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College and Career Information Handbook Pasco High School 2013 - 2014 In Partnership With
College and Career
Information Handbook
Pasco High School
2013 - 2014
In Partnership With
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Table of Contents
Mission of Pasco High School 3
Student Services Center Contact Information 3
Student Services Center 4
Parents: How to Help 5
Student Goals 5
College Entrance Exams 6
Four-Year Colleges and Universities 7
Washington Public Baccalaureate Information 8-9
General College Admissions Process and Checklist 10
Community Colleges 11
CBC New Student Checklist and Timeline 12-13
Career & Technical Schools 14
Armed Services 15
Apprenticeship Programs 16
Scholarships 17-18
Scholarship Applications Available Through Student Services 19
Financial Aid 20
Washington State Aid Programs 21-22
Federal Aid Programs 23
NCAA Academic Eligibility Requirements 24
12th Grade To Do List 25-26
College and Military Recruiters Contact Information 27
Senior Year Calendar 28
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Student Services Center
EXT. E-MAIL
DEPARTMENT CHAIR Lisa Chiesa 3578 [email protected]
COUNSELOR (A-Cl, W-Z) Yvette Tovar-Herrera 3814 [email protected]
COUNSELOR (Co-Ha) Wade Barrow 3813 [email protected]
COUNSELOR (He-Mo) Cindy Sandoval 3612 [email protected]
COUNSELOR (Mu-R)(ELD) Monica Gonzalez 3820 [email protected]
COUNSELOR (S-V) Lisa Chiesa 3578 [email protected]
FRESHMAN COUNSELOR Michelle Valdez 3803 [email protected]
(CLASS OF 2017)
DRUG & ALCOHOL INTERVENTION/
PREVENTION SPECIALIST TBH
SECRETARY Maggie Martinez 3801 [email protected]
SSC CLERK Sabrina Garibay 3618 [email protected]
GUIDANCE SPECIALIST Angelica Villegas 3808 [email protected]
LINK CREW COORDINATOR Michelle Valdez 3803 [email protected]
MASTER SCHEDULER Kristi Beckley 3511 [email protected]
REGISTRAR Gloria Gonzales 3837 [email protected]
BILINGUAL FACILITATOR Raquel Martinez 3662 [email protected]
The Mission of Pasco High School is to Prepare All Students to
Accomplish the Following:
1. Demonstrate creative and critical thinking
2. Promote academic opportunities for all students (equity)
3. Read, write, and computer with clarity, depth, and precision
4. Demonstrate effective communication and collaborative skills
5. Use continually changing technology
6. Demonstrate knowledge of a healthy lifestyle through physical fitness and nutrition
7. Prepare students for success in post secondary opportunities
8. Exhibit the qualities of productive contributors to society
9. Develop positive self-concepts, pride, and respect for themselves and others (habits of
mind)
10. Increase student involvement in extracurricular opportunities; create a balance between
academic success and extracurricular activities
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Student Services Center 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (or by appointment)
WEB PAGE: www.psd1.org select Pasco High Click on “Students” tab
Click on “Student Services”
College Information Provided:
Catalogs/Brochures highlighting opportunities with colleges, universities, technical
schools, and branches of the military
Visits from representatives that are announced in the daily bulletin
Financial Aid Assistance Given:
Up-to-date local and national scholarship listings
Internet access to free scholarships and financial aid resource sites
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and information
Financial aid workshops and one-on-one assistance for students and parents
Testing & Test Preparation ( SAT, ACT, COMPASS & ASVAB Tests):
Information and Registration
Preparation/Resource materials
Fee waivers
Career Resources Provided:
Assistance with resumes, job applications and interviews
In-School Youth Referrals
WOIS/The Career Information System: http://www.wois.org (Site key: yny560 )
Additional Assistance:
Letters of recommendation (2 weeks lead time)
Application/Scholarship Workshops in Student Services —TBA
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Parents: How to Help
Access your Student’s Parent Portal
Site can be accessed at http://pschool.psd1.org/public/home.html
Classroom concerns need to be addressed promptly with teachers and counselors
Ensure Senior Project due dates are being met
Utilize Additional Support Programs
Saturday School: Available to students that need extra assistance
GEAR UP Tutoring: Contact Jesus Mota 547-5581 Ext. 3668
