1. Why College? What Are My Options? Revised 7/2013

2. Why College? Who wants to go to college? Why do you want to go to college? What are you doing to prepare for college now?

3. Why College: Tell Your Story Why did you want to go to college? Who helped you/how did you get there? Where did you go and what did you study?

4. Why College: What do you think of? football sorority fraternity campus mascot opportunity dorms debt money independence parties basketball study abroad internships notes lectures books studying education boys clubs ramen noodles minor

5. Why College: What is College?

6. 1079 Options: House Bill 1079  Undocumented students have “resident” tuition status  This does not affect your citizenship status  Include an affidavit in your college applications

7. 1079 Options: College IS Possible  No Social Security number needed to apply  Resident tuition in Washington and several other states  Some financial aid in the form of scholarships

8. Agenda Why College?What Are My Options?What Do I Need To Consider?Assessing Where You Are

9. Why College? How college grads describe themselves: More satisfied with their careers Healthier More effective speakers More likely to have meaningful work Happier with life More secure in life More confident More social More resourceful How employers describe them: More motivated Learn more quickly Better able to meet deadlines Better problem solvers Better communicators Better able to lead More worthy of promotion Less likely to be laid off More deserving of a higher salary Has credentials Knows how to set and achieve goals Greater knowledge and skill set

10. Why College? A high school diploma is just not enough anymore Jobs that require more than high school make up more than 2/3 of new jobs, and it’s growing. New jobs for HS graduates New jobs for college graduates Source: Carnevale, Anthony P. and Donna M. Desrochers, Standards for What? The Economic Roots of K–16 Reform, Educational Testing Service, 2003.

11. Why College? Postsecondary education creates more job stability 8.3 7.7 6.8 6.2 4.5

12. Why College? Postsecondary degrees lead to greater weekly earnings Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey, 2012.

13. Why College? Over a lifetime, college graduates earn $1 million more than those who only have a high school degree.

14. What are some additional benefits of going to college? Friendships Networking

15. Why College?  Nobody in my family has ever gone  I’m tired of school — I just want a job  I can’t afford college  I don’t know what I want to study  College takes too long and is too difficult  I’m needed at home and in my community  I’m not smart enough  I can be the first to go!  College will help me get a better paying job!  There’s plenty of financial aid available!  I’ll figure it out when I’m taking classes!  Some degrees only take one or two years.  I can go to college online, without leaving home!  I am smart enough to go to college! I can do it!

16. 1079 Options: Why College?  Employment options  Entrepreneurship  Employer sponsorship  Self-Advocacy  Ability to implement change  Evidence of contributions to community

17. 1079 Options: DREAM Act  If passed, would legalize status of several million undocumented youth  Would provide permanent resident status upon completion of two years of college or military service

18. Agenda Why College?What Are My Options?What Do I Need To Consider?Assessing Where You Are

19. Options: Degree Types Graduate Degrees Master (MS, MA, MBA, MPA, MEd, etc) Doctorate (PhD) Professional (JD, etc) Undergraduate Degrees Vocational, technical, or trade certificate Associate (AA, AS, ABA, etc.) Bachelor (BS, BA, BFA, etc)

20. Options: School Types Public Private Proprietary All Degree Types All Fields of Study

23. Options: 4-year universities in WA  Antioch University–Seattle  Art Institute of Seattle  Bastyr University  Central Washington University  City University of Seattle  Cornish College of the Arts  Eastern Washington University  Evergreen State College  Gonzaga University  Heritage University  Northwest Indian College  Northwest University  Pacific Lutheran University  Saint Martin's University  Seattle Pacific University  Seattle University  Trinity Lutheran College  University of Puget Sound  University of Washington  Bothell campus  Tacoma campus  Walla Walla University  Washington State University  Spokane campus  Tri-Cities campus  Vancouver campus  Western Washington University  Whitman College  Whitworth University

24. Options: 4-year universities in OR  Art Institute of Portland  Concordia University  Corban University  Eastern Oregon University  Gutenberg College  Lewis and Clark College  Linfield College  Marylhurst College  Multnomah University  National College of Natural Medicine  New Hope Christian College  Northwest Christian University  Oregon College of Art and Craft  Oregon College of Oriental Medicine  Oregon Institute of Technology  Oregon State University  Pacific Northwest College of Art  Pacific University  Portland State University  Reed College  Southern Oregon University  University of Oregon  University of Portland  University of Western States  Warner Pacific College  Western Oregon University  Willamette University

25. 1079 Options: “Friendly” Colleges  Washington State University  Heritage University  Eastern Washington University  Columbia Basin College  Highline Community College  Big Bend Community College  Centralia Community College  Clark College

26. Options: Careers Nurse (RN/LPS) Yakima CC for General Ed Classes/Prerequisites for nursing Yakima Valley CC for Nursing (2 years) Job as Registered Nurse University of WA Bachelors of Science in Nursing program Nurse with BSN = $64,000 median pay Lawyer UW Bachelor of Arts in English/Philosophy (4 years) North Seattle CC – post- graduate pre-reqs for law school Brown Law School for JD (3 years) Bar ExamLawyer = $112,600 median pay Cosmetologist Trade School Program (1.5-2 years) 6 month internship with Gene Juarez Practicing Cosmetologist = $22,500 median pay

