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Essential Guide to College Planning: Navigating Financial Aid & Application Processes

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of the college planning process, emphasizing the importance of financial aid and self-reflection. It covers various pathways to higher education, including community colleges and state universities, as well as tips on visiting schools and attending college fairs. Important deadlines, scholarship opportunities, and application processes are detailed, encouraging students to stay organized and focused. Communication with parents regarding needs and expectations is essential for success. Explore resources to ensure a smooth transition to college.

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Essential Guide to College Planning: Navigating Financial Aid & Application Processes

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  1. Parent process Support & encouragement Understanding financial aid Discussion of expectations Help with focus Help with attention to detail Letting go Student process Exploration Research Self-Reflection Communication with parents about needs and wants Choices Staying focused Follow through College planning-where to begin?

  2. What is the best pathway for you? • Class of 2011 in Washington State • 48% of students went to community college • 29% to public state universities • 17 % to out of state college/university • 5% to in-state private college/university • 1% to out of state private college/university • 38% of students graduating from a 4 year college were transfers from a community college • There are multiple pathways to every career goal

  3. Understanding the process • Deciding where to apply • Visiting schools • Visiting College Fairs • Self-Reflection- Assess your college application profile • Application process • Financial Aid application and scholarship application • Staying calm and open to new information • Keep your perspective. • Do not get your heart set on just one particular school. There are many good schools for you!

  4. Resources • College Fairs – College web sites • On campus tours • College search web sites • College visits to VSAA • Financial Aid and Scholarship websites • Books, magazines • Friends, family, teachers • Your counselor

  5. Application Process • What is my profile? Self-Reflection • Making choices: select schools who are looking for someone like you. • Application – give yourself time • Pay attention to details, dates, auditions, letters of reference, transcripts • Stay focused on classes; grades count the senior year.

  6. Tuition Estimates 2013/2014 • The following are approximate basic education costs that full-time Washington resident students would pay at the following institutions for the 2013/2014 academic year. Costs for the summer term are not included. • COLLEGETUITION*BOOKS**ROOM &BOARDTOTAL*** • Clark College$4,154$1,135n/a$5,289 • Ever green State College $8,172 $1,026 $9,492 $18,690 • Central Washington University$8,977$1,002$8,875 $18,854 • Eastern Washington University$7,961$1,050$9,015 $18,026 • Western Washington University$8,862$1,080$9,656$19,598 • University of Washington$12,397$1,206$10,752$24,355 • WSU (Pullman)$12,326$960$10,868$24,154 • WSU (Vancouver)$11,386$936n/a$12,322 • Portland Community College$4,296$1,135n/a$5,431 • Portland State University$22,983$1,135$9,459 (non-resident)$33,542 • Private Colleges • University of Portland$36,700$1,500$10,768$48,968 • Pacific Lutheran U. $34,440$1,026$10,100$45,566 • U. of Puget Sound $41,640$1,100$10,780$52,648 • Cornish College of Art $33,950 varies $9180 $43,130 • Whitman College $43,500 $1,400 $10,900 $55,800 • * Tuition is based on a full academic year (15 cr. per term) not including summer term. • ** The cost of books is averaged. • *** Additional fees may be included in total cost of attendance, please see individual websites for full cost. Revised 09/22/2013

  7. Financial Aid • Financial Aid is based on Family Income • Apply online starting January 1 using the FAFSA • Apply NOW for your PIN number: your electronic signature. One parent and the student each need their own PIN number • Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to sign up for your PIN and to find the link to FAFSA4caster.com • * The Net Price Calculator…… • FAFSA auto connects to the IRS • CSS Profile: the application for some of the private schools

  8. Important Deadlines • University of Washington deadline – Dec 1 • Do not send transcripts or extra info • Will accept Dec. test scores up until Dec. 31 • Students will be notified between March 15-31 • Western Washington deadline Jan. 31 • WSU priority deadline Jan.31 (and Scholarship) • College Bound Scholarship: File FAFSA before February 1, 2014

  9. Scholarships from many sources • Academic Excellence: Cumulative GPA and test scores • Artistic merit and talent • Athletics • Community Service • Essay Contests • Parents’ place of employment • Ethnicity • Churches, Social organizations • Career Interest/Future Goals

  10. What does it take to earn scholarships? • A lot of WORK on the part of the student • Wise choices about what scholarships are chosen for application • Look for the local scholarships that have a smaller applicant pool • Submit them on time • Most students who earn scholarships get the most money from the schools they end up attending that is why school choice is most important

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