Show Me The Money!

SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION ‘15-’16

Agenda Types of Scholarships Tips to apply Resources Matched College Savings Program Navigating the BHS website (very little about) FAFSA And more Questions??

Higher Education Costs Community Colleges

$4,000 tuition Public Colleges and Universities

$8,000 tuition, $24,405 total cost Private Colleges and Universities

$30,000 (and higher) tuition, $40,000 (and higher) total cost

Net Price Calculator College pricing and financial aid a

complicated process Estimate the net price to attend a

particular college Every college/university must now include

a Net Price Calculator on their website www.NetPriceCalculator.com Simple process: go to site, enter name of

the college, click on NPC link, fill out questionnaire

Institutional Scholarships

Sometimes students are automatically considered for an award at a college to which they have applied (sometimes, however, there is a separate application/test for scholarships; check websites!).Examples of auto awarded $$ from the U of O:Stamps, Summit, Apex, Freshman General, PathwayOregon, Solari

Stamps=5 awards at $110,000 to cover tuition, fees, r/b, etc. 3.85 GPA or better, 1240 Rdg/Math on SAT or 28 on ACT Demonstrated leadership, perseverance, service and innovation. Summit =$5000 renewable 3.80 GPA, minimum score of 1200 SAT or 26 ACT Apex=$3000 renewable 3.65 GPA, min. score of 1150 SAT/25 ACT Freshman General University = $1500 - $2000/one-year “Select outstanding freshman” Based on admission application and h.s. academic achievement PathwayOregon = variable $$ 3.40 GPA, Pell Grant eligible Solari = $5000 renewable “High achieving freshmen” from middle-income households. FAFSA required!/Check school websites!

Specifics…

Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Scholarships for non-residents at in state tuition and a half

WUE states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY

Each college sets their WUE policies

Each College Sets WUE Policies

Such as…How to apply for WUE Application deadlines Which majors eligible for WUE Required academic qualifications #of WUE awards offered Requirements to retain WUEWUE FAQs at www.wiche.edu/wueCheck college websites

WUE Savings Scenarios California Maritime Academy Resident tuition: $5,600 Non-resident: $18,864 WUE tuition: $8,400Savings: $10,464 Montana State University Resident tuition: $5,470 Non-resident: $15,961WUE tuition: $8,205Savings: $7,756

State Administered Scholarships OFFICE OF STUDENT ACCESS AND

COMPLETION (OSAC) FAFSA application required One application/many scholarships! Apply online after Nov. 1 at: www.oregonstudentaid.gov Workshops in the CCC tba Early Bird deadline: Feb. 15 ($500) Regular deadline: March 1

OSAC personal statements Each statement is limited to about 150 words 1. Explain your career aspirations and your

educational plan to meet these goals. 2. Explain how you have helped your family or

made your community a better place to live. Please provide specific examples.

3. Describe a personal accomplishment and the strengths and skills you used to achieve it.

4. Describe a significant change or experience that has occurred in your life. How did you respond and what did you learn about yourself?

Activities Chart OSAC requires an awards/activities

chart to see evidence of:

leadership, decision-making, organizational skills, special recognition, volunteer service, and work history

Apply through OSAC Moore - High achievers Ford - Financial need/3.0 gpa (100

in OR)90% of need met/must attend OR school

Wood - “Well-rounded” kids. Priority given to work with animals/2.5 gpa

J & D Moore, Ford Scholars, Amie Wood Memorial

LOCO FOR LOCAL SCHOLARSHIPS

Rossi Scholarship Susie Laughlin Scholarship DREAM Scholarship JJH2010, ’12 & ‘14 World Champions/SF Giants!

Local Scholarships (con’t) Careers That Work! Scholarship Vose, McKay, Chehalem

Scholarships Highland Neighborhood Association Scott Rutherford Memorial And more!

OREGON PROMISE High School diploma or GED 2.5 GPA or higher Apply to Comm. College in OR Apply for OR Promise between Nov. 1

and March 1 www.OregonPromise.org Apply for FAFSA after Jan. 1 $1000 annually/$50 per term co-pay Workshop in CCC at 1:30 pm 11/23

FUTURE CONNECT @ PCC

Scholarship money $600 - $3000 based on EFCCollege success coachCareer guidance Enrichment activities/Carpe Mundi 1st gen/low income www.pcc.edu/futureconnect

Tips for Applying Read ALL directions Make sure you are totally qualified Assess the competition Write a compelling essay – have it

proofread and critiqued Fill out FAFSA as soon after Jan. 1 as

possible MEET THE DEADLINE!

Navigating the BHS Scholarship website Academics link Counseling College and Career Center Scholarships Updated Weekly (name/link, field, criteria, award)

http://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/beaverton

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Remember:It isn’t necessary to pay anyone for scholarship

searches

Check the CCC, BHS website, OSAC, student’s or parent’s place of employment, organizations, and the colleges to which student is applying!

Examples: Burger King, WalMart, Kohl’s, Rotary, NHS, Beaverton Business, Health Careers…

Matched College Savings ProgramEnroll at a member college (Concordia, Corban Univ., G. Fox, L&C, Linfield, Marylhurst, Pacific U, Reed, UPortland, WPacific, Willamette)

Begin an Individual Development Account (IDA)Match savings 5:1. Save at least $25/month each month i.e. $25 a month = $125 in match, a total of $150Earn up to $8000 totalFor more information, please visit www.mycollegesavings.org or contact one of the colleges/universities listed above.

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www.fastweb.comwww.collegeboard.comwww.oregonstudentaid.govwww.beaverton.k12.or.us/beaverton/home.htmlwww.pcc.edu/futureconnectwww.mycollegesavings.org

Financial Aid Application Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students and parents can request Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) now at www.pin.ed.gov.

Students can also go to www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov and get an early estimate of your eligibility for financial aid.

As soon as possible after January 1 students and parents should complete the FAFSA at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Financial Aid Application College Scholarship Services

PROFILE – is required my some private schools who want additional financial information that the FAFSA doesn’t provide.

Financial Aid Support

Financial Aid Nights: 12/01/15 @ SHS or 12/15/15 @ AHS7 – 8:30 pmFAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT Tuesday January 12, 4 – 5:30 pm BHS Library

Undocumented Students Cannot apply for FAFSA money Scholarships available (i.e. Future/Connect, as

well as MCSP, the BHS website, and more) Resources: www.edudaris.com, www.maldef.org,

www.scholarshipsaz.org, www.pcc.edu/futureconnect

Tuition equity: Undoc students who earn a high school diploma or GED are now allowed to pay resident tuition rates instead of nonresident tuition rates.

See your counselor. We are here to help you.

ARMY SCHOLARSHIPS Post 9/11 GI Bill ACTIVE DUTY (minimum 3 years for 100% tuition)*Tuition and fees paid to your college of choice (up to $19,198 p/yr) *Monthly housing allowance (i.e. Portland = $1,620) *Book allowance of $1,000 p/yr*Total 4-year scholarship is $139,112

RESERVES Enlistment GI Bill Payment (monthly) 6-years $13,248 $368

TUITION ASSISTANCE $4000 p/year * both active and reservePOC: SFC Bivins (503)381-1357, SSG Bobian (503)449-1070

QUESTIONS?