27. Agenda Why College?What Are My Options?What Do I Need To Consider?What Can I Do To Prepare?

28. Consider: Cost Community College-Highline Community College = $16-$18,000 4-Year Public College-University of Washington = $20-$27,000 4-Year Private College- Seattle University = $46-$53,000 Cost of Attendance:  Tuition & Fees  Room & Board  Books & Supplies  Transportation  Personal Costs  Study Abroad

29. Consider: Cost  The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)  Designed to reduce tuition for out-of-state students  Schools in 15 western states  For information go to: www.wue.wiche.edu

30. Consider: Location

31. Consider: Areas of Study

32. Consider: Size

33. Consider: Support Services and Student Life

34. Consider: Personal Values

35. Consider: What NOT to rely on  “It’s a prestigious school.”  “I REALLY WANT TO GO THERE!!!”  “I’m a big fan of their football team.”  “My boyfriend/girlfriend is going there.”

36. Agenda Why College?What Are My Options?What Do I Need To Consider?Assessing Where You Are

37. Assessing: Academic  GPA  Standardized test scores  Meeting credit requirements  Rigorous curriculum  Some schools have different requirements – so don’t wait to find out yours! Participate in Preparing for College: Success Strategies workshop

38. Assessing: Personal

39. Assessing: Financial  Learn about financial aid options  Start researching scholarships one year prior to applying  Apply for scholarships  Save

40. Assessing: Financial Aid Paying for College Family Financing =

41. Assessing: FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Expected Family Contribution (EFC) What kind of aid can you receive? How much aid can you receive? www.fafsa.gov Free FAFSA support through site Free FAFSA support through College Goal Sunday

42. 1079 Options: Paying for College theWashBoard.org Campanaquetzal.org HB1079.org

43. Assessing: Planning  Research schools  Research careers  Keep track of deadlines  Know where you are  Visit college campuses

44. Assessing: What You Can Do Now!  Be a Pain: Find a Mentor.  Push Yourself Academically.  Push Yourself: Get Organized  Find the Right Fit: Explore Your Interests.  Find the Right Fit: Become a Researcher.  Get Your Hands On Some Cash: Save.

45. 1079 Options: The Barriers  You may have unique obstacles that other students don’t have  Your grades, proven ability and experiences may matter more than they do for other students  You may have to work twice as hard as other students  You may have to depend heavily on your support network for resources, access to programs and information  Preparing academically and financially may be more important for you than most students

46. 1079 Options: What You Can Do Now  Take tough classes  Boost your GPA  Network NOW!  Community  Industry  Find mentors  Business  Law  Nonprofit sector  Education  Students  Get involved in extracurricular activities (LEADERSHIP)  SAVE!!!  Research organizations that have support services for you  Latino Education Achievement Project (LEAP) 206-763-5277, LEAP@seamarchc.org  Secondary Education for Migrant Youth www.semy.org  Research schools that have support services for you

47. 1079 Options: Questions to Ask How does the school work with undocumented students? How does each department work with undocumented students? What do you know about HB 1079? Who can I talk to for emotional and financial support? What is the school’s success rate with undocumented students?

48. 1079 Options: Questions to Ask Does your school have scholarships that don’t require a social security number? How do I apply for scholarships? Are most scholarships available for undocumented students? Where can I find specific department scholarships to apply to? What are my options if I can’t afford tuition for a quarter?

49. What Families Can Do Believe it or not, students think parents are helpful Who Students Say Are Very Helpful in Selecting High School Classes Source: Wimberly, George L.; Noeth, Richard J., College Readiness Begins in Middle School. ACT Policy Report, American College Testing ACT Inc, 2005.

50. What Families Can Do Know What It Takes to Go to College Coursework  Math and English every year  Two years of Laboratory Science and World Languages Read, Read, Read!  At 8 th grade level or above for SAT preparation  Newsweek instead of People  National Geographic instead of National Enquirer

51. What Families Can Do  Talk to your student about his or her interests, abilities, talents, and goals  Get involved in school. Know what is going on in school and with your student’s studies and grades.  Make sure your student is in school every day, on time, and ready to learn

52. What Families Can Do  Give your student household responsibilities  Talk about post-high school educational opportunities  Talk about your job and career in a positive manner

53. College Process Timeline SeptemberOctoberNovemberDecemberJanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJune APPLYING FOR COLLEGE Timeline Finding the Right School Applying for College Finalize housing, deposits, orientation, and classes Attend College Fairs and college visits to your high school *Apply to a variety of colleges* Review acceptance letters Say ‘YES’ by May 1st FINANCIAL AID Timeline Research the Financial Aid Website of Colleges List the documents required for Financial Aid Understanding the Financial Aid Process Completing the FAFSA Compare Financial Aid Packages Accept Financial Aid package Complete documents (entrance counseling and loan forms) Complete CSS Profile (if applicable) Verification if chosen for verification, submit verification form & copies of your tax forms SCHOLARSHIP Timeline Finding & Applying for Scholarships Report all scholarships awarded to your college

54. Online Resources  Mapping Your Future  www.mapping-your-future.org  The College Board  www.collegeboard.com  CollegeNET  www.collegenet.com  Adventures in Education  www.adventuresineducation.org  KnowHow2Go  www.knowhow2go.org  College Cost Navigator  collegecost.ed.gov

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