Investigate and Determine Post High School Options
Apprenticeships
Armed Services
Determine Financial Need
Determine your family’s potential contribution
Apply for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Student Goals
Make the Year Count: Avoid Taking the Year Off - “Senioritis”
Maintain a challenging course load
Stay active and involved
Ensure you are meeting all graduation requirements (request a credit evaluation from
your counselor)
Investigate Post High School Institutions
Research your possibilities and options (checkoutacollege.com)
If possible, visit the institutions that interest you
Make sure to complete testing in a timely manner (PSAT, ACT, SAT, ASVAB)
Senior Year
Maintain a full schedule (post high school institutions review your Senior Year)
Request a credit evaluation from your counselor to ensure graduation requirements
will be met
Follow up that test scores have been sent to school of choice (Scores required by
Universities and the military to make final determination)
Apply early—before the deadline
Utilize portfolio to complete admission and scholarship applications
Colleges/Universities
Technical Schools
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SAT/ACT EXAMS
Registration materials can be obtained in the Student Services Center
Washington State public institutions will accept either SAT or ACT scores
SAT Exams
Register on-line at www.collegeboard.org
Test administered at Richland and Hanford High Schools
Test fee is $51.00 (Talk to Mrs. Villegas for a fee waiver)
ACT Exams
Register on-line at www.act.org
Test administered at Hanford High School
Test fee is $36.50 ($52.50 if Writing portion is included) (fee waivers
available)
SAT ACT
No Science section Science reasoning section
No Trigonometry section Math section includes Trigonometry
Vocabulary emphasized Less emphasis on vocabulary
Non-multiple choice questions included Entirely multiple choice
Penalty for guessing No penalty for guessing
English grammar is not tested English grammar is tested
Math accounts for 50% of your score Math accounts for 25% of your score
Test lasts approximately 4 hours Test lasts approximately 4 hours with writing
SAT ACT
TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE TEST DATE REGISTRATION DEADLINE
October 5, 2013 September 6, 2013 September 21, 2013 August 23, 2013
November 2, 2013 October 3, 2013 October 26, 2013 September 27, 2013
December 7, 2013 November 8, 2013 December 14, 2013 November 8, 2013
January 25, 2014 December 27, 2013 February 8, 2014 January 10, 2014
March 8, 2014 February 7, 2014 April 12, 2014 March 7, 2014
May 3, 2014 April 4, 2014 June 14, 2014 May 9, 2014
June 7, 2014 May 9, 2014
College Entrance Exams
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Four-Year Colleges and Universities
Why Choose a Four Year College/University?
Widest variety of class subjects and levels
Most majors involve core, specialized, and
exploratory courses
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degree
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree
— For technical fields
Universities offer master and doctorate degrees
Is a 4-year college or university for you?
If you're looking for the traditional college experience you see in movies, a 4-year school is the place
for you. Here are some of the reasons that students choose 4-year colleges and universities:
To receive a well-rounded education. At the undergraduate level, colleges and universities
require that students take courses in a number of areas to help them figure out what areas
of study are best for them, as well as to provide a broad base of academic knowledge.
To be eligible for your dream job. Look at job listings for entry-level positions, and you'll
find that many require a bachelors degree. Completing a degree at a 4-year college or
university will give you the academic skills you need to be ready for the demands of your
job.
To make more money. Studies have shown that employees who have graduated from 4-
year colleges and universities tend to earn more money than students with associates
degrees or high school diplomas.
To prepare for graduate school. If you're planning to continue your education with a
masters degree, attending a 4-year college or university will help prepare you
academically for that degree. Also, attending a school that also offers graduate programs
allows you to learn more about those programs before you enroll.
