1. Louisiana’s First Choice for College Access College Knowledge

2. Title of Program College Knowledge LOSFA  College Access and Outreach  Louisiana Guaranteed Student Loans  TOPS  GO Grant  START Saving Program  Early Start  LA LEAP Grant  Rockefeller State Wildlife Scholarship  Health Care Educator Loan Forgiveness www.osfa.la.gov

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4. Title of Program College Knowledge What is College Knowledge?  College Knowledge is a web based tool created by LOSFA to enhance college access in Louisiana.  www.osfa.la.gov/collegeknowledge www.osfa.la.gov

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7. Title of Program College Knowledge Who should use the College Knowledge tool?  Any person or student searching for information about …  Preparing for college  Choosing a career path & course of study  Choosing a college  College admissions and enrollment  Paying for college www.osfa.la.gov

8. Title of Program College Knowledge What is College?  4-year College or University  Community College  Vocational or Technical School www.osfa.la.gov

9. Title of Program College Knowledge Why do I need to go to College?  College graduates …  earn greater lifetime incomes than high school graduates  have more leisure time  have more consistent work hours  receive better job benefits, such as vacation time and healthcare  are promoted more often than those without a college degree  have higher savings and better retirement www.osfa.la.gov

10. Title of Program College Knowledge What’s in College Knowledge?  The web site has four main parts… 1.Profiles 2.Calculator 3.Tool Kit 4.Did You Know  Plus, you can print out your own progress tracker www.osfa.la.gov

11. Title of Program College Knowledge 1.Profiles  What are profiles?  They are real Louisiana students from your own peer group.  Who are they?  College students and LOSFA Trailblazers from various backgrounds with a wide range of stories.  These students have a plan, have been very successful, and have potential left to explore & discover.  Why are they there?  To share their success and encourage YOU. www.osfa.la.gov

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14. Title of Program College Knowledge 2.Calculator  What is the college calculator?  It is a future estimate of college costs based on personal preferences and practices.  It has an added feature that allows you to compare the cost of several colleges.  It allows you to see how starting now, doing your best in school, and following a plan can decrease your college costs www.osfa.la.gov

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19. Title of Program College Knowledge 2.Calculator  The estimate given assumes annual tuition increases that reflects cost of living increases.  The estimate given is a total cost of attendance estimate, not simply tuition.  Knowledge to plan is rewarded with power to succeed. www.osfa.la.gov

20. Title of Program College Knowledge 3.Tool Kit  As always, the tool kit is where you will find most of your tools!  This is the gateway LOSFA is providing to the information that you need.  It is divided into well defined sections, giving access to the information you want just a point and click away. www.osfa.la.gov

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22. Title of Program College Knowledge 3.Tool Kit:Tools  “Money Know-How” links to sites designed to increase your financial intelligence.  “Cash For College” can be used to educate you on both federal and state aid programs, including TOPS. It also links to safe scholarship search engines.  “It Pays To Save” links to sites that teach about saving for college and saving for college plans. It also provides a list of resource materials to read.  “Find Federal Aid” teaches about all types of federal aid programs, aid for internationals, and filing the FAFSA. www.osfa.la.gov

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25. Title of Program College Knowledge 3. Tool Kit:Tools  “College Price Tags” is designed to show you what colleges cost today, what they may cost you in the future, and how the money is broken down.  “Plan Your Work & Work Your Plan” gives information on planning for postsecondary success. It links sites designed to cover aspects of college planning so you will be prepared.  “Choose A Future” help you learn to turn what you are good at doing into a career, how much college you’ll need to do that, and how much money you could earn.  “Eight Steps To Winning A Scholarship” gives you tips on getting free money for college. www.osfa.la.gov

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28. Title of Program College Knowledge 4.Did You Know  Gives you facts on why attending college is the best decision to make.  Gives you plenty of answers for people who ask why you are planning to go. www.osfa.la.gov

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30. Title of Program College Knowledge Progress Tracker  Helps you keep a record of important test scores and academic information that could mean more money in scholarships and grants for you.  Helps you stay on track with your plan and keep it all together on one page. www.osfa.la.gov

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33. Title of Program College Knowledge ALERT MESSAGE!!! Pay very close attention to the next slide. www.osfa.la.gov

34. Contact Information LOSFA 1-800-259-5626 x. 1012 custserv@osfa.la.gov www.osfa.la.gov