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2012http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2012/01/education-and-wages-the-more-you-learn-the-more-you-earn/251926 /
The ACT Test is taken at LW and at other locations. There is NO special version for ESL students. http://www.actstudent.org/regist/
The Compass Test is given at the Junior College . There is a special version for ESL students.
http://www.mycompasstest.com/
Junior College
1st Year
2nd Year
4 Year College or University
1st Year
2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year Sometimes a 5th Year
Good GPA
Good ACT Score
Strong interest in a certain career
Compass Test= what level classes to take!
Understand the complete cost
In district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours of
courses= $1725x 2 semesters=
apprx. $3450 with fees
In -State tuition:
Taking 15 credit hours of
courses= $6647x 2
semesters= apprx. $13294
with fees
Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition)
Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition)
2 year college: Moraine Valley Junior College
• ESL help- YES
District CommunitiesMoraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles and includes all or part of the following communities.AlsipBedford ParkBlue IslandBridgeviewBurbankCalumet ParkChicago RidgeCrestwoodEvergreen ParkForest View (part)Hickory HillsHometownJusticeMerrionette ParkOak Forest (part)Oak LawnOrland HillsOrland ParkPalos HeightsPalos HillsPalos ParkRobbinsSummitTinley Park (part)Willow Springs (part)Worth
In district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours
of courses= $1740 x 2 semesters=
apprx. $3600 with fees
Out of district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours
of courses= $4200x 2 semesters=
apprx. $8600with fees
Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition)
2 year college: Joliet Junior College
Books are about $1000 a year extra (in addition to tuition)
In district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours
of courses= $1725x 2 semesters=
apprx. $3450 with fees
Out of district tuition: Taking 15 credit hours
of courses= $4684x 2 semesters=
apprx. $9368with fees
Joliet Junior College District
Joliet Junior College is a 1,442 square mile district serving a population of more than 650,000 in Will, Grundy, Kendall, LaSalle, Kankakee, Livingston and Cook Counties. To verify that your city or community is served by Joliet Junior College, residents can check their property tax bill or voter's card.
• ESL help- YES
Joliet Junior College (JJC) 2 yearshttp://www.jjc.edu/admissions/Pages/default.aspx
Steps to register: http://www.jjc.edu/admissions/Documents/FULL%20TIME%20NSO%20FLYER%20STEPS%202013_2014%20Grayscale.pdf
1. Submit your application for admission to Joliet Junior College.
2. Apply for financial aid through FAFSA first!
3. Apply for financial from JJC (grants, scholarships, and loans)
4. Take the ACT COMPASS Placement Test or submit your ACT scores to the Admissions Office.
5. View the online New Student Information Presentation on the New Student Orientation website. (NSO)
6. Attend your New Student Orientation (NSO)where you will learn more about JJC, meet with a Counselor to discuss course recommendations, and learn how to register for your classes online
In class
In class/at home
On your own
On your own
On your own
How much will college really cost me?
Three main types of financial aid ($$ help to pay for college) It begins with F.A.F.S.A (Federal Student Aid)
“Free” money $(based on your income, grades, interests, involvement in school… much more )
Student / Parent Loans
How do I apply?
• Pell Grant (Federal)• Map Grant (State )• Academic Scholarships (from
the school) ACT and GPA• (grade point average and
school participation) • Other Scholarships
Student Loan (can begin paying back six months after graduating college)
Parent Loans (begin paying back right away)
First, you must fill out the FAFSA application before you do anything else! Seniors only!!! As early as you can the year you are going to enter college (NOW!!!)
A few weeks after you have applied with FAFSA, you will be given a Expected Family Contribution # . This gives the university the information they need to process the other loans etc…
$$$
https://fafsa.ed.gov/
First Time FilersThe earlier you file your FAFSA, the more options for aid you will have. Our priority processing deadline for the FAFSA for the 2015-2016 academic year is February 15th, 2015. The FAFSA is available for completion on the first day of the calendar year (January 1st).
Stay focused on due dates!
8/ 14Research schools
Visit
schools
9/ 14Begin
applying to 4 yr colleges
10/ 14 11/14
12/ 14Due dates for
4 year college/
universities around this
time.
1/ 15Apply for
FAFSA
5/ 142/ 141/ 14 3/ 14 4/ 14ACT
6/ 14Research schools
Visit schools
7/ 14Research schools
Visit
schools
4/15University: By now most universities told you the REAL cost of your tuition after all financial aid. Decide which university you want to attend
Junior College: Schedule your orientation and watch closely for instructions to register for Fall classes. It comes around quickly!!!
3/15Apply for
FAFSA if you haven’t done so already!!!
Universities put together your financial aid package around this time.
* APPLY for Junior College this month. Most junior colleges open registration in this month.
2/15Apply for
FAFSA if you haven’t done
so already
***If you are a junior,
register for the ACT TEST
now!!!
7/156/15
Celebrate Graduation
5/15
8/15First days of
college/ university
begin!!
Ask for help!
Your ESL teachers are here to help!!!
Contact Us:Lincoln-Way North and East: Mrs. Alexandra Marquez – [email protected] (815) 343-5685 SPANISHLincoln-Way North and East: Mrs. Holly Wang – [email protected] CHINESELincoln-Way Central and West: Mrs. Jackie Savage – [email protected] (815) 464-4555
***We can also provide you with help in Arabic. Please call Mrs. Marquez.