maricopa county community colleges senior transitions : what’s next? ace senior presentation

Maricopa County Community Colleges

Senior Transitions:What’s Next?ACE Senior Presentation

How many of you plan on attending a college or university upon your high school graduation?

What college or university most interest you and why?

WHY COLLEGE?Senior year can seem like a blur, with too many things to do and not enough time. But it’s important to take a minute every now and then to take a deep breath and remember the reasons why you’re making this effort—and how your investment in college will really pay off:Reason 1The more education you get, the more likely it is you will always have a job. According to one estimate, by the year 2028 there will be 19 million more jobs for educated workers than there are qualified people to fill them.

Reason 2Continuing education after high school is much more important for your generation than it was for your parents' generation. Today, most good jobs require more than a high school diploma.

WHY COLLEGE?Reason 3Education beyond high school gives you a lot of other benefits, including meeting new people, taking part in new opportunities to explore your interests and experiencing success.Reason 4 (MORE MONEY!)Over a lifetime, a high school dropout working full-time will earn $300,000 less than a high school graduate, and more than $1 million less than a college graduate. It’s easy to see that if you want to do well, graduating is what you’ve got to do first.

*****The Big Lesson Here?*****You’ve got a lot to lose by giving up, and everything to gain by being serious about staying in school and obtaining a college degree!

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College vs. universityAdmission requirements

Transfer (24 + transferrable credits) or New Student (less than 24 credits)

MCCCD Community CollegesOpen EnrollmentHigh School Diploma/GEDCollege Placement Test

Arizona State Public Universities

*ASU*NAU*UofA*English-4 yearsMath-4 yearsLaboratory Science-3 yearsSocial Science-2 years (1 year of American History)

Foreign Language-2 years (same language)Fine Arts-1 yearMust meet at least one of the following:Top 25% graduating class3.0 GPA (competency classes)ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)SAT Reasoning 1040 (1110 nonresidents)

Note: Application deadlines/ fee’s (Feb1-ASU/$50 +)

Why is SUCCESS spelled with two C’s? SUCCESSom

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The Maricopa Community College District launch some amazing and successful careers!

MaricopaCommunity CollegeWhy?• Accessibility• Affordability• Flexibility• Small classes and faculty contact• Supportive learning environments-• Extensive FREE tutoring!• State-of-the-art facilities• Quality customer service/ community environment • Competitive Athletic programs • Specialized short-term certificate programs • Transfer and transition programs to the universities

What Programs Are Available At The Community College?

Associate Degrees (60+ credits) Occupational Apprenticeship Certificate Seamless University Transfer

http://my.maricopa.edu/

What Programs Are Available at an MCCCD College?

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The Maricopa Community Colleges are AA/EEO Institutions.

DISCOVER YOURSELF

http://www.dist.maricopa.edu/academic/curric/progsc.php



http://www.maricopaskillcenter.com/index.php





Transfer Rates• Number one source of transfer students to Arizona public

universities• Transfer partnerships throughout the nation• MCCD students who transfer with 12 or more credits have an

85% persistence rate from their first to second year of transfer (junior to senior year of college).

Seamless Credit Transfer

DISCOVER YOURSELF

Seamless Credit Transfer: www.maricopa.edu/transfer/steps_to_transferMaricopa District Transfer Website: www.maricopa.edu/transfer/index.php

University Partnerships

ASU Teacher Education ProgramASU/MCCD MAPPS Program (Maricopa-ASU Pathways Program)

Northern Arizona UniversityDistance Learning Programs

University of Arizona Partnership

http://www.maricopa.edu/transfer/steps_to_transfer

http://www.maricopa.edu/transfer/index.php

ASU MAPPS Benefits Guaranteed Admissions to ASU Programs Tuition Incentives Merit Based Scholarships Dedicated Advisement by ASU Advisors

See MCCD Advisor to get started today…..

Prescribed course sequence that includes an Associate’s Degree and an AGEC, that leads directly into a specific

program (over 250) at ASU with no loss of credit.

NAU/GCC PartnershipNew 3000 square foot classroom building

Offering programs in:Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary Studies, Communication, Special Ed., Emergency Management, Technology Management, and Public Administration

• More bachelor’s degrees will be offered at the GCC campus in the future, based on local interest and enrollment.

• Save time and money by taking their first two years at GCC and their last two with NAU.

• Low tuition and no travel costs are other benefits.

• An advisor is available on GCC campus to assist students with enrollment, and a local financial aid advisor assist students.

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$ Cost of Classes

Credit HoursResident Tuition Resident Tuition

1 $76 $557

3 (i.e. ENG 101)

$228 $1671

6 $456 $3342

12 $912+fee’s $3899+fee’s(7 or more)

Approx. Annual Tuition: $9,700

(full-time student, AZ resident)

Setting: Urban

Delivery Format:OnlineOnsite

Location: AZ

Student Population: 68,000

Accreditation: North Central



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olleges/Universities MCCCD $2,280

ASU $8,132University of Phoenix $15,900Grand Canyon University $16,500



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Midwestern University Glendale, AZ.Approx. Annual Tuition: $31,833


Setting: Suburban


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Approx. Annual Tuition:

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“What if I can’t afford to pay for college?” Types of

Financial Aid Available Federal Financial Aid (Grants/ Loans)

www.fafsa.ed.gov Transition Scholarships (Cougar Scholarship)

Private Scholarships

Tuition Reimbursement

Presidential Scholarship

Let us help you: FAFSA Assistance FA Office

Contact: 602-243-8300

What’s Next??

February, March, April 2014

Talk to your advisor! You’ll be scheduled for an appointment to discuss your future plans, degree programs, major, class selection, and registration.

And we’ll discuss . . . (next slide)

ACE Plus Senior Bridge Program

Degrees and Transfer Info

Associate in General Studies (AGS) Associate in Arts (AA) Associate in Science (AS) Associate in Business (ABUS) Associate in Arts Elem. Ed. (AAEE) Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) Certificate of Completion (CCL)

Check Sheets

What is a Check sheet? It is a layout guide of courses requirement

according to your major/career goals. Please visit the Advisement Center for a copy

of your check sheet. A check sheet is required for your next visit to

the Advisement Center. We recommend that you at LEAST visit the

Advisement Center once per semester.

College Application Process…

College Admission – You’re already admitted to GCC – get on my.Maricopa to be admitted to another MCCCD college

Tuition and Fee Payment- pay your fees /sign up for the EASY Payment Plan.

Financial Aid- if eligible, be sure to complete the FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov Apply for a PIN www.pin.ed.gov

Placement Test - Just math – you’re done with your English and Reading.

Academic Advisement - meet with your ACE Plus Advisor or campus advisor to discuss your class selection.

Academic Advisement - Register on my.maricopa

Student Orientation: Fall or Spring - August

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

http://www.pin.ed.gov/

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QUESTIONS??Please welcome

our student panel with a round of

applause…