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Welcome to . COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT. Agenda . 6:00-6:15 Mrs. Michelle Kavanaugh Daviess Community Hospital 6:15-6:45 Mrs. Sward 6:45-7:15 Mr. John Campbell University of Southern Indiana Mrs. Bridget Yoder Vincennes University. Importance of Higher Education.
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Welcome to COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT
Agenda • 6:00-6:15 Mrs. Michelle Kavanaugh Daviess Community Hospital • 6:15-6:45 Mrs. Sward • 6:45-7:15 Mr. John Campbell University of Southern Indiana Mrs. Bridget Yoder Vincennes University
Importance of Higher Education ‘We have a sense of urgency to dramatically raise the education level of Hoosiers across our state.’ – Teresa Lubbers, Indiana Commissioner for Higher Education
Importance of Higher Education (cont.) • Indiana currently ranks 40th nationally in both education attainment and personal per capita income • Only 1/3 of Hoosier adults have more than a high school diploma.
The Growing Divide: Education Attainment and Economic Opportunity Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2010 • There is a correlation between education level and unemployment rates & median weekly earnings
Importance of Higher Education (cont.) The Commission for Higher Education: Reaching Higher, Achieving More Challenge
Reaching Higher, Achieving More Challenge • 1. College Completion - ↑ on-time college graduation rates • 2. Degree Production – Double the # of college degrees by 2025 • 3. Education Attainment - ↑ percentage of Hoosiers with a college credential to 60% by 2025
“A two-year degree or less can actually place a student in a better position for employment and potential earnings. In 38 of Indiana’s 92 counties, those with a recent associate degree earn more than those with a recent bachelor’s degree.”Dr. Mary Ostrye, senior vice president and provost, Ivy Tech Community College
Cost of Attendance in Indiana for 2013-2014 academic year • IU $20,870 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board • Purdue $23,242 Tuition/Fees, Room/Board, Supplies • Ball State $17,230 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board • ISU $16,800 Tuition/Fees & Room/Board • USI $16,000 Estimated cost for 2013-2014 • VU $14,850 Tuition/Fees, & Room/Board • Ivy Tech $3,560 Tuition only (30 hours) • UE $41, 056 Typical annual cost for 2013-2014
Average tuition @ Indiana public college or universityCost of college tuition in Indiana has increased 100% since 2000
Student Loan Debt in Indiana • Average Hoosier graduates from a 4-year college owing $27,500 (www.insideindianabusiness.com) • Indiana has 3rd highest student loan default rate in the country (www.theindychannel.com/news/education/former-college-students-drowning-in-loan-debt)
Student loan debt in Indiana (cont.) College loan debt is a growing crisis with direct consequences to Indiana's economic health. Graduates burdened with suffocating loan payments have less disposable income, and high school students ill-informed in the college planning process often unknowingly marry their future to debt. -Joseph Wood, President, ISM College Planning ‘Stemming the Tide of Student Loan Debt’, www.insideindianabusiness.com
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 • 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.)
Campus Visits (cont.) • Questions to ask on a campus visit: What are class sizes like? What is the graduation rate? What % of students graduate in four years? What academic or other support is offered, such as free tutoring, writing lab, etc.? Where do your graduates find jobs?
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 • 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
Types of Financial Aid • Grants • Scholarships • Work-study program • Loans
Grants • Financial aid that you do not have to repay. • Government and other organizations award grants usually based on financial need
Scholarships • Financial aid that you do not have to repay - We LIKE these!! • May be given for academic excellence (merit-based), financial need, career or major specific, distinction in a certain activity (sports or 4-H), or affiliation with a religious, civic, or school organization. • May be one-time award or renewable each year • ***Many are only awarded to incoming freshman
Work-Study Programs • Students work as part of their financial aid • Usually on-campus jobs
Loans • Borrowed money, will be paid back…WITH INTEREST!! • Many types of loans • Some are federally regulated, some offered by private companies
How to apply for financial aid • Fill out your FAFSA each year (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) • Must be received by Federal Processor by March 10th of each year • Attend Financial Aid Night • Contact Financial Aid Office at your university for university-specific forms or financial aid applications. • Most colleges will offer ‘Early Aid Estimator’
How to apply for scholarships • Some colleges have a separate scholarship application • Some colleges consider you for scholarships based on the information provided on your admission application
How to apply for scholarships • Where do I look for scholarships? • College’s website • Guidance newsletters each month; B-R website • Church, local organizations, parents’ employers • Search internet • www.fastweb.com • www.collegeboard.org/scholarships • Never pay $ for scholarship • DEADLINES! • IU – NOV. 1ST • PURDUE – NOV. 1st • VU – JAN. 15TH
Guidance top ten • Read Directions • TAKE COLLEGE VISITS!! • READ GUIDANCE NEWSLETTERS!! • Apply early senior year (August – October) • Register with e-transcripts • File your FAFSA! • Apply for scholarships – don’t sell yourself short! • Check email regularly • Stay organized: calendar, folder, etc. • Enjoy this time as a family