1. WORKER RETRAINING Start Next Quarter WorkFirst Orientation One of the Seattle Community Colleges CENTRAL | NORTH | SOUTH | SVI Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp North Seattle Community College

2. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp WorkFirst Overview Federal Financial Aid Other Funding Sources Getting Started at NSCC Process for Payment Campus Resources Wrap-Up Session Agenda

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5. WorkFirst Tuition Assistance Program Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp

6. WorkFirst is Washington's temporary cash assistance program for low-income families. WorkFirst provides families the services and supports they need to “get a job, get a better job and have a better life!” NSCC WorkFirst, under the Workforce Education Department, assists eligible students to obtain career training to return to the workforce. What is WorkFirst?

7. Support provided: Tuition Assistance Book Assistance Verify Participation Hours for DSHS Other support services, transportation and Working Connections Childcare, may be available through DSHS case managers. What does NSCC WorkFirst Provide?

8. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Currently receiving Temporary Assistance For Needy Families (TANF) Individual Responsibility Plan (IRP) developed with DSHS case manager Completed Workforce Education Application Program Eligibility

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10. WorkFirst Requirements Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp

11. Weekly Participation Sheets WorkFirst students are required to submit a participation sheet to the Workforce Education office once a week

12. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Absence Policy – Students are allowed two excused absences per month up to 10 excused absences a year. Excused Absences – In order to get an excused absence, you must report your absence prior to the start of class. Participation hours are recorded. Unexcused Absences - Absences not reported prior to the start of class. NO participation hours recorded. WorkFirst Absence Policy

13. Reporting an Absence Call the Workforce Education Office at 260-934-3787 option 5. Leave a message including Name, Student ID number, and reason for absence Email the WorkFirst Staff at nworkfirst@sccd.ctc.edu nworkfirst@sccd.ctc.edu Online form at https://northseattle.edu/workforce-education/workfirst-programhttps://northseattle.edu/workforce-education/workfirst-program

14. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Cash Time Limits 60-month time limit for TANF benefits Educational Time Limits One-year of full-time school – does not include pre-requisite classes. Pre-requisite classes are taken part-time and must be paired with a “core” activity WorkFirst Time Limits

15. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Satisfactory Academic Progress In order to remain eligible for funding, students must: Complete at least 50% of attempted credits (regardless of how those credits were funded) Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher There is an appeal process for students who do not meet this standard.

16. Apply for Federal Financial Aid Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp

17. Financial Aid is Federal financial assistance from the Department of Education that helps qualified individuals and families pursue education beyond high school. Eligibility is based on family household size and income. If a student qualifies for Financial Aid, they may be eligible for one or more funding program. Pell Grant—for eligible students without a degree; always available State Need Grant— additional state funding for eligible students without a degree; must apply early Work Study—allows students to earn wages while working on campus; must apply early *Tuition Waiver, North Seattle Grant, and other funding may be available. *No loans are available through the Seattle Community College district What is Financial Aid?

18. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp You can receive more funding. Federal Financial Aid often provides more than Workforce Education funding. Funding is more stable. You will be granted an award for the entire year rather than only a Quarterly basis through Workforce Education. Why Apply for Financial Aid?

19. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp 2012 – 2013 Academic Year – Completed 2012-13 FAFSA & Data Sheet Receipt of verification documents and transcripts, as required The FAFSA must be completed every academic year. When do I Apply?

20. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp The Financial Aid Guide provides more details on Satisfactory Academic Progress and Special Conditions.

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22. 1.Complete the 2012-13 Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.FAFSA.govwww.FAFSA.gov 2.Complete and submit the Financial Aid Data Sheet 3.Submit Unofficial Transcripts for all colleges attended in the last 5 years *Students may be asked to provide additional documents including, but not limited to income tax returns, citizenship status, etc. How Do I Apply?

23. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Seattle Goodwill holds a free “Filling out the FAFSA” workshop several times each Quarter on campus in the Opportunity Center Building. For information contact: Monica Cheng, College Navigator (206) 934-7478 monica.cheng@seattlegoodwill.org Need help with the FAFSA?

24. Worker Retaining Basic Food Employment and Training (non-TANF only) Opportunity Grant WIA Funding Scholarships www.thewashboard.org https://northseattle.edu/scholarships Other Funding Sources:

25. Any Questions so Far? Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp

26. Getting Started at NSCC Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp

27. Apply to the College Take COMPASS Placement Test Follow-up Appointment Register for Classes Steps to Get Started

28. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp www.northseattle.edu/admissions/steps Complete the online form. A SID will be sent to your email (if you provided one) within 48 hours. If you do not have an email, check in with the registration office to pick up SID number. Applying to the College

29. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Two sections – Math – English (Reading and Writing) Computer based “smart test” Untimed test – You can pause out of your test at any time and come back (within 2 weeks) to finish. Give yourself at least 2 hours to complete the test COMPASS Placement Test

30. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp On test day – DO bring Photo ID, receipt from cashier office, Student ID number – DO NOT bring valuable personal items, children After the test – Save a copy of your test scores for your records – Bring a copy to your advising appointment COMPASS Placement Test

31. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Attend “Before You Test” – COMPASS prep session – Tuesdays, 10am to 12pm (OCE&E rm 230) – Wednesday, 5pm to 7pm (CC Building rm 3357 ) COMPASS Prep Session

32. Your Follow Up Appointment Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp

33. Take the COMPASS placement test (bring scores to your appointment) Choose a program Schedule an appointment – (206) 934-3787 Preparing for Your Appointment

34. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Choosing a Program BACK

35. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Your Advising Appointment During your appointment you will review your program Scope and Sequence, outlining classes for your program of study.Scope and Sequence The Scope and Sequence will be used to guide quarterly registration.

36. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Scope and Sequence

37. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Grades – transcript is your permanent record Academic Progress Adding/Dropping Classes – make them official After You Start Classes

38. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Get to know your instructor Participate in class Keep up with your homework 2 hours of studying for each hour in class Get help when you need it – Loft (2 nd floor of library) – Math Learning Center (Education Building) Tips for Success

39. Process for Payment Tuition, Fees, and Books Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp

40. A hold will be placed so you will not be dropped from classes for non-payment. Students receiving enough Financial Aid or other funding to cover their tuition and fees will not receive additional funding from Workforce Education (WFE). For those receiving an award, payment will be made directly to the college for some or all of your tuition and fees. Tuition Payment

41. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Confirm payment. On the Wednesday before the quarter begins please confirm payment has been applied towards your tuition via the Student Information Services Kiosk, available at: https://sccdweb.sccd.ctc.edu/nscckiosk/waci003.html https://sccdweb.sccd.ctc.edu/nscckiosk/waci003.html Missing payment. If you feel that a payment should have been applied to your account by WFE but it is missing, please contact the WFE office at 206-934-3787. Adding a class. If you make changes to your schedule (including adding a class or being added via waitlist) please come to our WFE Office (Opportunity Center Building, room 240) to request additional tuition assistance. Tuition Payment Cont.

42. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Book vouchers will not be issued for students receiving a Financial Aid/scholarship check over $250. Students will have awards up to the cost of new required books (not recommended books). Book vouchers are available the first and second day of the quarter between 8:00-2:00 in the WFE Office. After that time, vouchers are available at the Financial Aid Office (College Center Building, second floor). Book Vouchers

43. Campus Resources Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp

44. NSCC Resources The Loft Writing Center Plus – Writing and Language Tutoring Math Learning Center – Math and Science Tutoring Library & Media Services Open Computer Labs Women’s Center Disability Services Veteran’s Services

45. Funded in part by the Walmart Brighter Futures Project www.seattlecolleges.edu/wrp Wrap-Up Any Questions? Schedule your Follow-Up Appointment Turn in your Workforce Education Application Get your COMPASS Test Voucher