1. Where I’m headed after graduating from JHS After today’s lesson, you’ll… -understand the FAFSA -know how to apply to college -walk away with a “check-list” to help with your next steps

2. There are 34 Community & Technical Colleges in WA State

3. BLS data as of 11/2012

5. You get a job on campus $$ you borrow & pay back (with interest) $$ you are awarded & don’t have to pay back An award of financial assistance (you don’t have to pay back) Free Application for Federal Student Aid – A must do to get some of the below $$

6. Log in at: www.fafsa.ed.gov

8. You will need your Social Security Number to apply for your PIN (used as your electronic signature)

12. The trick to getting $$ for college… KEEP APPLYING!!!

14. You only need to apply to the college you want to attend Applying to a Community or Technical College

15. www.edcc.edu/getstarted/future/

16. www.everettcc.edu/enrollment/registration/index.cfm?id=656

17. http://new.shoreline.edu/steps/apply.aspx

18. www.cascadia.edu/apply_register.aspx

19. http://bellevuecollege.edu/future/

20. www.lwtech.edu/admission/getting_started/apply_to_lwit.html

23. Use this checklist to help with your College Application & Financial Aid “To-Do’s”

24. Helpful reminders about the FAFSA

25. Today’s “next steps”… 1.Look over your college’s webpage information, and start your application! 2.Apply for your FAFSA pin number: www.FAFSA.ed.gov 3.Work on the WashBoard Scholarship site: www.theWashBoard.org 4.Talk with your counselor 5.Complete an “Exit Slip” and turn it in