2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved COLLEGE POSITIVE VOLUNTEERISM HELPING K-12 YOUTH TAKE STEPS TOWARD POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION CPV Training Overview Part 1: What is CPV and College Access? Activity and Review Part 2: Being a College Positive Volunteer Activities and Review Part 3: Paying for College Activities and Review 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Goals of the CPV Training Understand: W hat it means to be an ambassador of higher education as you serve in your community T hat you are a RESOURCE not an EXPERT Be Comfortable: H aving conversations with youth about post-secondary options after high school N avigating the CPV Toolkit and Website 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved PART 1: COLLEGE POSITIVE VOLUNTEERISM AND COLLEGE ACCESS 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved A C ollege P ositive V olunteer (CPV) is a college student who is aware of how they impact the college readiness and enthusiasm of the youth they interact with as they volunteer in local communities. What is a College Positive Volunteer? 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved The term college refers to: Colleges and Universities (4-year) Community and Junior Colleges (2-year) Vocational, Technical, and Business Schools (certificate programs with various completion times) The CPV Definition of College 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved College is attainable for everyone ! As a CPV, I am willing to do whatever I can to help K-12 youth prepare for and enroll in college. The CPV Mindset 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Are you going to college? Avoid language such as: Where are you going to college? and How can I help you get there? Instead, use: The CPV Motto 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved [Activity 1 College Road Map] Fill out Activity 1 in Activity Packet Think about how you got to college and how these had an influence on your decision to attend post-secondary education QUESTIONS: Do you believe that you would have attended the college you did, without the experiences and support you discussed in your responses? How can you use your experiences to encourage youth to attend college? How will you relate to K-12 students who have experienced different roadmaps ? 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Encouraging and helping K-12 youth consider, plan for, and attend postsecondary institutions after high school Efforts are often aimed at underrepresented students, especially low-income and first- generation (the first in their family to go to college) students, however, the goal is college access for all! CPV is one of the many college access programs in Michigan What is College Access? 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved 36.4% of Michigans 5.2 million working adults (ages years) hold at least a two-year degree, according to 2010 Census data. This compares to the national average of 38.3% (Lumina Foundation, 2012). 62% of Michigans jobs will require postsecondary education by 2018 (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2010). Michigans Need 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Common Good Forecaster County Health Rankings 23% of children under age 18 living in poverty 1 Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 1 (County Health Rankings, 2012, 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Why Educational Attainment? A cademic Preparation ACT or SAT Study habits School attendance S ocial Capital College is not attainable Lack of family support First in their family to go to college C ollege Knowledge Applying Visiting colleges Majors A ffordability FAFSA Loans Scholarships Addressing Barriers to College 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Individuals with a college degree are more likely to Be employed Have a higher income Over a lifetime, the average individual with a 4-year degree will earn $1.6 million more than a high school graduate 1 Have greater workforce mobility Be more productive and innovative in the workplace Have better health and longer life expectancy Raise children that will attend college Be civically engaged (vote, advocate, fundraise) Engage in community service and charitable giving compared to those without post-secondary credentials! 1 (Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 2010; Lumina Foundation, 2010 ) 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved CPV Toolkit page 8 Benefits of a College Education Everyone The Nation The State of Michigan Your Institution K-12 Youth You Who Benefits from College Access Programs? 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved While volunteering you will have the opportunity to 1.Impact the life of a K-12 youth 2.Be part of a group of students with similar interests 3.Help others, by paying it forward 4.Have a new experience 5.Address the needs in your community 6.Fight poverty by promoting education 7.Develop and/or strengthen new skills 8.Develop confidence in your interactions with K-12 youth 9.Strengthen & diversify your resume and/or graduate school applications 10.Get course credit (if volunteering is a course requirement) 10 Benefits of Being a CPV 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved REVIEW 1 WHAT IS COLLEGE ACCESS AND COLLEGE POSITIVE VOLUNTEERISM? 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 1 What is the Toolkit definition of college access? A: Helping college students get access to services B: Helping community members gain access to college services C: Helping K-12 students consider, plan for, and attend postsecondary institutions after high school D: None of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 2 What is the CPV Motto? A: Are you going to college? B: Where are you going to college? and How can I help you get there? C: Are you thinking about college? D: Are all students college bound? 