SENIOR INFORMATIONAL SESSION PRESENTED BY HENRY FORD II

SENIOR INFORMATIONAL SESSION PRESENTED BY HENRY FORD II HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELORS A-DE: Wendy Johnson KB-L & AVID: Matt Joseph Intern Christine Mudalige DF-KA: Bettye Ann Kittle Intern Courtney Zullo M-SG: Catherine Livingston SH-Z: Greg Jesko

AGENDA Naviance Financial Aid Discuss Post-Secondary Options Traditional “College” Application Process Question and Answer Session

FORD II COLLEGE WEEK ACTIVITIES October 21 st-25 th Monday – College Conversation Day Discuss College Experience with your Teachers Tuesday – College Trivia Quiz – Winning class gets a prize Wednesday – I Applied Day – Seniors Sign Posters in Commons of Colleges Applied to Thursday – Door Decorating – Winning class gets a prize Friday – College Apparel Day – Door Decorating Winner Announced – Trophy Presentation **Check out the barometer in the Commons with percentage of seniors who have applied** **Counselors will be available EVERYDAY during all lunch hours to assist students with college applications, FAFSA, and post-secondary questions** SENIOR GOAL: EVERY SENIOR SHOULD APPLY TO A COLLEGE BY OCTOBER 31 ST

WHAT DOES NAVIANCE OFFER? Career Exploration College Exploration Sign up for college visits offered at Henry Ford II High School Request Transcripts Scholarships and Financial Aid ALL UNDER THE COLLEGES TAB

REQUESTING TRANSCRIPTS e. YOU MUST CLICK ON PINK PLUS BUTTOM TO REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT

Type Name of College & Select from List This is where you indicate if you are Applying via Common App This question NEEDS to be answered!

REQUESTING INITIAL, MID-YEAR & FINAL TRANSCRIPTS Needs to be selected in the fall Needs to be selected after midterms Needs to be selected after finals TRANSCRIPTS WILL NOT BE SENT UNLESS YOU REQUEST THEM

FINANCIAL AID 101 Scholarships FREE Grants FREE Work Study EMPLOYMENT Student Loans PAY BACK

FAFSA – FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID Get help paying for college – Submit a FREE Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Begin application on October 1 st www. fafsa. ed. gov

GET MY STUDENT AID APP

HOW TO GET MORE MONEY FOR COLLEGE Simple Steps to Apply for Federal Student Aid through FAFSA Create FSA ID at: student. gov/fsaid Your FSA ID allows you to electronically sign your FAFSA Student and Parent both require FSA IDs Complete FAFSA Application at: fafsa. ed. gov Both parent’s and your social security numbers Any untaxed income statements (i. e. child support – if applicable) Current bank and asset statements (if applicable)

FINANCIAL AID NIGHT Financial Aid Night Stevenson High School September 26 th 6: 30 PM Auditorium

COLLEGE IS A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION The term “college” refers to the attainment of valuable postsecondary credentials beyond Ford High School, including professional/technical certificates and academic degrees. College is no longer just defined as an individual pursuing a degree at a two-year or four-year institution.

POST-SECONDARY OPTIONS Community College (2 year) College or University (4 years) Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Marines, Airforce, Coast Guard Trade/Vocational Schools Cosmetology, Carpenters, Plumbers, Electrical Workers Apprenticeship Programs Enter the Workforce

MICHIGAN PUBLIC COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AVERAGE GPA AVERAGE ACT AVERAGE SAT TUITION & HOUSING COSTS Central Michigan University 3. 4 23 1104 $23, 050 Davenport University 2. 0 18 950 $22, 000 (tuition) Eastern Michigan University 3. 4 22 1084 $23, 400 Ferris State University 3. 3 22 1056 $21, 850 Finlandia University 3. 0 21 1100 $15, 650 Grand Valley State University 3. 6 24 1140 $21, 850 Kendall College of Art & Design 3. 3 22 866 $31, 950 Lake Superior State University 3. 2 22 N/A $11, 400 Michigan State University 3. 7 26 1120 $24, 850 Michigan Technological University 3. 7 27 1241 $26, 400 Northern Michigan University 3. 3 23 N/A $21, 700 Oakland University 3. 5 24 1113 $23, 100 Saginaw Valley University 3. 4 23 1087 $20, 100 University of Michigan 3. 9 30 - 33 1330 - 1500 $26, 800 University of Michigan – Dearborn 3. 6 25 1127 $11, 650 (tuition) University of Michigan – Flint 3. 4 23 N/A $20, 600 Wayne State University 3. 4 25 1109 $23, 800 Western Michigan University 3. 4 23 1070 $22, 400