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Washington Council Public Baccalaureate Schools
Central Washington University www.cwu.edu
Eastern Washington University www.ewu.edu
The Evergreen State College www.evergreen.edu
University of Washington www.washington.edu
University of Washington Bothell www.bothell.washington.edu
University of Washington Tacoma www.tacoma.uw.edu
Washington State University www.wsu.edu
WA State University Tri-Cities www.tricity.wsu.edu
WA State University Vancouver www.vancouver.wsu.edu
WA State University Spokane www.spokane.wsu.edu
Western Washington University www.wwu.edu
Washington Council Independent Schools
Bastyr University www.bastyr.edu
City University www.cityu.edu
Cornish College of the Arts www.cornish.edu
Gonzaga University www.gonzaga.edu
Heritage University www.heritage.edu
Northwest University www.northwestu.edu
Northwest Indian College www.nwic.edu
Pacific Lutheran University www.plu.edu
Seattle University www.seattleu.edu
Trinity Lutheran College www.tlc.edu
University of Puget Sound www.pugetsound.edu
Walla Walla University www.wallawalla.edu
Whitman College www.whitman.edu
Whitworth College www.whitworth.edu
For out of state colleges/universities, visit www.collegeboard.com
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General College Admissions Process and Checklist
1. Research the colleges/universities you are interested in applying for admission. Refer to Page 8 for school websites 2. Create online account for admissions application Application checklist
Enter your personal information including your Social Security Number (if any) and your email address. You will need to provide your own email address. You can use Yahoo!, Google Mail, Hotmail or any provider of your choice
Request your senior year schedule from your counselor (both semesters)
Request cumulative GPA and your class rank from your counselor or Mrs. Villegas
Create a list of activities including school activities and community/volunteer
activities
Write essay(s) using a word document and ask a teacher for help with proofreading
Pay admission application fee with credit/debit card or request application fee waiver (if eligible) from Mrs. Villegas
Submit admissions application by the priority deadline (Refer to page 9 for application
deadlines) To apply for college/university scholarships, in most cases, you will need to complete
a separate online application
3. Schedule campus tour or talk to GEAR UP about attending a college visit sponsored by them
4. Request that SAT or ACT scores be sent to your school(s) of choice For SAT scores, go to www.collegeboard.org For ACT scores, go to www.act.org 5. Request high school transcripts from the Student Services Center and mail them to your school of choice
6. Check your e-mail weekly for updates on the status of your application
7. Receive and respond to acceptance/rejection letter(s). National deadline to respond is May 1 8. Receive and respond to financial aid and/or scholarship award letter(s)
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Types of Degrees/Certificates (WA State)
Academic Transfer Degree (A.A.)
Often considered equal to completing first two years at a four-year college/
university
Work towards an Associate in Arts & Sciences Degree (90 college level credits)
Allows “junior year” status at a four-year college/university that accepts a direct
transfer from a community college
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Also known as terminal or occupational degrees
Professional technical degree
Does not lead to a four-year institution
Requires 90 college level credits
Utilize Counselors at the Community College
Meet with a counselor to ensure credits at the community college will be accepted
by the school you are planning to transfer to
If you are planning to attend Columbia Basin College (CBC), please
refer to pages 12 and 13 for the admissions process or talk to
Mrs. Villegas (547-5581 Ext. 3808).
Community Colleges
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January 2014 1. Financial Aid
If applying for financial aid, fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form at
www.fafsa.ed.gov . Make sure to select Columbia Basin College as your college of choice in your
FAFSA. Meet all deadlines of the Financial Aid office at CBC. CBC Priority deadline is April 15 but
January and February is when the most money is available; therefore try to apply for financial aid
between January 1 and February 15.
Fall quarter applicants completing financial aid requirements by the priority deadline, and who
are eligible for federal or state aid, will be considered for a maximum aid award. Other forms
of funding may be available for your education
March 2014 2. Complete an Application for Admission online (www.columbiabasin.edu) or ask Mrs. Villegas for a
hard copy of the application.
Pay attention to the processing timelines listed below and allow one week processing time from
date of submission.
Applications received prior to the processing timelines below will be held and processed per
quarter indicated on the application. Acceptance emails/letters will be issued as applications
are processed
Upon completion of processing, students will receive an acceptance email. Please review email
for further instructions on completing the admissions process
3. If submitting a paper application send your application to Student Records
Columbia Basin College
Attn: Student Records
2600 North 20th Ave.
Pasco, WA 99301 4. Pay $28.30 Admissions Application Fee at the Cashier’s office at CBC.
Don’t forget this step. If you don’t pay the application fee, your application WILL NOT be pro-
cessed.
Quarter Application Processing Begins
Fall March 1
Winter September 1
Spring January 1
New Student Checklist and Timeline
Source: www.columbiabasin.edu
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5. Complete Getting Started Steps Online
Before you get started, make sure you have:
1. Applied for admissions.
2. Received a "Welcome to CBC" email/letter with your Student ID number.
Log in with your Student ID number you received in the "Welcome to CBC"
email/letter and your PIN
(**Your PIN is your date of birth (mmddyy) by default. For security purposes,
students are required to change their PIN after the first login)
This process will walk you through how to get started at CBC. Your progress will
be saved automatically after each step
Change student PIN
Create CBC student email account
April 2014 6. Schedule Assessment Test
CBC requires a COMPASS test of all students pursuing a degree or certificate. The
COMPASS is given by the college Assessment/Testing Center
7. Complete SOAR - Student Orientation to Advising and Registration
Students learn about CBC resources, receive general advising information, and
learn how to register for classes during SOAR
June 2014 8. Register for Classes
September 2014 9. Pay Tuition
10. Attend First Year Introduction (FYI)
All degree and certificate seeking students are required to attend a First Year Introduction
course. You sign up for a session when you register for your first quarter classes
11. Attend Classes
CBC New Student Checklist and Timeline (Continued)
Estimated Cost of Attendance for CBC
2013-2014
Resident Dependent
Living with Parents
Resident Living
Away from Parents
One Quarter
Tuition & Fees $1,450.00 $1,450.00
Books & Supplies $342.00 $342.00
Room & Board $1,058.00 $3,164.00
Personal Expenses and Transportation $986.00 $1,030
Total $3,836.00 $5,986.00
Three Quarters
Tuition & Fees $4,350.00 $4,350.00
Books & Supplies $1,026.00 $1,026.00
Room & Board $3,174.00 $9,492.00
Personal Expenses and Transportation $2,958.00 $3,090.00
Total $11,508.00 $17,958.00
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Why a Technical School?
