WELCOME TO COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

WELCOME TO COLLEGE, SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION NIGHT

EDUCATIONAL CHOICES 2 -year (or less) technical or certificate program 2 -year college, then transfer to 4 -year university

EXPLORING CAREERS Choose a career, NOT a major. Parents and students often make the mistake of focusing on a degree rather than a career. Remember that a degree is not necessarily a ticket to a career. Planning is key! Take a look at the college course of study for a major in which you are interested. Your high school coursework should mirror the college course of study. Think outside the box! There are thousands of careers. There are very good career opportunities that do not require a four year degree.

ALABAMA CAREER PLANNING SYSTEM HTTP: //WWW. AL. KUDER. COM/

ALABAMA CAREER PLANNING SYSTEM Includes 3 Assessments Career Interests Assessment Skills Confidence (What do I think I’m good at? ) Work Values (What is important to me…. income, accomplishment, prestige, etc. ? ) Will allow you to search careers related to your test results. Includes an online portfolio that students will always have access to. Need a login? See Ms. Hogan in the College & Career Center or Mrs. Brockman at ECTC.

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE As a freshman, make good grades, take pre-ap classes, get involved, start a resume, and read. As a sophomore, make good grades, take the PSAT, take ACT/SAT if you’ve completed Algebra 2, get involved, take rigorous classes, update your resume, read, and explore careers that interest you. Consider taking the ASVAB (for practice) if interested in the military. As a junior, take the PSAT, take the ACT/SAT, research colleges, make college visits, update your resume, make good grades in challenging classes, and explore careers that interest you. Take the ASVAB if interested in the military.

PREPARING FOR COLLEGE (CURRENT SENIORS) As a senior, APPLY! Applications should be completed in the fall of your senior year. Applying online is preferred by most colleges. Request a transcript be sent to any college to which you send an application. Study for and retake the ACT. Take the ASVAB if interested in the military. Apply for a FSA ID in September. Complete your FAFSA beginning October 1 st (using 2017 tax returns). Check the EHS Website at least once a week for scholarship opportunities and announcements. Sign up for College & Career Center emails and the remind for your -class.

PSAT, SAT-II, ACT PSAT-Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test Take in the sophomore year for practice. Take in the junior year as qualification for National Merit Scholarships. October 24 th, cost is $16. Signup begins October 3 rd. Wednesday, October 17 th is the last day to sign up (space available). SAT I-Scholastic Aptitude Test (Reasoning Test) Take in the sophomore year if you’ve completed Alg. 2/Trig Take in the middle of the junior year. Repeat as needed. SAT II-Subject Area Tests Take as recommended by the college(s) to which you plan to apply.

PSAT, ACT, SAT-II ACT-American College Testing Take in the sophomore year if you’ve completed Alg. 2 Take at least twice during the junior year. All juniors will test on April 24 th. Repeat either the ACT or SAT at the end of the junior year and again at the beginning (Sept/Oct/Dec) of the senior year as needed. What is a good score on the ACT? 20 -24 for admissions 28 &up for most academic scholarships

ACT/SAT PREPARATION Study! Even before you take the test for the first time. There are free practice booklets in guidance and the College & Career Center. Websites www. collegeboard. com (SAT and PSAT) www. actstudent. org (ACT) Prep Classes in Enterprise and Dothan ACT ½ credit elective course There is a list of ACT Prep Options in the College & Career Center and on the EHS website.

WHAT DOES IT COST? ESCC $158 per credit hour X 12 hours=$1, 896 $550 for books Room/Board= Mom & Dad Total=$2, 446/semester About $5, 000 per year **Every senior should apply for admission and scholarships at ESCC.

WHAT DOES IT COST? Tuition and fees for one semester ($325/credit hour +fees)=$3, 792 $550 for books per semester Room & Board =$3, 344 per semester Other fees= $600 per semester Total=approximately $19, 815 per year Four year total= app. $80, 000

WHAT DOES IT COST? University of Alabama (per year) Tuition-$10, 780 Fees- about $800 Meal Plan/Board-$4, 502 (required for Freshmen) Room-$8, 900 Books & Supplies - $1, 200 Total= approximately $24, 982 per year Four year total= approximately $100, 000 Note: Out of state tuition is 2 -3 times that of an in-state student regardless of college. Consider other indirect costs (ex. Transportation, phone, healthcare, sorority/fraternity dues, etc. )

HOW TO PAY FOR IT! Federal Aid Grants Work Study Student Loans Scholarships Military Benefits Other Sources

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Need based aid Based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completed in October of senior year using prior year tax returns. www. fafsa. ed. gov Determines Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Complete whether or not you THINK you are eligible

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Financial aid packages can include: Federal Pell Grant (2018 -19 maximum is $6, 095 per year) FSEOG-Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant ($100 -$4000 per year) for students with exceptional financial need. Varies by school. TEACH Grant for teaching careers (up to $4, 000 per year). Visit www. teachgrant. ed. gov FWS-Federal College Work-Study Program Lots of information available at www. studentaid. ed. gov

LOANS Direct Subsidized Loans-for undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need. Government covers the interest while in school. Interest Rate is 4. 45% (fixed). Can borrow up to $5, 500 per year. Direct Unsubsidized Loans are loans made to eligible undergraduate, and professional students. Student does not have to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for the loan. Can borrow up to $20, 500 per year. Direct PLUS Loans are loans made to parents of dependent undergraduate students to help pay for education expenses not covered by other financial aid. Rate is 7%. Federal Perkins Loans are for students with exceptional need. Rate is 5%. Students can borrow up to $5, 500 per year.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Academic—meet requirements and apply by the deadline. Foundation, Departmental, Leadership—may involve an interview, resume, etc. Check each college’s website for these scholarships. You may also call the financial aid office of the college. Fill out the scholarship application if one is required. Performance Scholarships (Athletic, Performing Arts, etc. )—usually involves a tryout or audition Athletes, make sure you register with the NCAA. Coaches and Band/Choir instructors can be very helpful.

