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

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@ 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!