Length of program is shorter
Career–driven alternative
Curriculum is focused for each specific program of study
Aimed toward immediate employment after graduation
Types of Programs
Variety of Programs
— Technical Certificates
— Two-Year Associate Degree Programs
Researching Your Options
Research the programs and majors offered at all the schools
Verify entrance requirements
Determine class size and learning styles
Career/technical schools located in WA
Research available schools using the website www.checkoutacollege.com
Admissions Process
Most technical schools have a high rate of acceptance
Follow the application process for your school of choice
Career and Technical
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Job Training
Largest job trainers in the country
Military jobs often have a civilian counterpart allowing you to build job skills that can be
used in your careers once your term with the military is complete
Education Assistance
The Montgomery GI Bill provides $37,000 - $71,000 in educational benefits
Free tuition assistance while on active duty
ROTC Scholarships available for high school students interested in attending a four-year
college/university
Other Benefits
Free technical training in over 300 different skill areas
30 days of vacation with pay
Free housing and meals
Free medical and dental care
Excellent educational opportunities
International travel
Entrance Requirements
A high school diploma is generally required
Be at least 17 years of age
Be physically qualified
Be of good moral character
Qualify on the Armed Service Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Recruiters
Army Sgt. Cesar Montoya 509-735-3532 goarmy.com
Army National Guard SFC. Joe Wysock 509-734-7050 NationalGuard.com
Air Force Sgt. Oscar Gastelum 509-735-2936 airforce.com
Coast Guard No recruiter assigned to PHS 1-877-669-8724 gocoastguard.com
Marine Corps Sgt. Dustin Richman 509-783-1381 marines.com
Navy Sgt. Temple Watkins 509-783-1461 navy.com
Armed Services
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Why Choose an Apprenticeship?
Successful application of learned trade
Higher wages
Advancement potential within the organization
Equal opportunity
Documented training along with state certification
High potential for job placement
Requirements
Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Strong Math, Basic Reading and Writing Skills
Aptitude test dependent on apprenticeship program
Becoming an Apprentice
Research your program of interest
- Contact local coordinator to inquire the availability of program of interest
- Check program’s website for available resources
- Complete the admission process and submit the application as directed
Your Local Apprenticeship Coordinator:
Julie Lindstrom, Apprenticeship
Consultant
4310 West 24th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99338- 1992
(509) 735-0119 - Office
(509) 735-0121 - Fax
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.lni.wa.gov/
TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/
Become/default.asp
Check out
www.Apprenticeship.LNI.wa.gov
to research the apprenticeship
programs offered in Washington
State!
What is it?
A combination of classroom experience and on-the-job training
All classroom instruction and training is supervised by journey-level craft people
and trade professionals
Length of training varies
Apprenticeship
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Check out Scholarships listed on Pasco High’s website
Go to WWW.PSD1.ORG—
Select Pasco High in the top
left corner and find
Scholarships/Becas listed
under
Quicklinks!
General Information
Scholarships can be local, state, regional, or national
You can apply for as many scholarships as you wish
Scholarships can be public or private
Some scholarships may be a one-time grant while others may be renewed if requirements
specific to that scholarship are met (i.e. maintaining a certain GPA)
Determine Your Strengths
Scholarships can be based on athletics, academics, ethnicity, career interest, and/or
financial need
Some scholarship opportunities are dependent on your parent’s employment and/or
membership in a community organization
Scholarships
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Searching for Scholarships
Pasco High School Scholarship Website: www.psd1.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=844
Washington Scholarship Coalition: www.thewashboard.org
College Board’s Scholarship Search: www.collegeboard.org
School Soup: www.schoolsoup.com
Fastweb: www.fastweb.com
Zinch: www.zinch.com/scholarships
1079 Search Sites
Latino College Dollars: www.latinocollegedollars.org
Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund:
www.maldef.org
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities:
scholarships.hacu.net/applications/applicants
College/University Scholarships
A vast majority of all scholarship money is disbursed by colleges/universities
Use the institution’s financial aid website to complete scholarship applications
Private institutions offer scholarships as well as public institutions
Preparing for a Scholarship
Request an official copy of your transcript
Request letters of recommendation
Prepare a personal statement
Applying for a Scholarship
Read the description to see if you are eligible to apply
Answer ALL questions - do not leave blanks
Proofread your application and have someone else proofread it before you submit it
Make copies of everything you send
Applying for financial aid and scholarships should never cost you more than a postage
stamp. Beware of scholarships and loan applications that ask for a fee upfront.
