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COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT

Welcome to. COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT. 6:30-6:45 Mrs. Sward Welcome & Introductions Campus Visits Applying to college SAT/ACT FAFSA Scholarships 6:45-7:15 College Admissions Panel Mr. Brent Magruder , Vincennes University Mr. Dave McFarland, Oakland City University

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COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT

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  1. Welcome to COLLEGE INFORMATION NIGHT

  2. 6:30-6:45 Mrs. Sward Welcome & Introductions Campus Visits Applying to college SAT/ACT FAFSA Scholarships • 6:45-7:15 College Admissions Panel Mr. Brent Magruder, Vincennes University Mr. Dave McFarland, Oakland City University Mr. Jonathan Myers, Ivy Tech Evansville • 7:15-7:30 Q & A Agenda

  3. 99% of the fastest-growing careers require post-secondary training or education U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics • College costs $ College information night

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

  5. Average tuition @ indiana public college or universityCost of college tuition in indiana has increased 100% since 2000

  6. 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 Student loan debt in indiana

  7. 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) What does this mean for students and families?

  8. CAMPUS VISITS(junior & senior years)

  9. 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

  10. 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.)

  11. APPLYING TO COLLEGE(Senior year)

  12. Online is preferred • E-transcripts • BEWARE OF DEADLINES • Complete application typically includes: • Application for Admission • HS Transcript • SAT/ACT Scores • Application Fee Applying to college

  13. Sat/act(Spring of junior year)

  14. 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 SAT/ACT

  15. Fafsa(senior year)

  16. Free Application for Federal Student Aid Available Jan. 1, 2013 Receipt deadline March 10, 2013 File your fafsa

  17. 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 File your fafsa (cont.)

  18. Apply for scholarships(Typically senior year)

  19. 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

  20. 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 Apply for scholarships

  21. 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  Guidance top ten

  22. Questions?

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