1. Junior
Class of 2020!

2. Senior Year English Capstone Project Researching career
Resume and Personal Statement
Letters of Req’ from teachers, admin, counselors, etc.
College Application Day
F.A.F.S.A Application Day (Free Application for Student Aid)

3. What should you do now? Study for ACT University bound student
Look up admission requirements for the schools you are interested in attending (goal setting) **EVERY SCHOOL HAS DIFFERENT REQUIREMENTS & ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
Calculate Core GPA (especially for ASU, NAU, UofA)
Min. Requirements ASU: 1 of the following: to 25%, 3.00 GPA, ACT 22 or SAT 1120*
Pick senior classes carefully to improve ability to be awarded academic scholarships
Scholarship Research- Let’s look at the numbers….

4. Example: ASU living at home Avg. Yearly Total Living at Home: $14,448
ASU school year
Tuition & Fees: $10,822/ year
Books and Supplies: $1,300 (varies)/ year
Transportation: $1,376 (varies)/ year
Annual parking passes vary from $210- $780/ year
Meals: $950-varies/ year
$950= 3 meals per week

5. Example: ASU living on Campus Avg
Example: ASU living on Campus Avg. Yearly total living on campus: $28,154
To live on campus (OPTIONAL)
**DO NOT GO INTO DEBT TO LIVE ON CAMPUS IF YOU CAN LIVE AT HOME!!!
Tuition & Fees: $10,822/ year
Books and Supplies: $1,300 (varies)/ year
Housing: $6,150- $10,720/ year --- Avg.: $8,500/ year
$850/ month for 10 months
Transportation (no car)
$500
Meals: $2,160- $5,370 (unlimited)/ year – Avg.: $5,050/ year
$505/ month for 10 months
Personal: $1,982/ year
$198/ month for 10 months

6. Scholarship Breakdown
How many scholarships are available?
Over 3.5 million scholarship, which equates to BILLONS of $$$$ available
Federal Money- Apply for FAFSA up to $6,000 (this is based on family information)
Academic Scholarships from the Institution- based on GPA and/or ACT or SAT score: $2,000-$10,000
Business/ Foundations/ Non-Profits etc. (often silly/ easy but attract many applicants) READ THE QUALIFICATIONS! Some are more academic focused or need based)
Did you know? Joining either active or reserve military branch will pay for the cost of a 4 year University?

7. Where to find scholarships:
Lets take a tour of the Career Center website:

8. Next Steps:
Fill out survey for Ms. Escoto to better learn about your goals & needs
Visit the website (Higley High School- Counseling- Career Center)
Make an appt. with Ms. Escoto
Scholarship essay help
Parent meetings
Career path discussions