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS ACADEMIC EXAMPLE Example #1: University of Alabama 3. 5 GPA, 21 -24 ACT=$2000/yr for 4 years 3. 5 GPA, 25 ACT=$3000/yr for 4 years 3. 5 GPA, 26 ACT=$4000/yr for 4 years 3. 5 GPA, 27 ACT=$5000/yr for 4 years 3. 5 GPA, 28 ACT=$6000/yr for 4 years 3. 5 GPA, 29 ACT=$8000/yr for 4 years 3. 5 GPA, 30 -36 ACT=Full tuition ($10, 780/yr) for 4 years Deadline is December 15 th (will use Dec. ACT results)

UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS ACADEMIC Example #2 Troy University 28 ACT/ 3. 5 GPA= $7, 000 -10, 000/year 32 ACT/3. 7 GPA=varies, $11, 000 -15, 000/year Leadership Scholarship, 23 ACT/3. 0 GPA= amount varies Troy “stacks or super scores” for the ACT Deadline is December 1 st All applications for Troy are online. Make sure to visit Troy’s website to explore other scholarship opportunities. Troy offers the ACT Residual Test. Check their website for details.

PRIVATE (FOUNDATION) SCHOLARSHIPS Private Scholarships EHS Website- Click on Our School, College & Career and then Scholarships Use a scholarship search engine such as Fast. Web, Peterson’s, Niche, Achieve. Alabama. Check affiliations with church, employers, civic groups, etc. Usually smaller amounts at a time. Can take to any college. No limit on the number you apply for. Most local scholarships are available Feb-May of the senior year. Make sure and follow the directions on how to submit. Don’t wait until the last minute! Take your time and do a good job.

MILITARY SCHOLARSHIPS Academy Appointments-start early in junior year, highly selective, requires a Congressional Nomination, explore summer seminar programs between junior and senior year ROTC Scholarships—Apply to college and for ROTC Scholarship Navy, www. nrotc. navy. mil Air Force, www. afrotc. com Army, www. goarmy. com Veterans Affairs Office-one at every college Veterans Benefits Visit www. todaysmilitary. com, click on Benefits, and then tuition support Parent’s GI Bill. Info is available at www. gibill. va. gov or call 1 -888 -4424551. Plan ahead!

OTHER SOURCES OF FUNDING Savings (both student and parent) PACT 529 Plans Private Loans--Private or alternative loans are creditbased loans for students and parents of students. Private student loan terms vary. Make sure to shop around and be smart. Join the Military (Guard or Reserves has excellent educational benefits that allow you to attend college. ) ASVAB will be given Nov. 1 at EHS.

STUDENT EXAMPLE- 22 ACT, 4. 01 GPA University Scholarships Troy University Leadership Scholarship ($10, 800) Troy University Heritage ($500) Troy University Car Tag ($1, 000) ESCC 50 th Anniversary ($1, 000)* ESCC Art Department ($500)* Foundation Scholarships Roy Shoffner Memorial ($2, 000) Defender’s Law Enforcement ($2, 500) Lion’s Club ($1, 000) American Legion Auxiliary ($3, 400) Total: $22, 700 offered, $10, 400 accepted Applied for close to 50 scholarships!

STUDENT EXAMPLE, 30 ACT, 4. 30 GPA University Scholarships Spirit of Auburn Founders ($32, 000)* Auburn College of Agriculture ($2, 000)* Auburn 4 H Involvement ($6, 400)* John Hopkins University ($181, 600) UAB ($40, 184) Foundation Scholarships GE-Reagan Scholarship ($40, 000) Southeast AL Gas District ($1, 500) AL Youth Swine Association ($4, 860) ALFA ($3, 500) Candy Burton Memorial Scholarship ($500) Sanbuck Insurance ($1, 000) National Peanut Festival ($5, 000) NSHSS ($1, 500) Total: $320, 544 offered, $90, 760 accepted

IN A NUTSHELL…. Paying for a college education may require pulling from several different funding sources. “Full-rides” (tuition, room, board, books, and fees) are unusual. Going to college requires planning, saving, researching, and dedication. College is a big investment! Give it the time and attention that it deserves.

A WORD OF CAUTION Private scholarship search companies who charge for services may or may not be reputable. They CANNOT guarantee that you will receive funds. Never pay to complete the FAFSA form. If you need help, contact me or the financial aid administrator at any college or university.

STAY CONNECTED! Get on College and Career Center’s email list! Email collegeandcareer@enterpriseschools. net. Include your name and grade in your email. Remind Group for College and Scholarship Information Class of 2019 —text @4 d 3594 b 9 to 81010 Class of 2020 —text @4 a 99 h 22 to 81010 Class of 2021 – text @4 d 3594 to 81010 Class of 2022—text @k 8 ag 9 e to 81010 “Like” Enterprise High College & Career on Facebook Visit the College & Career Center! Parents are welcome during school hours or in the evening by appointment. Visit the EHS website often! Click on Our School and Then College and Career.

COLLEGE & CAREER CENTER HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY (8 -3). APPOINTMENTS CAN BE SCHEDULED FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS. Services: Register and prepare for the ACT/SAT Visit with College Recruiters (check the online calendar) College Applications College Searches Scholarship Applications Scholarship Searches FAFSA Completion Career Exploration Interest Inventories Interview Preparation Resume Preparation

COLLEGE FAIR WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 16 FROM 9 -2: 30 IN THE GYM. THANKS FOR COMING!