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 3 What is the CPV Mindset? A: College is for some students B: College is for students who can afford it C: College is an excellent goal D: College is attainable for all students 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 4 What is a benefit of being a CPV? A: Experience working with K-12 youth B: Doing something tangible to impact your community C: Doing so will look good on your resume and/or graduate school applications D: All of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 5 Who benefits from college access programs? A: Your institution B: The state of Michigan C: K-12 Youth D: Everyone 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 6 Which institutions are included in the college access definition of college? A: 4-year institutions B: 4-year, 2-year, vocational, technical, and business C: 2-year and four-year D: 4-year, vocational, technical, and business 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 7 What is a benefit of a college education? A: College graduates have increased personal and professional mobility B: College graduates earn more money C: College graduates have improved health and a longer life expectancy D: All of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 8 College Positive Volunteers work with... A: Students in high school only B: Students who are in elementary school only C: Students in grades K-12 D: Students in middle school only 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 9 Who is a first-generation student? A: The first person in his/her generation to go to college B: The first person in his/her family to attend college C: The first person in his/her neighborhood to attend college D: None of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 10 A college access program/initiative would... A: Focus on job skills for college students B: Work towards changing college entrance requirements C: Include college students working with K-12 youth D: Help K-12 youth become more civic-minded 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved PART 2: BEING A COLLEGE POSITIVE VOLUNTEER 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Understanding Your Students Each youth you encounter has different experiences and viewpoints (how they view the world) Many youth are categorized as at-risk What is at-risk? Substance abuse or addiction Troubles at home Teen parent Sexual abuse Health issues Gang involvement Financial constraints At risk of dropping out of school fear Hungry Lack of emotional support Working while in school Foster care youth Bullied or intimidated Single parent / non-parent home CPV Toolkit pages 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved CPVs ARE college resources, NOT experts!! ! Being a CPV CPVs DO: Act as role models Provide resources Help motivate Offer support and guidance Share experiences CPVs DONT: Give all the answers Make judgment Try to persuade Know it all 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved A tool and guide to help you prepare to be a CPV, and get ready to help students through a positive CPV experience! The CPV Toolkit 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Contents 1. Before you Volunteer 2. Elementary School 3. Middle School 4. High School 5. Ways to Pay for College 6. Additional Resources 7. Glossary of Terms 8. Appendix **Toolkit sections are color coded** Navigating the CPV Toolkit 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Be ready to learn Care Be prepared Be culturally sensitive Have a goal Listen Be supportive Be flexible Be authentic and real Be innovative Be consistent Be professional Be introspective Be a positive role model Exercise caution Have high but realistic expectations Follow up CPV Toolkit page What to Do Before You Volunteer 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved CPV Toolkit page Connecting With Students P rovide a clear explanation of why you are working with the student(s) A sk questions that are comfortable - for you and the student(s) S hare about yourself. Dont give up if the student doesnt seem interested. C hoose topics that are relevant to the student(s) B e willing and eager to learn from the student(s)! 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved CPV Toolkit page Frequently Asked Questions You as a CPV Resource Can I go to college if I havent done well in high school? What do you mean by college? What is it like? When should I start preparing for or applying to college? How much does it cost to go to college? How can I pay? What are professors like? Is college like high school? 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved CPV Toolkit page We Dont Know What We Dont Know Always break down information and terms about college in an understandable, comfortable manner Never assume understanding of terminology Help provide a foundation of college terms! 2-year & 4-year Private vs. Public Admissions Recommendation Letters GPA Courses & Credits Majors & Minors Financial Aid & FAFSA On-Campus Living vs. Commuting Degree ACT & SAT 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Activities for: Elementary Students Page Checklist, Activities, Reading Lists Middle School Students Page 34 44 Checklists, Activities, Reading Lists High School Students Page 45 55 Checklists, Activities, Reading Lists Suggested activities can be modified, for example, use a middle school activity for elementary school youth if it is appropriate. Toolkit Sections 2, 3, & 4 CPV Activities by Student Group 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved E vent- B ased A ctivity: a limited time interaction (1- day event, a week-long camp, etc.) Example: What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up, page 36 S hort- T erm A ctivity: longer than an event (12-15 week semester or several months) Example: Write Career Stories, page 24 E xtended- T erm A ctivity: a longer term commitment (6 months, a year, or longer) Example: Peer Tutoring Group, page 64 Toolkit Sections 2, 3, & 4 CPV Activities by Length of Service 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved [Activity 2 Creating an Activity List] Refer to Activity Sheet Become familiar with the Toolkit section that would be most applicable to your volunteering Section 2 (Elementary School) Section 3 (Middle School) Section 4 (High School) Record two activities you could use when volunteering with youth as well as create your own college positive activity Discuss 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Ways to Pay for College Toolkit Sections 5 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Know Talking Points About Your College: pages All About the SAT and ACT: pages 56 59 Campus Visit Checklist: pages