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Presented by Auburn Career/College Counselors
Jon Morrow, AHS Stephanie Glenisky, AMHS
Steve Mead, ARHS
AgendaTypes of Schools...Which is Right for You?
Intro to Finances
Q&A
Intentional Education
What Type of School?
Community CollegeTechnical CollegeCareer/Specialty SchoolFour-Year PublicFour-Year Private
Why choose a Community or Technical College?ConvenienceLake Washington Institute of TechnologySeattle Community College
DistrictBellevue CollegeHighline Community CollegeRenton Technical CollegeGreen River Community
CollegeTacoma Community CollegeBates Technical CollegePierce CollegeClover Technical College
Community vs. Technical College: ...There are some differences
Community College
Two PathwaysAcademic
Transfer credits to a four-year university or college
Some offer BA degreeProfessional/Technical
End goal may be work or transfer
Blend of theory and hands on instruction
Technical College
Choose a Program vs. individual classes
Classroom is conducted much like the working environment for which you are training
Some disciplines have transfer agreements with universities
Primary end goal is work
Career and Specialty SchoolsPrivate, For-Profit Companies
Gene Juarez, Culinary Schools, DeVry, Everest, FIDM, etc.
Training for specific careersCostsApplication process may include interviewFinancial aid?Transferable?
Washington Four-Year Public Baccalaureates
• Central Washington University
• Eastern Washington University
• The Evergreen State College
• Western Washington University
• University of Washington
• U of W Bothell or Tacoma
• Washington State University
• WSU Vancouver, Tri-Cities or Everett
WWU
TESC
UW
CWU
EWU
WSU
The Art Institute of Seattle Cornish College of the Arts Gonzaga University Northwest University Pacific Lutheran University Saint Martin’s University Seattle Pacific University Seattle University Trinity Lutheran University University of Puget Sound Whitman College Whitworth College Heritage University
CWUArt Institute, SPU, SU, Cornish, Northwest
Whitman
PLU, UPS
Whitworth, Gonzaga
St. Martins
Trinity Lutheran
Heritage U.
Out Of State Colleges/Universities? Things to consider… Public: Tuition (2X) Private: No Additional Tuition Add Cost for Travel Expenses Possibility for WUE
(Tuition = 140-150% of in-state) Back-up Plan? Websites: www.californiacolleges.edu www.princetonreview.com
WUE – Western Undergraduate Exchange Program
Alaska ArizonaCaliforni
aColorado
Hawaii Idaho Montana Nevada
New Mexico
NorthDakota
OregonSouth
Dakota
UtahWashingt
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Paying for Post H.S. EducationCost of attendance includes:
TuitionFees &/or SuppliesBooksRoom & BoardPersonal expensesTransportation
2013/2014 Cost of Attendance Community colleges $5,000-6,500 *Technical colleges $5,000+ Career schools $19K-$35K *4 year public colleges $18,000-$24,500 4 year private colleges $33K-$50K+
**Includes housing expenses
Out of State Public = 200% tuition
* Costs vary by Educational Program chosen
Paying for CollegeFamily fundsScholarships*Grants*Work-study jobs*Loans
*Seniors will submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1st to determine eligibility for these funds.
GET: Guaranteed Education Tuition Program
Washington State’s prepaid tuition program (529 Savings Plan under Federal IRS rules)
Lock cost of future college tuition by purchasing units today
Fund guaranteed by the state to pay costs of future tuition
Units should be purchased at least two years in advance
529 Tip: Have grandparents take out a 529 … pay directly to the school/college
Scholarship SearchYour Career CenterSearch Engines & Websites (Career
Center Internet Lists)- www.thewashboard.org- www.fastweb.com- www.scholarshipexperts.com
Scholarship Books/Ask EveryoneSchools/Departmental AwardsAuburn Community Scholarship Program
(Sr)*Professional Email*
SCHOLARSHIPSBoth merit-based and merit + needAwarded for:
Academic achievementTalent or skillCommunity serviceLeadership/school activitiesParent affiliation with a club or organizationFinancial need (Husky Promise/Cougar
Commit)
Scholarships….Most Require EssaysTOPIC Examples:
How have your achievements impacted you…How will obtaining a degree impact your future?How will a degree impact your community?How have others inspired you? How did they help shape your life
Don’t just answer the essay question, give them something to remember
Auburn Community Scholarship
Auburn School District senior graduates ONLYApplication available in January on Career
Center website…recipients announced at Senior Award Nights
Many scholarships totaling over $85,000
Deadline March
Paying for CollegeFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Go to www.fafsa.gov (not!!! www.fafsa.com)Deadlines
Recommend completing between January 1st and February 1st
March 15 deadline for most Two-Year and Technical CollegesGrantsWork StudyLoans (Subsidized: No interest and Pay when completed)
Discuss options with parents Interest/Payments do not begin until after graduation
The FAFSA4casterAffordability Estimation Tool
Practice using the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before actual form is available…early analysis tool
Reduces time required to submit actual FAFSA in January of the student’s senior year of high school
Financial Aid for Undocumented StudentsHouse Bill 1079: Approved In-State tuition for
undocumented studentsWASFA: New for the state of Washington,
financial support via State Need Grant (http://www.readysetgrad.org/wasfa )
Private scholarships exist (Hispanic Scholarship Fund and others…)
Dual Credit: AP/Running Start/Tech Prep
Additional Ways to Save $$$Bargain Schools...Community CollegeFinish in Four-Years AP/Running Start/Tech PrepThe Value of Financial PlanningNegotiate Financial Aid PackageIn-State vs. Out-of-StateCommute or Live off CampusCreative When Buying Textbooks (Rent)
Upcoming Events
College Rep Visits- Fall ... at each high schoolPlanning for College Night-November 3 @
ARHS Paying for College Night – January 13 @
AHS Beyond High School Night – February 4 @
AMHS
College Goal WASHINGTON WASHINGTON
@ Auburn High School Library@ Auburn Mountainview Library@ Various College Campuses
Your Career Center is here to help!Auburn High School
Jon Morrow, Counselor jmorrow@auburn.wednet.edu / 253-931-4929
Auburn Mountainview High SchoolStephanie Glenisky, Counselor
sglenisky@auburn.wednet.edu/ 253-804-5195
Auburn Riverside High SchoolSteve Mead, Counselor
smead@auburn.wednet.edu / 253-804-5161
Thank you for coming tonight!
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