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Are you Ready??
CLASS OF 2016
Tonight’s Purpose
1. Senior Timeline 2. Graduation Requirements 3. High School Transcript 4. NCAA Requirements 5. Options After High School 6. Navigating the Senior Year 7. Financial Aid Information 8. Planning for Scholarships
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Senior Timeline / Dates
Please keep your Senior Timeline handout for reference. It includes:
• SAT Dates• Important Meeting Dates -FAFSA Night -Scholarship Training
-ASVAB Test -Senior Salute, etc…..
• Financial Aid Websites
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Credit Requirements
Credits and What It Takes To Graduate
Greg MosesCHS Counselor
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General Requirements
1. 26 Credits
2. 40 hours total of community service
3. A senior presentation
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Transcript
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NCAA Requirements
NCAA Eligibility
Contact Mr. Moses for paperwork
www.eligibilitycenter.org
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Career Center
Terrie CarletonCollege & Career Coordinator
Career Options / InterestsScholarships & Financial AidCollege Applications/Personal
Statements
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Options After High School
Enter the WorkforceApprenticeship Program
Technical SchoolCommunity College
Four Year College/Univ.Military
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Break This Year Up Into Thirds!
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1. Fall Quarter – (October – mid-December) To Do: Apply to at least 2 schools Write Personal Statement
Get at least 2 letters of recommendations2. Winter Quarter – (January 1st – April) To Do: FAFSA or WASFA & scholarship applications Contact chosen school & arrange finances3. Spring Quarter – (May & June) To Do: Commit to your future school Graduate on June 10th
What is financial aid?
• Money to pay for college or technical school, training
– Grants (federal and state need)– Loans (credit based, must be paid back)– Work-study (must get a job on campus to receive)– Scholarships (apply and meet deadlines)– College Bound Scholarship (signed up in 7th or 8th
grade) – Must meet eligibility requirements, such as income, U.S. citizen or DACA, no felony convictions, at least a 2.0 GPA
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FASFA Night at CHS
Free Application for Federal Student Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov
When: Thursday, December 10th Where: CHS PACTime: 6:30 pmFacilitator:Cheryl Fritz (WVC)
Note: We highly recommend you attend this meeting
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Navigating the School Website
Watch the Career Center webpage for news, scholarship information and upcoming events for seniors
www.chelanschools.org 1. Go to high school page 2. Click on Career Center Tab
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www.chelanschools.org1. On the top of the page, select a school: High School2. Menu across the top choose: Career Center
Quick Links Save the Date Local Scholarships
Links to: Calendar of List of local financial aid web- dates for college scholarships & the sites, scholarships, visits, military visits, due datespersonal statement SAT dates, college Tips, this PowerPoint & career fairs, etc.and web links
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Contact Information:
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Final Thoughts……..
- Don’t Panic– Students: Apply to schools now (get 2 or 3 done by mid-Dec)
– Parents & Students: Attend FAFSA Night – Thursday, December 10th at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC
– Students: Pay attention during scholarship training on Friday, October 23rd at 10:45 a.m.
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Ready, Set, Go!
CLASS OF 2016