Online Scavenger Hunt: Michigan Colleges: pages K-12 Self Inventory: Possible Career Paths: pages Overview of Internet Resources: pages Additional Resources Toolkit Sections 1, 4, & 6 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved The CPV Toolkit 1-Page Resources Helpful Websites .and More! The CPV Website 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved YouCanGo! by The College Board YouCanGo! Offers inspiration to students who are feeling uncertain about their postsecondary futures Bigfuture by The College Board Bigfuture Provides comprehensive guides and tools for the different tasks students complete on their way to college (career research, choosing a school, admissions, financial aid and more) ACT Profile ACT Profile Has free college and career planning self-assessments College Raptor College Raptor Simplifies the college search and financial aid-seeking process College Greenlight College Greenlight Offers tools for searching through colleges and scholarships for first generation and underrepresented students Web Resources 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved 4 Steps to College Be a pain Push yourself Find the right fit Put your hands on some cash Timeline, College Myths, PSAs Other Resources KnowHow2Go! 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved [Activity 3 Developing a Plan of Action] Refer to Activity Sheet You will be given a scenario Work on your own or in groups Share with the whole group what you would do in each situation Discuss 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved REVIEW 2 BEING A COLLEGE POSITIVE VOLUNTEER 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 1 When volunteering, college students should... A: Not expect much from the K-12 youth B: Have high expectations for the K-12 youth C: Have high but realistic expectations for the K-12 youth D: None of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 2 If you are being a nonjudgmental CPV, you will... A: Listen carefully and show you care B: Acknowledge their viewpoints and backgrounds C: Watch what you say when interacting with the K-12 youth D: All of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 3 A college student volunteer at a 3-day, K-12 activity... A: Cannot be a CPV B: Can be an event-based CPV C: Can be a short-term CPV D: Cant make a difference in the college goals of a K-12 youth 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 4 One simple thing all CPVs can do to promote college is A: Wear their college gear when working with K-12 youth B: Take the K-12 youth to a theatrical performance at their college or university C: Commit to a year of volunteering with a K-12 youth D: Fill out college applications with high school students 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 5 If you are a short-term CPV, you are working with K-12 youth... A: For a semester B: For one month C: For two months D: All of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 6 The CPV Toolkit provides A: College Positive Activities for youth of all ages B: Helpful websites and resources C: College Campus Visit Checklist D: All of the Above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 7 College Positive Volunteers... A: Know everything B: Are college access experts C: Are college access resources D: None of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 8 A CPV working with K-6 youth would probably not... A: Read books with the youth about various professions B: Review a college application with the students C: Help the students create a college-related bulletin board D: Have students cut out pictures of people in different occupations 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 9 A CPV working with high school students should... A: Encourage the students to prepare for the ACT/SAT B: Tell students that they should always play a sport C: Tell students that they should always go to a 4-year college D: None of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 10 The activities for elementary students... A: Cannot be used while working with middle school students B: Should not be modified C: Are the only activities you should use D: None of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved PART 3: PAYING FOR COLLEGE 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Educate the K-12 youth on the possible ways to fund a college education To direct the youth and their parents to resources they can use to consider options for paying for college The CPVs Job 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Family/Personal Savings Scholarships Grants Working and Paying as You Go Federal and State Financial Aid College Work Study Programs State and Federal Loans Private Loans Ways to Pay for College CPV Toolkit page 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Not always an option Savings Plans Michigan Education Savings Plan - tax free growth Pre-paid tuition plans Allow the purchase of college credits at current tuition rates Michigan Education Trust (MET) Family/ Personal Savings 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Scholarships are great sources of funding Usually involve students having to maintain certain requirements such as a Grade Point Average, etc. Finding and applying for them can be overwhelming therefore students should start early and search often The Internet is a good, free source for scholarship information All scholarships should have free applications! Scholarships 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Scholastic achievement (grades, honor society membership, etc.) Religious affiliation Race / Ethnicity Athletics The field/major a student intends to pursue Disabilities or handicaps students may have Special talents Tuition Incentive Program: michigan.gov/mistudentaid Scholarship Options 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Usually given by colleges, non-profit organizations, or government agencies Often given to individuals based on: Financial need Meeting a certain criteria (i.e. certain ethnicity or race) A commitment to study a particular field (i.e. nursing) Filing the FAFSA is necessary to obtain government grants, however the internet is a free way to search for other available grants Grants 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Students take a limited number of classes per term (usually two), possibly