1. The College Process Presented by Mr. Conway, College Advisor at Liberty High School

2. Why go to college?  To become educated and enrich your mind  To have a fulfilling professional career  To invest in your future (approximately 35% of all American jobs require a college degree)  To get a higher-paying job (according to Labor Department statistics, the pay gap between college graduates and everyone else reached a record high last year: Americans with four-year college degrees made 98 % more an hour on average in 2014 than people without a degree).

3. Unemployment Rate in 2014 Level of Education completed Mean (average) earnings in 2014 9.0%Less than a high school diploma $30,108 6.0%High School diploma, no college $43,056 6.0%Some college, no degree$48,984 4.3%Occupational program (career or trade school) $48, 152 4.6%Associate degree (academic program: typically 2 years) $52,364 3.5%Bachelor’s degree (typically 4 years) $74,308 2.8%Master’s degree (2-3 years beyond Bachelor’s) $88,036 2.1%Doctoral degree (Ph.D., 6-8 years beyond Bachelor’s degree) $105,456

4. Who can go to college?  Anyone with a high school diploma, regardless of race, religion, gender, personal history, or immigration status.

5. What are the requirements?  High school diploma (44 credits; 5 required Regents exams; 9 required Regents exams for an Advanced Regents diploma)  SAT / ACT score (NOT required by 2- year community colleges, but required by most 4-year colleges)

6. Where to attend college? Public universities and colleges  CUNY (City University of New York)  SUNY (State University of New York)  (Other states have their own systems, but the cost is higher for residents of other states) Private universities and colleges  There are many private colleges in New York City and all over the state of New York  There are thousands of private colleges all over the U.S.

7. Where to attend public colleges in New York City or New York state? CUNY (City University of New York)  2-year community colleges (for example, BMCC, BCC, Guttman, NY City Tech, Hostos CC, Laguardia CC, Kingsborough CC)  4-year colleges (for example, Hunter College, Brooklyn College, Baruch College, John Jay College, City College, Queens College) SUNY (State University of New York  2-year community colleges (for example, Dutchess Community College, Tompkins Cortland CC, Nassau CC, Rockland CC)  4-year colleges (for example, Stony Brook University, University at Albany, New Paltz, Binghamton, Fashion Institute, University at Buffalo)

8. Where to attend private college in New York City or New York state? Examples of private colleges and universities in New York City:  Columbia University  New York University (NYU)  Fordham University  The New School  Pace University  St. Francis College Examples of private colleges and universities in New York State:  Hamilton College  Colgate University  Syracuse University  Marist College  Union College  Cornell University

9. College Costs Typical tuition costs for public and private colleges in New York

10. Tuition and Other Costs for Colleges in the CUNY System Community colleges (2 year schools)  Tuition= $4,800 per year  Fees= $250 per year  Books = $1,364 per year  Transportation = $1,054 /year  Personal expenses= $1,816 = Total of $9,284 (for one year, for a student living at home) Senior colleges (4 year schools)  Tuition = $6,330 per year  Fees = $250 per year  Books = $1,364 per year  Transportation = $1,054/year  Personal expenses = $1,816 =Total of $10,814 (for one year, for a student living at home)

11. Tuition and Other Costs for Colleges in the SUNY System Community colleges  Tuition= $4,210 per year  Fees= $610 per year  Books = $1,320 per year  Transportation = $1,280 / year  Personal expenses= $1,160  Dorm/food = $10,180 / year  =Total $18,760 for one year 4 year colleges  Tuition = $6,470 per year  Fees = $1,510 per year  Books = $1,340 per year  Transportation = $1,050 / year  Personal expenses = $1,500  Dorm/food = $12,050 / year =Total of $23,920 for one year

12. Tuition and Other Costs for Private Colleges in New York Example: NYU  Tuition= $47,750 per year  Fees= $530 per year  Books = $1,070 per year  Transportation = $1,280 / year  Personal expenses= $2,000  Dorm/food = $17,580 / year  =Total $70,210 for one year Example: Pace University  Tuition = $38,200 per year  Fees = $1,497 per year  Books = $900 per year  Transportation = $1,050 / year  Personal expenses = $1,500  =Total of $43,147 for one year (for student living at home)

13. Financial Aid

14. How to Pay for College? Help is available with Financial Aid, which consists of: $Grants /Scholarships $ Loans $ Federal Work-Study

15. Where does financial aid come from? Sources of Aid Financial Aid Form Types of Aid Federal Government FAFSAGrants Loans Work Study New York State Government (if NYS resident at a college in NYS) TAPTAP Grant Scholarships (special eligibilities) Institution (college itself) FAFSA Profile Institutional Forms Grants (merit and need) Loans (less often) Scholarships

16. How to Pay for College?  1. Grants (“free” money)—you do not have to repay: available to U.S. citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents (“Green Card” holders) who have Social Security numbers. Two sources: U.S. Federal government and New York State. For federal aid, students and families fill out the online application at www.fafsa.gov in January or February of each year— as soon as taxes are filed  2. Work Study (jobs at colleges given to students as part of their financial aid package, usually part-time work on campus)

17. How to Pay for College?  3. Loans: The U.S. Department of Education has two federal student loan programs, which are...  First type: The Federal Direct Loan Program of subsidized loans (based on need), and direct unsubsidized loans (student does not have to prove need), and Direct Plus Loans (made to parents of undergraduate students)  Second type: Federal Perkins Loan (school-based loan program for students with financial need)

18. How to Pay for College?  4. Scholarships (similar to grants—students/family do not have to repay); they are usually based on GPA/academic achievement, but they are also available for students who demonstrate leadership, community service, special interests, sports, or special skills); scholarships can come from the college itself, the state, or from private sources, such as corporations or non-profit organizations.