Scholarships (continued)
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Scholarship Applications Available Through Student Services The following scholarship applications are expected to be available this year. Please check with Mrs. Villegas or consult the PHS scholarship
website (http://www.psd1.org/site/Default.aspx?PageID=844) for deadlines and/or additions. Bold type indicates local or regional schol-
arships.
ACPE Scholarship
Act Six Leadership Scholarship Initiative
Albert Lee Wright, Jr. Memorial Migrant Scholarship
Alert Magazine Scholarship
American Chemical Society Scholars Program
Art Fuller Scholarship
Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Benton Franklin Fair Association Scholarship
Benton/Franklin School Retirees Association
Best Buy Scholarship
Beulah Eastern Star/Esther Northrup Scholarship
Beyond Dreaming Foundation
Bremerton Pilots Association Youth Aviation Scholarship
Bulldog Booster Club Twila Swick Student Athlete Scholarship
Burger King Scholars
CBC Foundation Scholarship
Coca-Cola Scholars
College JumpStart Scholarship
Columbia Basin Big Nine Male Scholar/Athlete Award
Columbia Chapter of the Health Physics Society Scholarship
Create-a-Greeting-Card Scholarship Contest
Daughters of the American Revolution
Dell Scholars Program
Delta Sigma Theta Soririty Scholarship
Delta Upsilon Scholarship
Ed Troxel Endowment Scholarship
Elks National Foundation
Ewing C Kelly Scholarship
EWU Scholarships
First Freedom Student Competition
Foot Locker Scholar Athletes
Frank Kazmierczak Memorial Migrant Scholarship
Franklin County Cattlemen's Association
Fred Killian Memorial Scholarship
Gates Millennium Scholars
GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program
GESA Credit Union Educational Scholarship
Get Up Get Active Scholarship
Gloria and Joseph Mattera Scholarship for Migrant Children
Hispanic Academic Achievers Program (HAAP)
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Horatio Alger Association
Hughesman Award
Janice M. Scott Memorial Scholarship Fund
Jerry Longmeier Memorial Scholarship
Jill Kuntz Memorial Scholarship for Female Athletes
KFC Colonel's Scholars
Knights of Columbus Scholarship
Leadership 1000 Scholarship
LEAP Scholarship
LeTendre Education Fund
Link Leader Scholarship
Lourdes Health Network
"Make the U (Haz la U)"
National Association of Women in Construction
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
NFIB Young Enterpreneur Foundation
P.E.O. Star Scholarship
Pacific Northwest Vegetable Association
Pasco & Chiawana High Vocational Building and Floral Programs Scholarship
Pasco Association of Educators
Pasco Education Foundation
Pasco Fire Fighters & Pasco Police Officers Association
Pasco Key Club Scholarship
Pasco Kiwanis Scholarship
Pasco-Kennewick Rotary Charitable Trust
Pride Foundation
Prince Hall Scholarship
Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Public Employees of Washington Dependent Scholarship
Que Llueva Café Scholarship
SeaMar Farm Worker Scholarship
Seattle Foundation-Nora Stone Smith Scholarship
Silme Domingo & Gene Viernes Scholarship in Labor Studies
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
Sophia's Heart Scholarship
Soroptimist International of Mid-Columbia
Standing Tall for American Agriculture
The James R. Hoffa Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Komen College Scholarship Program
The Links Incorporated
The Margaret McDonald Memorial Scholarship
The Paul R. Wineman Freshman Scholarship
The Progressive Machine Vocational Scholarship
Tri-Cities Football Officials Association
Tri-Cities Optimist Scholarship
Tri-Cities Sunrise Rotary Club
Tri-City Construction Council Scholarship Program
Tzu Chi Scholars
US Bank Scholarship Program
UW Seattle Scholarships
UW Tacoma Scholarships
Violet Richardson Scholarship
Virgie M. Robinson Scholarship
Vista Hermosa Foundation Scholarship
Voice of Democracy Contest
WA Apple Education Foundation
WA State PTA Scholarship
WA State School Retiree's Association
WA Wheat Ambassador Leadership Program
WA Wine Industry Foundation
Walla Walla Community College Foundation
WASA/PEMCO 21st Century Educator Scholarship
Washington State Governors' Scholarship for Foster Youth
Washington State Opportunity Scholarship
Wendy's Heisman Scholarship
WFAA Scholarship
WSECU Scholarship
WSU Regents Scholars Program
WSU Scholarships
WSYSA District 6 Soccer College Scholarship
Yakima Advertising Federation
Yakima Federal Savings and Loan Award for Academic Excellence
Youth Scholarship for Children of Law Enforcement and Fire Service Personnnel
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Financial Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
A completed FAFSA application is necessary to be considered for student financial aid
Financial income information for family and/or yourself is required
Online information and registration: www.fafsa.ed.gov
(All information is available in English and Spanish)
Parent and student will be required to have a pin (to sign electronically)
Pin registration at: www.pin.ed.gov
FAFSA Workshops
Necessary Items to Complete the FAFSA
Student Aid Report (SAR)
Arrives to you in about 4 weeks
Make sure to correct any errors if necessary
