1. EL 120-Early College Odyssey (P2)
Friday, November 18th, 2016

2. Class Agenda
Housekeeping
Learning Targets
Final Project

3. Housekeeping
Collect Homework - Forecasting, Weekly Schedule and CMC Ed Plan
Get Out of Jail Free Card - Wednesday, November 23rd by 12 pm
Final Project Due - Friday, Dec 2nd by 12 pm
Final EL 120 class - Friday, Dec 2nd at 10:00 am - 10:50 am
FINALS WEEK: Mon., Dec. 5th - Fri., Dec. 9th

4. Learning Targets
I know the difference between grants, scholarships and loans.
I can explain the information outlined on a Financial Aid Award Letter.
I know where to locate college planning resources.
I can identify all components of the EL-120 final project.

5. Types of Financial Aid Grants - Do not have to be repaid
Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant
Federal Teach Grant
Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant
Work Study - Money earned while attending school; does not have to be repaid
Loans - Borrowed money that must be paid back with interest
Federal Perkins Loan
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
Federal Direct Subsidized Loan
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan

6. Types of Financial Aid Continued
Scholarships - Form of gift aid that does not have to be repaid.
School-Based Scholarships
Scholarship Searches
Applying for Scholarships
Receiving a Scholarship
AVOID Scams

7. College Planning Resources
Opportunities Booklet including junior and senior year checklists
In-Person Help
College Goal Oregon
ECMC College Nights
The College Place - Oregon
Online Help
Oregongearup.org

8. Final Project, Part I - Planning Beyond Next Term
In a Google Doc, write 2 pages typed (double-spaced, 12 point font, share with me upon completion) to describe your long-term goals as you continue to attend CCC and work towards high school graduation. In addition, describe your current plan for next steps after high school. Be specific! (25 points)
Do you plan to attend a 2-year or 4-year college? If so, what are the admissions requirements for YOUR chosen school(s)? Are you on track to attend these schools? If not, what do you need to do to improve your chances of being admitted?
If you’re undecided about attending college beyond CMC’s program, how might you go about researching the best option for you? What are some other options you are considering?

9. Final Project, Part II - Resume
In a Google Doc, SHARE a completed Resume (20 points)
Review the online Resume Workshop page on CMC’s College and Career Center site for tons of links and tips on building a great resume.
Read the Resume Building Information document for detailed information about each section of the resume and other tips.
You can use the Resume Worksheet for a template or try out the CCC Resume Builder tool to help you get started.

10. Final Project, Part II - Allowing Others to Help You
Pick one strategy from On Course Chapter 5 – Employing Interdependence: Creating a Support Network on pages Make sure it is concrete and then plan to do it between now and the end of the term.
Examples include: Form a study group for finals that meets at least two times before finals, talk with an instructor during office hours to ask questions, visit the Learning Center for tutoring or organizational help, go to Career and Counseling Services for help choosing a major or writing a resume, see a CCC Adviser for help planning your degree, sign up for a CCC club...etc.

11. Final Project, Part II - Allowing Others to Help You
In a Google Doc, write 2-3 paragraphs (one page typed, double-spaced, 12 point font, share with me upon completion) to describe your experience.
What did you do and why did you choose this strategy? Have you ever tried this before?
Describe your experience in asking for help or getting involved on campus – was it difficult, uncomfortable? Why or why not?
What was the outcome? What will you take away from this experience?
What will you do differently next term from the start to allow yourself to be more interdependent?

12. Final Project Review Pair up Each take one part of the final project
Review the project guidelines.
Take turns sharing the guidelines for your part with your partner
Make a list of questions.

13. Final Project Review
Questions?

14. Exit Slip / Participation
When is your EL-120 final project due?
What percent of your grade is your EL-120 final project?
Where can you find a good resume template?