live at home to keep expenses minimal, and pay the tuition for their college classes out of their earnings. It does take longer but students graduate DEBT FREE! Working and Paying As You Go 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved The Free Application for Federal Student Aid The FAFSA is needed for State and Federal Scholarships Grants Work Study Loans Applicable for students planning to attend 4-year colleges, 2-year colleges, and other career- focused training institutions The FAFSA 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Can be completed online or on paper, as early as January 1st by students and their parents in their senior year of high school. The FAFSA should be completed by the dates posted on the colleges website, which is typically March 1 st. The FAFSA 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved To file the FAFSA, the following documents are required: Social Security card Drivers license (if any) W-2 forms and other records of money earned Income tax return Records of child support paid Current bank statements *CPVs are not to help students fill out the FAFSA because it requires sensitive financial information. However, if it is a FAFSA event, we encourage CPVs to assist with the process, since trained professionals will be available for guidance. The FAFSA 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Sources of Information about the FAFSA and Financial Aid: High school guidance counselors College financial aid offices The Federal Student Aid website -College Goal Sunday -The FAFSA 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Michigan Grants-Michigan Grants Children of Veterans Tuition Grant Michigan Tuition Grant Police Officer's and Fire Fighter's Survivors Tuition Program Tuition Incentive Program Federal Grants-Federal Grants Federal Pell Grant Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant (TEACH Grant) Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant Institutional Grants State and Federal Grants 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved College work study programs: paying jobs offered to certain students based on financial needs Pa rt of federal, state or college-based financial aid Usually on campus or local work for at least minimum wage T he federal government funds a percentage of the students paycheck. The amount of aid is based on the students pay rate and the number of hours they work Federal Work Study Programs 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Loans must be repaid. Pursue this payment option after applying for grants, scholarships, and before private loans They offer lower interest rates and the variety of repayment options compared to private loans Offered directly to students or their parents/guardians Subsidized (government pays interest while student is in school) Unsubsidized (student is responsible to pay for interest) State and Federal Loans 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Private loans should be the last option after applying for all other forms of aid! Filing the FAFSA is not necessary for these loans Provided by private lenders, such as banks, credit unions, and other institutions such as The least cost-effective way to finance a college education, however sometimes the easiest to obtain Private Loans 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved [Activity 4 Paying for College] Refer to Activity Packet You will be given a funding option to complete this activity Discuss 1. Scholarships 4. Grants 2. Work and Pay as You Go 5. Work Study 3. Federal and State Aid 6. Private Loans 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved REVIEW 3 PAYING FOR COLLEGE 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 1 Because a 4-year education can be expensive, low-income students... A: Should only attend 2-year institutions B: Should forget about attending college altogether C: Explore multiple payment options, including federal student aid D: Should choose to go to the cheapest 4-year institution 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 2 Scholarships found on the internet... A: Are a waste of time B: Are only based on academic achievement C: Can only be conducted by high school seniors D: Should always be free, if not they are a scam 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 3 Ways to pay for college include: A: Federal Aid B: Grants C: Private/Bank Loans D: All of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 4 Federal financial aid begins with the completion of the... A: SAFFA B: FAFSA C: FAFA D: FFA 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 5 Students and/or their parents should ______ pay to complete the application for federal aid. A: Sometimes B: Always C: Never D: None of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 6 Scholarships are... A: Offered by a wide range of institutions B: Offered to students who excel in athletics C: Offered to students who intend to pursue specific fields D: All of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 7 Private/Bank Loans are A: Sometimes easy to obtain B: Not Cost Effective C: Are based a familys credit rating D: All of the above 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 8 CPVs are supposed to... A: Help K-12 youth pay for college B: Be aware of the possible ways K-12 youth can pay for college C: Help K-12 youth fill out their financial aid forms D: Know everything about paying for college 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 9 K-12 youth and their families can complete the federal student aid form... A: Online B: Via paper C: Neither A nor B D: Both A and B 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Question 10 The application for federal student aid should be completed A: By January 1 st B: By February 1 st C: By March 1 st D: It depends; students should check with their institutions and the federal student aid website 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Congratulations! You are now a certified College Positive Volunteer! For more information, visit the CPV website: 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved Training Components College Positive Volunteerism Toolkit CPV Training PowerPoint Presentation Activity Packet Review Sheet Review & Activity Answer Key CPV Certificate 2015, National Campus Compact. All rights reserved