Report will be sent to all requested schools and a financial aid package will be developed based on
your student aid information
Questions about the status of Student Aid Report can be directed to: 1-319-337-5665
Student and/or parent income tax return Business or farm records
W-2 forms Student’s drivers license and social security number
Child support records
Records of untaxed Income
Alien Registration Number (if not a U.S. Citizen)
Records of investments
See your counselor for general questions about Federal Student Aid or call
the U.S. Department of Education: 1-800-4-FED-AID.
Pasco High School
January 15, 2014
1:00 -7:00pm
Student Services Computer Lab
CBC FAFSA workshops
Dates to be determined
Contact Roy Garcia
509-542-4423
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Washington State Aid Programs
Money is available to help you go to college if you and your family cannot afford to pay the
full cost. In Washington, state financial aid programs are known collectively as Washington
Opportunity Pathways
You don’t have to be from a low-income family to qualify for some programs. Financial aid
includes grants, loans, work study, and scholarships - and can be either need-based or merit-
based
Need-based aid is awarded to students who cannot pay for college without assistance and
includes grants, loans, and work study
Merit-based aid, generally scholarships, is awarded to students based on academic, athletic,
or other achievements or criteria
Most students receive a combination of aid in what is called a financial aid package that is
prepared by the financial aid office at your college, university, or career school
State Need Grant
Available to undergraduate resident students with significant financial need
Student is automatically considered once FAFSA process is complete
State Work Study
Available to undergraduate & graduate students with financial need
Part-time employment
Can provide experience in your academic and career interest
Available in the FAFSA process (must check Work Study box to be considered)
HB 1079
Allows undocumented students to attend Washington public colleges and universities by
paying “resident” tuition rates
Students must complete an affidavit (available in Student Services)
Students must have resided in Washington State for the 3 years immediately prior to
receiving a high school diploma AND completed an entire senior year at a
Washington high school OR
Completed the equivalent of a high school diploma and resided in Washington State
for 3 years AND continuously resided in the state since earning the high school
diploma or its equivalent
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Washington State Aid Programs (continued)
Health Professional Loan Repayment Program
Students training to become health care professionals or health care providers agree to
provide primary health service for 3-5 years in medically underserved areas
Students can receive loan repayment assistance
Washington Award for Vocational Excellence (WAVE)
Available to high school and community/technical college students
This scholarship recognizes outstanding achievement in vocational-technical education
Future Teachers Conditional Scholarship and Loan Repayment
Outstanding students who want to become teachers
Participants agree to teach in low-income Washington K-12 public schools
A portion of the Perkins Loan is forgiven under The National Defense Education Act
This program forgives 15% of your loan for the first and second years of teaching service,
20% for the third and fourth and 30% for the fifth
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Federal Aid Programs
Grants - Money that You are Not Required to Pay Back
Federal Pell Grant
Available to undergraduate students who have not earned a Bachelor’s/Professional Degree
Amount will vary dependent upon:
The cost of attendance (determined by institution)
Student’s expected family contribution (EFC)
Student’s enrollment status and length of enrollment
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant
Available to undergraduate students who have not earned a Bachelor’s/Professional Degree
Amount will vary dependent upon:
Level of need
Date of application
The school’s funding level and financial aid office policies
Federal Work Study
Available to undergraduate and graduate students
— Money is earned through part-time work that takes place on/off-campus
Loans - Money that You Are Required to Pay Back
Federal Perkins Loan
Low interest loans
Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan
Based on parent’s financial income
Interest does not accrue while you are attending school
Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan
NOT based on financial need
Interest accrues while you are attending school
Federal Parent Loan For Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Available to parents of dependent undergraduate students
NOT based on financial need
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NCAA Academic Eligibility Requirements
DIVISION I (As of 2008)
Qualifications:
Graduate from high school
Complete 16 core courses
— 4 years of English
— 3 years of Mathematics (Algebra I or higher)
— 2 years of Natural/Physical Science (lab
science if offered)
