1. WELCOME Theme: GEAR Up to Go! Monday September 12th, 2016
Questions: Mrs. Debbie Flaming at

2. Academic, College & Career Guidance Counselor
LOCATION: Annex Building
Student Support Specialist
Mrs. Debbie Flaming
Serve all HHS Students
Testing Coordinator (ACT, PSAT, SAT & ASVAB)
Schedules
Graduation Requirement Tracking
P-Tech Coordinator
AVID Coordinator
Freshmen Study Skills
Transcripts
Scholarships
Sources of Strength Coordinator
Contact Information:

3. https://nextsteps.idaho.gov/
Next Steps Idaho is web site to help get every student in the state of IDAHO get ready for life beyond high school.
The Next Steps website features a grade-by-grade timeline to help Idaho students keep track of everything they need to do and think about as they prepare for life after high school. In addition to the timeline, students, parents, and educators can download checklists and other tools to help keep track of these tasks.
Next Steps 12th Grade Checklist
Idaho Programs & Information Directory

4. SENIORS: Registration Deadline September 15th for October 22nd ACT test at HHS
ACT test prep has been planned for Friday October 7th from 9:00-noon, and Tuesday October 11th during government classes.
College Bound Tests

5. Click Here for Mrs. Flaming's Website

6. Senior Project Instructor HHS Senior Project Information Webpage
College & Career Readiness… Federal Programs Serving Homedale High School
GEAR Up Coordinator
Mrs. Janee Brumfield
Serving 11th & 12th Graders at HHS
Senior Project Instructor
Mrs. Janee Brumfield
HHS Senior Project Information Webpage

7. Career Exploration & Professional Training
Trying to decide what career path to take can be as overwhelming as it is exciting. We’re here to help you understand and explore career options so you can start preparing for one that’s right for you.
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PASSWORD: Trojans#1

8. IDAHO Digital Learning Academy
Advanced Opportunities
Dual Credits:
Homedale High School students can graduate with a significant amount of college credits already started for a fraction of the cost by taking dual credit courses.  
Fast Forward Funds:
Starting the school year, each Idaho student has a credit of $ to apply towards their dual credit classes. This is done through the Fast Forward website and Mrs. Flaming will help students with applying for this state aid.
HHS Dual Credit Offerings
Advanced Opportunities Website
IDLA Coordinator: Karla Haylett

9. College & Career Readiness… Federal Programs Serving Homedale High School
TRiO Representative
Mrs. Petya Stoyanova-Johnson
1st Generation College Bound Students/Applications & Registrations, College & Career Information
Available to Homedale High School students on Tuesdays 10-4….

10. Financial Advantage of Higher Education

11. More likely to get employed Get higher paying positions
Other Benefits…
More likely to get employed
Get higher paying positions
More opportunities for promotion
Health benefit options
Have steady paychecks
Find jobs faster
TVCC

12. Albertson’s Sponsored PTECH Program at HHS
Fields of Technology, Aerospace/Advanced Manufacturing and Healthcare
Idaho PTECH Website
PTECH Opportunity at HHS

13. College Application Week At Homedale High School
October 31 to November 4
Senior Classes to work on College Applications
Direct Admissions:
In September, Idaho high school seniors will be receiving a letter from the State Board of Education. The letter will notify them about which Idaho colleges and/or universities have accepted them based on their grades and SAT/ACT scores. A follow up letter will be mailed out in October.

14. How can you pay for college?

15. Cost of Attendance Typical In-State:
Tuition and fees $5,500/yr
Health Insurance* $1,400/yr
Books and Supplies $1,200/yr
Transportation $1,500/yr
Personal Expenses $1,400/yr
Housing/Food** $6,000/yr
TOTAL $17,000/yr
If student is lives at home--saves about $5,000+/yr

16. SENIORS: Why should you fill out the FAFSA?
If you don’t fill out the FAFSA, you could be missing out on a lot of financial aid! We’ve heard a number of reasons students think they shouldn’t complete the FAFSA. Here are a few:
Click Here for Video What is FAFSA? How Does It Work?
“I (or my parents) make too much money, so I won’t qualify for aid.”
“Only students with good grades get financial aid.”
“The FAFSA is too hard to fill out.”

17. Why Apply for Financial Aid?
Limited Income families:
Pell Grant: $588 - $5,775/year (6 years max)
Access to need and merit based scholarships
Access to work study (jobs on college campus)
Access to student loans
Idaho Opportunity Scholarship (3.0 GPA and financial need) awarded up to $3000
LCSC

18. Why Apply for Financial Aid?
Middle Income families:
Access to need and merit based scholarships
Access to student loans
Income Tax Credits
Eligible for University scholarships based programs.
Access to merit based scholarships
Example: University Foundations/ Idaho Power, Lightfoot Foundation
LCSC

19. Why Apply for Financial Aid?
Higher Income families:
Access to merit based scholarships
Example: University Foundation/ Idaho Power
Access to student loans
Income Tax Credits
FREE insurance – life can change between January and summer prior to student going to college
30 minutes to fill out application
LCSC

20. Types of Financial Aid
SCHOLARSHIPS
LOANS
3) GRANTS
4) WORK STUDY

21. How to Create a Federal Student Aid ID for the FAFSA
(student and one parent each need an ID)
If a parent is not there or available a student may get stuck because they need the parent’s FSA ID to finish the FAFSA and or their .
Click Here for Video on How to Create FSA ID
Verify through is the best choice.
It is less likely to have errors.

22. Fill out the FREE 2017-2018 FAFSA on-line at www.fafsa.gov
Do NOT go to fafsa.com or to any site that charges a fee to file the F.A.F.S.A.
Click Here for FAFSA Resources English & Spanish
FAFSA Website

23. What Questions are asked on the FAFSA ?
To apply for federal student aid, students need to complete the FAFSA® or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Completing and submitting the FAFSA is free and quick, and it gives you access to the largest source of financial aid to pay for college or career school.
In addition, many states and colleges use FAFSA data to determine a students eligibility for state and school aid, and some private financial aid providers may use the FAFSA information to determine whether students qualify for aid.
FAFSA Web Worksheet
List of Information Needed to Fill Out the FAFSA

24. Who Is My Parent When I Fill Out the FAFSA?
Who is my parent when I fill out my FAFSA application?
(student and one parent each need an ID)
If a parent is not there or available a student may get stuck because they need the parent’s FSA ID to finish the FAFSA and or their .
Who Is My Parent When I Fill Out the FAFSA?

25. Frequent F.A.F.S.A. Errors
Name for FAFSA and Social Security card must match exactly
Correct social security card ASAP if incorrect
Divorced/remarried parent information
Income earned by parents/stepparents
Untaxed income
U.S. income taxes paid
Household size (Not Necessarily what you would deduct for taxes)
Number of household members in college
Real estate/investment net worth (Exclude primary residence)
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26. FAFSA Support…Hands On HELP!
WHEN? Tuesdays
September/October
What Time? By appointment
Where?: Guidance Counselor Office/Computer Lab 309 in the Annex
Who?: Petya Johnson

27. SCHOLARSHIPS FROM COLLEGES
Academic (Merit-based)
Low income (Need-based)
Athletic (academics still a primary factor for selection)
High School/college involvement
Minority/ethnic based
Talent (portfolio, audition or competition)
$500-$2500

28. GOOD LUCK!!!!
Any Questions?