

Loans:Money that is borrowed from federal or state government

(FAFSA)Student subsidized loan – 3.4%Student unsubsidized loan – 6.8%Parent PLUS loan – 7.9%Federal Perkins Student Loan – 5%Can wait to pay back after graduation

Money that is borrowed from a bank, credit union, or

school (Separate Loan Application)Interest rates are typically higher – up to 18%Must start paying it back as soon as it is received

Financial Aid

Work StudyMoney earned from work, typically

on-campus, while in collegeMoney earned does not have to be

repaidStudents are paid as they work;

money can be used for expenses

throughout the term.

Financial Aid

ScholarshipsMoney that is awarded for a variety of reasons

AcademicsAthleticsPersonal AttributesPersonal Affiliations

Some are need basedWhere to find scholarships?

Specific college website National scholarship databasesLocal scholarships

Financial Aid

When applying to colleges, don’t worry about the initial

costs.All colleges will provide a financial aid notification with

letter of acceptance.Student must be notified by April 1 of admission status and

financial aid to be received from each college.Student and parent will review each financial aid

“package” and decide what is the best option.Student must accept admission to 1 school by May 1.

Net Price CalculatorEvery college will have this on their websiteEstimate of what it will cost for student to attend

Financial Aid

General application to qualify for financial aid for ANY

post-secondary school in the USSome scholarships use this information to determine needComplete FAFSA in January or early February

File taxes early this year!Attend FAFSA Workshop on January 28, 2013

RSVP required Use www.fafsa.ed.gov

Both student and parent will need to apply for PIN before

completingWatch out for scams(www.fafsa.com)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Upon completion of the FAFSA, the Federal

Government issues the student and Expected Family

Contribution (EFC). Based on parent(s) income, parent(s) non-retirement assets, student

income, and student assets The EFC is how much the federal government believes your family can

afford to send your student to school

Regardless of varying college tuition rates, the EFC will

be the same for each college.Financial Need = College Costs – EFCIt is possible to have a “need” at some schools and not

others.

Computing Financial Need

Expenses Private University/College

Public In-State University/College

Community College

Tuition $38,232 $9,000 (after COF) $2030 (after COF)

Fees $945 $664 $99

Room & Board $10,818 $11,730 $0

Books & Supplies $1,800 $1,992 $1,500

Transportation $1,176 $500 $1,000

Personal Expenses $1,314 $1,314 $1,314

Total Cost of Attendance

$54,285 $25,200 $5943

EFC $20,000 $20,000 $20,000

Financial Need $34,285 $5,200 $0

Financial Need

Expenses Private University/College

Public In-State University/College

Community College

Total Financial Need $34,285 $5,200 $0

Grants $0 $0 $0

Scholarships $25,000 $5000 $5,000

Student Loans $17,000 $10,000 $1,000

Work Study $2,500 $2,500 $1,000

Total Financial Aid $44,500 $17,500 $7,000

Out of Pocket Cost $9,758 $7,700 +$1,057

Out of Pocket – No Loans

$26,785 $17,700 +$57

Financial Aid “Package”

Financial aid application process through College Board.Many schools & scholarship programs use it to award

nonfederal student aid funds.Helps school and/or scholarship see the “bigger picture” of

financial situation.Colorado CollegeUniversity of Denver

Available October 1www.profileonline.collegeboard.comEarly date helps with Early Decision

Costs $25 for application and report to 1 school or

scholarship.Additional reports are $16

CSS Profile

Also known as the COF – “cough”This stipend pays a portion of total in-state tuition when

attending a Colorado public institution or a participating

private institution. Colorado Christian University Regis University University of Denver

Will pay a portion of up to 145 undergraduate credit hoursStipend for 2012-13

$62/semester credit for PUBLIC institutions$31/semester credit for PRIVATE institutions

Apply at www.cof.college-assist.org

College Opportunity Fund

An opportunity for students and parents

to get free help in filling out the FAFSAwww.collegegoalcolorado.orgTypically the Sunday after the Super

Bowl.Don’t forget about Grandview’s FAFSA

evening:Monday, January 28, 2013

College Goal Sunday

NCAAwww.eligibilitycenter.orgCost is $65Student must register immediately - if haven’t already done

so!Must request an initial transcript be sent by the PGC ($5).

A final transcript will only be sent if student has requested

an initial to be sent.Official test scores must be sent to NCAA from ACT and/or

SAT (student must complete)NAIA

www.playnaia.orgCost is $65

College Athletics

Post-mark deadlines vs. Actual deadlinesCU-Boulder

Early Notification=December 1Regular Deadline=January 15

Colorado State UniversityEarly Action=December 1Regular Decision=February 1

University of Northern Colorado Deadline=August 1 Rolling Admissions

Be Aware of Deadlines

Begin the application process NOW!

Write college essayONLY if neededBe aware of specific topics depending on the school

applicationHave an English teacher proof readHave someone who doesn’t know you read

Request teacher/counselor recommendationsONLY if neededMust Complete form(s) on Naviance and give to

teacher/counselor face-to-face

In Summary . . .

Students MUST attend College

Readiness DayWednesday, September 19, 7:10 am

Senior Seminar MeetingsSeptember 24 – October 1In English class

Ask questions along the way!

In Summary . . .

7:20 PM Breakout SessionsPublic College/University Application ProcessJillian McGlinchey, University of Colorado at Boulder

Auditorium

2-year/Community College Application and Transfer Process

(1st session only)

Karen Khuu, Arapahoe Community College Library Classroom

Where to Apply and Where to Go!Paul Eppard, Grandview High School

Choir Room

How to Write a Winning College Essay! Ann Richards, Grandview High School

Band Room

8:00 PM Breakout Sessions repeatedThe Career/Technical School Option (2nd session only)Julie Haeflinger, Pickens Technical College

Library Classroom

Agenda