COLLEGE APPLICATION Applications are completed online Pay application fee Some schools have no application fee Waiver for low income students may be available Request transcript through Naviance Early Action/Early Decision Date is November 1 st – recommend all applications be submitted by October 31 st Some schools have deadlines for admission and financial aid Others have rolling admissions (no deadline) Research the school(s) you are applying to for deadlines

COLLEGE VISITS Things to see and do when you visit a college: Visit the college admission office Take a campus tour Meet with a financial aid officer Meet a professor in your field of interest Talk with current students Sign up for College Visits through Naviance Look into extra curricular/athletic interests or student services Check out various housing arrangements “Visiting colleges is an excellent way to weed through the propaganda and objectively learn about the campus atmosphere, the students, the environment, and the location of the college that you are considering. ” ~ College Admissions Services Inc.

COLLEGE VISITS Baker College of Clinton Township Tuesday, September 17 th 7: 30 AM Tuesday, September 17 th 9: 30 AM Northwood University Wednesday, September 18 th 8: 15 AM Michigan Technological University Wednesday, September 18 th 11: 15 AM College of Creative Studies Thursday, September 19 th 9: 30 AM Laerence Technological University Thursday, September 19 th 12: 15 PM University of Detroit Mercy Friday, September 20 th 8: 15 AM Michigan State University Friday, September 20 th 11: 15 AM Lake Superior State University Friday, September 20 th 1: 20 PM University of Michigan Monday, September 23 rd 7: 30 AM Eastern Michigan University Monday, September 23 rd 9: 30 AM Northern Michigan University Tuesday, September 24 th 11: 15 AM Saginaw Valley State University Thursday, September 26 th 9: 30 AM University of Michigan, Flint Thursday, September 26 th 12: 15 AM Central Michigan University Grand Valley State University Tuesday, October 1 st 7: 30 AM Bowling Green State University Tuesday, October 1 st 10: 30 AM Douglas J Aveda Institute - Royal Oak Tuesday, October 1 st 12: 20 PM Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, LA Wednesday, October 9 th 8: 15 AM Oakland University Friday, October 11 th 8: 30 AM Western Michigan University Friday, October 11 th 11: 15 AM Tuesday, October 15 th 7: 30 AM Albion College Wednesday, October 16 th 1: 20 PM Adrian College Tuesday, October 22 nd 9: 15 AM Wednesday, October 30 th 1: 15 PM Wayne State University Western Michigan University

OAKLAND UNIVERSITY: GO FOR THE GOLD: SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 TH 9: 00 -2: 00 Discover OU: Saturday, February 7 th, April 3 rd & June 18 th MACOMB COMMUNITY COLLEGE: DISCOVER MACOMB Saturday, November 17 th (center campus) & Saturday, March 2, 2019 (south campus) from 10 AM - 1 pm. Register at: www. macomb. edu/discovermacomb

NCAA ELIGIBILITY CENTER The Eligibility Center certifies the academic and amateur credentials of all students who want to play sports at a NCAA Division 1 or 2 institution as a freshman. www. eligibilitycenter. org For more information: Mr. Joseph (586) 797 -1668 Matthew. joseph@uticak 12. org

RETAKING THE SAT OR ACT SAT For information & to register: https: //collegereadiness. collegeboard. o rg Upcoming Dates: October 5 / November 2 / December 7 $45. 90 no essay $64. 50 with essay ACT For information & to register: www. actstudent. org Upcoming Dates: October 26 / December 14 $52. 00 no essay $68 with essay

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