Upward Bound Math & Science Center presents

» Today’s Program Agenda ˃Introduction / Welcome ˃What is your dream/goal? “Let’s Explore” ˃Financial Aid Facts ˃Financial Aid Presentation – “The Details” ˃FAFSA on the Web / Review ˃Scholarships – What, Where and How ˃Program Updates ˃Closing

» What’s your story? ˃What are your dreams (goals) for the future? +Think about 10 years from now… +Anyone want to share their dream… +What will it take-cost? ˃Cost vs. Benefit +The benefit of going to college far outweigh the cost +The more you learn, the more you earn…

» Financial Aid Facts ˃Financial Aid is funds provided to students and families to help pay for postsecondary educational expenses ˃Last year ( ), there was $154 billion in financial aid awarded to undergraduate students. ˃Cost of attendance includes : (see handout) +Tuition, books and on-campus housing costs +Necessary expenses such as transportation, personal care, not paid to the college ˃All costs combined determines the cost of attendance for the college. Depends on the school.

» Where do the financial aid come from: ˃Federal Government +Must have financial need +Awarded by applying through FAFSA every year enrolled ˃State +Awarded on basis of merit-scholastic and financial need +Utilize information from FAFSA ˃Private Sources +Businesses, Churches, Charitable organizations +Scholarships are given +Deadlines and eligibility varies

» FAFSA on the WEB ˃Free Application for Federal Student Aid +Website: +Takes less time if completed electronically ˃FAFSA Snapshot – New look / Easier to use +Reference Handout Received ˃FAFSA Demo – Let’s do a mock application +Student: Cory Allen (Lincoln, Texas) * Example only

» FA Review & Quiz

» Scholarships ˃Need-based Scholarships +Based on Financial Need +Usually will require financial information with application ˃Merit-based Scholarships +Based on Achievement +Usually will have minimum GPA and/or test score standards

» What do I need to complete Scholarships? ˃Set aside some time ˃Have a HS transcript with you ˃Be ready to write essays/personal statements ˃Ask your parents for their recent tax return information ˃Have 2-3 recommenders in mind ˃Have patience, but know when the deadline is. Pace yourself.

» Where do I find scholarships? ˃Online Scholarship Search Websites +Fastweb.com; +FAFSA.gov +Others ˃School Counselor – Local Scholarships ˃UBMS Senior Newsletter (Monthly) ˃Colleges/Universities ˃Questions

» UBMS Program Updates ˃2011 Summer Intent, due Feb 25 th ˃ICCP Activities +January ICCP Due 28 th, report cards due Jan 31 st +February ICCP available next week +Missed Activities are due Feb 25 th ˃OTA – Tutoring +Attend session at school/program if average below 81 ˃Video Conferencing +Feb (Recording) – Feb 12 th, Topic: TAKS / SAT Preparation +March (Live) – March 26 th, Topic: Academic Bowl Prep ˃One-on-One Session, Feb th ˃2011 Bridge Application, due Feb 1 st / Mar 1 st ˃University Acceptances –

» Final Questions » Thanks to all school administrators for your help!