— 1 additional year of English, Mathematics or
Natural/Physical Science
— 2 years of Social Science
— 4 years of additional courses (from any
area above or Foreign Language,
Non- Doctrinal Religion/Philosophy)
Earn minimum required Grade Point Average in core
courses
Earn a combined SAT or ACT sum score that matches
Your core course Grade Point Average and test core
sliding scale (see scale)
Register at the NCAA Clearinghouse
Website: www.ncaa.org
Eligibility Standards Quick Reference Sheet
NCAA DIVISION 1 SLIDING SCALE CORE GRADE - POINT AVERAGE/
TEST - SCORE
Core GPA SAT
Verbal and Math ONLY
ACT
3.550 & above 400 37
3.525 410 38
3.500 420 39
3.475 430 40
3.450 440 41
3.425 450 41
3.400 460 42
3.375 470 42
3.350 480 43
3.325 490 44
3.300 500 44
3.275 510 45
3.250 520 46
3.225 530 46
3.200 540 47
3.175 550 47
3.150 560 48
3.125 570 49
3.100 580 49
3.075 590 50
3.050 600 50
3.025 610 51
3.000 620 52
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Pasco High School Seniors: Applying for college?
Here is your 12th grade to-do list
Early Fall
Create a calendar of important dates and deadlines. Include college applications, test registrations,
scholarship applications, housing, and financial deadlines
Create an activities resume. List all things in each category that apply from grades 9-12. Suggested headings are Awards and Honors, Leadership, School Activities (including any school sports), Commu-nity Activities (including community service), and Work Experience
Write a personal statement. This will be essential to getting into college and being considered for schol-
arships! Need some help getting started? Talk to your English teacher or see Mrs. Villegas in Student Services
Request 3-4 letters of recommendation. These can be written by an employer, a pastor, teachers, admin-
istrators, school counselors, or anyone else who knows you well and is willing to write a good letter for you. Give a copy of your activities resume and a personal statement of your goals. Include the colleges you’re applying to and why you chose them. Beat the crowds and ask early, and give your recommender at least 3 weeks notice before you need the letter sent. It’s always a good idea to do a polite follow up to make sure the letter was completed and sent off
Register to take the SAT or ACT. Most colleges will accept test scores from either, the registration dead-
line is typically one month prior to the test date. Double check and make sure you’ve requested the test scores to be sent to the colleges you’ll apply to. (It’s typically an extra step.) Refer to page 6 for testing dates.
Fall Review your college plans and financial aid preparation with your counselor. Stop by Student Services to see when your colleges will visit PHS. Most universities in WA will meet
with students at least once between September and November. There will be a college fair on October 3. That would be a great time to follow up with your college admission counselor!
Visit some college campuses. If you need to schedule an interview with the admissions office, now is the time!
Make sure your high school transcripts are correct. If they don’t need any corrections, request several copies from Ms. Garibay in Student Services. You can either send these in with college and scholarship applications or we can mail them directly to the schools for you
Get your college applications completed and sent in before Winter Break, if possible. You can apply on-
line or on paper, but most schools prefer the online application because it gets information into their system more efficiently. Four-year colleges and universities usually charge an application fee of ap-proximately $50-$60. This fee must accompany the application and is paid by credit card if you are ap-plying on-line. If you have a financial hardship and cannot pay the application fee: Talk to Mrs. Villegas about application fee waivers
Two weeks after your send in your application and transcripts, give the admissions office a call or send an email and ask if your application is complete. If they’re missing any information, they will not pro-cess your application
Note: Deadlines for receiving college applications differ from school to school. Many are due in the winter
months, but colleges greatly appreciate receiving applications in the fall when they are not so swamped.
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Winter Apply for a FAFSA PIN (both student and parents make a PIN), even before you file a FAFSA at
www.pin.ed.gov Complete the financial aid form (FAFSA) no later than January 31– early February. This form will require
information from the current year tax forms both from your parents and from you, if you have worked and will file taxes. The FAFSA is available on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You can estimate taxes and send in the revised amounts later, but the process is quicker if you can send the correct figures the first time
Be sure to submit the FAFSA before February 15 for the best opportunities for financial aid and to receive the
College Bound scholarship if eligible Within a few weeks after sending your FAFSA for processing, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR).
