CLASS OF 2014 Senior Workshop Presented by:

Congratulations You’re almost there

Congratulations Barnes Scholarship semi-finalist JESSI BARNETT Leaders for Life semi-finalist JACQUELYNN SHELTON

INTRODUCING Finance Management Presented by:

Class of 2013 status ALL STAND Who uses Twitter? ALL STAND Who “likes” the TSIC Facebook page? ALL STAND Pasco Education Foundation scholarship? ALL STAND Bright Futures candidate? ALL STAND Applied to college? Accepted? Committed?

INTRODUCING Preparing for College Reality Presented by: Mike Halligan, Assistant Director of Admissions Saint Leo University

Your Scholarship Includes: Tuition and some fees only Public college / university within state of Florida Two levels of scholarships: 60 credit hours at college plus 60 credit hours at a university or, 60 credit hours at college

Your Scholarship Does not include: Everything else! Books, fees, dorm, meals, etc But Is combinable with any other scholarship!

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS? Do you want a chance to get more money???? On track for Bright Futures?

Your Scholarship Private, “for profit” schools Approval required Budget plan may be requested

Making College & Career Count So you made it to college…. Why are you there? WELCOME to TSIC 2002 grad, Shannon Whitlock

Making Decisions Are you ready to graduate? Where are you planning to go to college? Application in? Accepted? Living arrangements? Meal plans? Major? Books- purchase at bookstore? Purchase online? Rental? How do you plan to pay for this? COMPLETE FAFSA

I’ve Graduated…What now? The Process ANNUAL Student information forms (summer session requirement) Florida Prepaid College Foundation Your ID card USE TAKE STOCK FUNDS FIRST FAFSA FAFSA FAFSA

I’ve Graduated…What now? Make Appointment for your EXIT INTERVIEW by contacting Meetings will be booked for June 11, 12, 16,17 & 18. Appointments must be made. Senior evaluations review Reviews will be based on senior and all prior grades, attendance, TSIC participation, and behavior

I’ve Graduated…What now? Your funds will not be paid until you have successfully completed your Exit Interview Your Exit Interview will not be successful unless you have completed all applicable items on your evaluation checklists

Remember your contract???? Apply for grants & other scholarships Enroll within one year of graduation Military? Five years to use ALL of your credit hours

Remember your contract???? Must advise of address/phone/ changes on an annual basis Must submit annual Student information form with Florida Prepaid Failure to do so results in holding of funds, Foundation retains ownership of any unused credit hours If student does not attend for 2 consecutive years with no written plan given to TSIC, scholarship will be terminated

Annual requirements Until your funds reach a zero balance, each April/May you must: Update annual survey with Florida Prepaid Complete update form at pascoeducationfoundation.org Deliver, mail or official report card/grades to TSIC office Minimum 2.5 GPA must be maintained Failure to do any of the above will freeze payments

Situations When in doubt, contact TSIC Transfer to new school, problem with ID card, name change Completion of education prior to using assigned credit hours – PLEASE ADVISE

Time is not on your side If you haven’t applied to your college, get going! If you haven’t applied for scholarships, get going! If you haven’t met with your school’s Career Specialist/Guidance Counselor, get going! Prepare to complete FAFSA

File Review Seniors…Get Ready FAFSA/Financial Aid Scholarships Southern Scholarship (Housing) College Planning Award Letters Tips for Filing- BE ORGANIZED

Suggestions Meet with the college financial aid officer as soon as you are accepted ASK: “Are there any grants/scholarships that I can apply for”? ASK: “What will my out-of-pocket expenses be”? Advise them to use TSIC funding FIRST DO NOT ACCEPT LOAN unless absolutely necessary for your education

Making College & Career Count So you made it to college…. Why are you there? TAKE COLLEGE SERIOUSLY

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Enjoy the Spotlight Recognition Events April 10, 2014 – Spartan Manor, New Port Richey TSIC Scholars TSIC Senior Banquet Individual School Awards Nights

Closing Words NO SENIORITIS ALLOWED Stay on a good path! Manage your money