19. Helpful Websites for Scholarship Search  https://www.collegegreenlight.com/ https://www.collegegreenlight.com/  www.fastweb.com www.fastweb.com  www.scholarships.com www.scholarships.com  http://www.newvisions.org/pages/scholarship-opportunities http://www.newvisions.org/pages/scholarship-opportunities  https://hsf.net/ https://hsf.net/

20. Career Training

21. Alternatives to College: Apprenticeship Programs for Skilled Trades  Apprenticeship Programs teach a skilled trade.  Age requirements: 16+ (with parental approval)or 18 yrs. Old  Apprenticeship is the process of learning a skilled occupation through: Paid on-the-job training; apprentices train under the guidance of experienced journey workers with related classroom training. The length of training varies from one to six years, depending on the occupation.  There is a written contract between the apprentice and the employer that acknowledges their shared commitment to the training process. This agreement is approved and registered by the New York State Department of Labor.

22. Helpful websites for guidance on Apprenticeships:  https://labor.ny.gov/apprenticeship/appindex.shtm https://labor.ny.gov/apprenticeship/appindex.shtm  -Asbestos Lead & Hazardous Waste Laborers Local #78 http://www.masontenders.org/local78_home.htm -Boilermakers Northeast JAC LU#5 http://www.boilermakerslocal5.com -Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers LU #1 of NY & LI http://www.ualocal1.org -Construction Local 79 http://www.local79.org/apprenticeship/ -Elevator Constructors Local #1 JAC http://www.bricklayersandalliedcraftworkerslocal1ny.org -Electrical Local 3 http://www.oe3.org/training/apprentice.html -NYC District Council of Carpenters JATC http://www.bricklayersandalliedcraftworkerslocal1ny.org -Sheet Metal Workers JATC LU #137 http://www.iuoelocal137.com -Tile, Marble, Terrazzo LU #7 of NY & NJ http://www.baclocal7.org -USIS Electric, Inc. http://labor.ny.gov/pressreleases/currentrecruitments/usis-electricians-april-21-2015.shtmhttp://www.masontenders.org/local78_home.htmhttp://www.boilermakerslocal5.comhttp://www.ualocal1.orghttp://www.local79.org/apprenticeship/http://www.bricklayersandalliedcraftworkerslocal1ny.orghttp://www.oe3.org/training/apprentice.htmlhttp://www.bricklayersandalliedcraftworkerslocal1ny.orghttp://www.iuoelocal137.comhttp://www.baclocal7.orghttp://labor.ny.gov/pressreleases/currentrecruitments/usis-electricians-april-21-2015.shtm

23. The College Process: A Timeline

24. College Process by Grade level  9 th grade Freshmen: Begin to understand the educational system and the high school graduation requirements; do well in your classes  10 th grade Sophomores: Start thinking about your future career; do well in classes and on Regents exams; participate in extracurricular activities at school and in community; research and practice to take the PSAT examination, which will be given at Liberty to all students in the Fall of Junior year

25. College Process by Grade level  11 th grade Juniors: Take the PSAT in the Fall; take an SAT and/or ACT prep course and possibly take one of the exams in the spring; continue to study for one or both of these exams in the summer; begin to get an understanding of the college admission and financial aid process; visit a college and attend college fairs; ask counselors for information about outside organizations offering additional college guidance; do well in all classes and on Regents exams (students should achieve a score of 75 or higher on the ELA exam, and a score of 80 or higher on the Algebra Regents to be considered “college ready” by colleges—helping students avoid having to take remedial courses at college)

26. College Process by Grade level  12 th grade Seniors: Fall—prepare for and take the SAT and/or ACT exams (you can take the exams more than once for a higher score); take a College Now for-credit college course; Visit colleges you are interested in applying to; Write your college personal essay and obtain letters of recommendation from teachers; Finish the CUNY application (6 schools for $65.00 app fee) by Dec 1; Finish the SUNY application (if applying) by Dec 1; Finish the Common App for private schools by mid-December.  Winter—fill out the FAFSA application for federal financial aid and the TAP application for NY State aid (both free, both online); take a College Now for-credit college course.  Spring—receive acceptance letters, take placement tests, contact financial aid office at the college you choose to fill out any additional information that’s needed.

27. Liberty High School website  Please use the Liberty High School website for updated information on the college process!  http://www.libertyhsnyc.com http://www.libertyhsnyc.com  Click on the “For Students” tab, and Click “College Office” link