COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHTWelcome to

AGENDA

6:30-6:45 Mrs. SwardWelcome & IntroductionsCampus VisitsApplying to collegeSAT/ACTFAFSAScholarships

6:45-7:15 College Admissions PanelMr. Brent Magruder, Vincennes UniversityMr. Dave McFarland, Oakland City UniversityMr. Jonathan Myers, Ivy Tech Evansville

7:15-7:30 Q & A

COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT

99% of the fastest-growing careers require post-secondary training or education U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

College costs $

COST OF ATTENDANCE IN INDIANA FOR 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR

IU $18,888 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Purdue $20,278 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Ball State $16,868 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board USI $15,000 Estimated cost for 2012-2013 VU $12,936 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board Ivy Tech $3,334 Tuition only (30 hours) UE $40, 566 Typical annual cost for 2012-

2013

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AVERAGE TUITION @ INDIANA PUBLIC COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY

COST OF COLLEGE TUITION IN INDIANA HAS INCREASED 100% SINCE 2000

2011

2000

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000

STUDENT LOAN DEBT IN INDIANA

Average Hoosier graduates from a 4-year college owing $27,000 (8th highest debt load in country)

Indiana ranks 42nd in per capita income Indiana has 3rd highest student loan

default rate in the country

www.theindychannel.com/news/education/former-college-students-drowning-in-loan-debt

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES?

Now more than ever, students must make sound decisions in choice of college, program of study, and how to finance their education

Research colleges, majors, and careers (Campus visits, college websites, rep visits @ B-R, internship senior year, Twin Rivers programs, VU programs while in high school, job shadowing, talk with family and friends about college & careers, summer jobs)

CAMPUS VISITS(JUNIOR & SENIOR YEARS)

CAMPUS VISITS

Different types of visits Large open houses/visit days Individual visit

How to set up a campus visit Student/Parents responsibility to set up campus

visit Must have 2 forms from guidance office to be

excused absence!

What to see on a campus visit

CAMPUS VISITS (CONT.)

What to see on a campus visit:

Admissions Office

Program of study (Business school, Health Sciences Dept., etc.)

Financial Aid Office

Attend a class, if possible

Tour campus

Eat on campus

Visit a dorm

Talk to current students

Anything of special interest to you (Band, Athletics, Chorus, etc.)

APPLYING TO COLLEGE(SENIOR YEAR)

APPLYING TO COLLEGE

Online is preferred E-transcripts BEWARE OF DEADLINES Complete application typically includes:

Application for Admission HS Transcript SAT/ACT Scores Application Fee

SAT/ACT(SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR)

SAT/ACT

Required by most 4 year schools Will want to check with 2 year,

community college, or trade school (may not require)

Must register (registration deadlines are posted in guidance office, senior newsletter, and on guidance webpage)

Colleges recommend taking SAT or ACT the spring of your junior year

FAFSA(SENIOR YEAR)

FILE YOUR FAFSA

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Available Jan. 1, 2013 Receipt deadline March 10, 2013

FILE YOUR FAFSA (CONT.)

FAFSA considers student for State and Federal Aid including: Grants Scholarships Work Study Program Loans

*Colleges now required by law to have college cost estimator available on their website

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS(TYPICALLY SENIOR YEAR)

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Types: Merit-based Need-based Student-specific Career-specific College-specific

*Some colleges have a separate scholarship application;

Some colleges consider you for scholarships based on the information provided on your admission application.

APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Where do I look for scholarships? College website Senior newsletter Guidance webpage Church, local organizations, parents’ employers Search internet

www.fastweb.com www.collegeboard.org/scholarships Never pay $ for scholarship

DEADLINES! IU – NOV. 1ST

PURDUE – NOV. 15TH

VU – JAN. 15TH

GUIDANCE TOP TEN

Read Directions Keep a calendar Check email regularly Go on campus visits Apply for scholarships

– don’t sell yourself short!

Register with e-transcripts Read senior newsletters each month Apply early File your FAFSA! Enjoy this time as a family

QUESTIONS?