Check to make sure all of the information on the SAR is correct. By the time you receive the SAR, the schools to which you have applied and been accepted will develop a plan to help you meet your financial needs. They will contact you with a financial aid offer usually through mail or e-mail
You can accept or reject any part of a financial aid offer. A financial aid offer may contain any of the follow-
ing: scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans. Scholarships and grants (grants are scholarships based en-tirely upon financial need) are the best awards to accept, as there is no money to pay back. If you are inter-ested in work-study (working a part-time job while you attend school), be sure to check that box on your FAFSA form. Loans come in many shapes and forms. Usually those subsidized by the government are the best deal. Other times you may be able to get an equal or better rate for a loan from a bank or credit union. Re-member that you do not have to accept any part of a financial aid offer with which you are not comfortable
Winter is scholarship prime time! Follow all of the directions and make sure to get all of the required docu-
ments turned in a few days before the deadline. We suggest that you concentrate your efforts on local and regional scholarships. There are thousands of dollars available specifically to local students! Check on the PHS Scholarship page for the most up to date list of local and national scholarship opportunities
You have probably already received some mailings from companies asking you to pay them to help you get
scholarships. We strongly advise you to NOT pay for these services as you can get more help for free from the Student Services office at PHS
Please notify Mrs. Villegas in Student Services if you receive any scholarships or awards. We need this infor-
mation so you can be honored at the Senior Awards Night in May and on the graduation program
Spring
May 1 is the national confirmation deadline for US colleges and universities. Many schools ask for a tuition deposit to secure your spot, if you are experiencing a financial hardship, often times they will work with you. Contact your admissions counselor for more information
Check housing deadlines for residence halls Make a reservation for your college orientation and registration session
Request your final transcript be sent to your college Note: Final transcripts will not be mailed to colleges and universities until the third week in June when final grades get stored
Much of the information listed came from Colleen Parks at Wenatchee High School and to the book Countdown to College: 21 To Do Lists for High School: Step-By-
Step Strategies for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th Graders 2nd Edition.
12th grade to-do list (continued)
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SEPTEMBER
Register for ACT/SAT exams
OCTOBER
10/3 Attend Post-Graduation Information Night
10/5 SAT Test Date
10/26 ACT Test Date
Request transcripts from Student Services (allow 48 hours)
Mail school applications for Early Decision (make copies)
NOVEMBER
11/2 — SAT Test Date
Register online for FAFSA PIN (student & parent) at
www.pin.ed.gov
Research and complete scholarship applications
DECEMBER
12/1— UW Application and Scholarship deadline
12/7— SAT Test Date
12/14 — ACT Test Date
Complete FAFSA worksheet (Student Services or online)
File remaining college applications
Watch for Early-Decision acceptance letters
Research and complete scholarship applications
JANUARY
1/15—Attend PHS FAFSA Workshop in Student Services
1:00-7:00pm
1/15 — UW Tacoma and UW Bothell priority deadline
TBA—Attend CBC FAFSA workshop
1/29 and 1/30 1st Semester Senior Boards
1/31— WSU Application / Scholarship Deadline, and
Western Washington University application deadline
Have parent/guardian file income tax as soon as possible
Request that Student Services send first semester grades to
schools of choice
Research and complete scholarship applications
FEBRUARY
02/1— Evergreen State College application and Scholarship
Deadline
02/01—Deadline to file FAFSA for College Bound Scholarship
students
02/15— EWU Application & Scholarship Deadline
02/15 —FAFSA deadline for State Need Grant
Student Aid Report (SAR) should be in the mail 4 weeks after
completion of FAFSA
Verify application dates for schools/scholarships
MARCH
03/1— CWU Application Deadline
Verify application dates for school/scholarships
Check out PHS scholarship website for Spring scholarships
APRIL
Review acceptance & financial aid offers – Make decisions
Send tuition deposit to school of choice (review all instructions)
MAY
5/1 National college decision day
5/7 and 5/8 Senior Boards
5/21 Senior Awards Night
Notify Mrs. Villegas in Student Services of any scholarships
awarded to you
Take Advanced Placement (AP) exams— request scores be sent to
school of choice
JUNE
06/07- GRADUATION DAY!!!
Pay your fines and pick up your diploma
Request that Student Services send final transcript to chosen school
Verify due date for tuition/room & board
JULY
Work with financial aid/admissions office at chosen school
Choose your housing and meal plans
Attend orientation
Note: Information provided in this handbook is valid for the 2013-2014 Academic School Year.
Senior Year Calendar
Rev. 09/2013
