Community & TechnicalColleges of Washington 2012 Fall Counselor WorkshopsWashington Council for High School-College Relations

sbctc.edu checkoutacollege.com

One system. 34 colleges. Unlimited possibilities. 

29 community colleges 5 technical colleges

In Washington State (Class of 2009): 50.1% enroll in community or technical

college 28.7% attend in-state public universities 16.1% go to out-of-state colleges 5.1% enroll at an in-state private institution

5% first attend a university and then transfer back to a two-year college within a year or two of high school graduation.

After high school, what?

CheckOutACollege.com

Brings together 34 colleges in one site

Drives users to campus websites Averaging more than 8,000 site

visits each month, by about 6,300 unique visitors. Most use career interest and college search.

Search by career, college program, location, online-only option.

Paying for college, financial aid calculator, scholarship links

GED and high school completion Links to two-year colleges and four-

year colleges and universities

Resources for Counselors

CheckOutACollege.com• Add link to your school’s resource website

Check Out A College Brochure• Free from local community or technical

colleges• For purchase through state printer

Posters • Classrooms, counseling office, career centers

Postcards• For students, parent night, anywhere

What does “OPEN DOOR” really mean?MYTH: It’s okay if I do poorly in high school, because I

can take any community or technical college class I want. Classes are easier.

FACT: Open door simply means the colleges offer a variety of class levels and student support services to accommodate differing readiness levels.

MYTH: I can enroll anytime.FACT: While you may be admitted, many classes are

full. Mid-year entry is likely, but few courses will be available to fit your schedule

From basic literacy to advanced physics, the placement test determines which classes students are eligible to take.

College Ready?

English 4 years

Mathematics * 3-4 years

Social Studies 3 yearsScience 2-3 yearsForeign Language 2 yearsFine, Visual, Performing Arts1-2 years

* Not just for transfer students: allied health, engineering, STEM-related, apprenticeships

Degree Options

Professional-Technical• Training and skills to prepare for work

– Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – six to eight quarters (two years): Applied Baccalaureates have increased transfer options for AAS holders.

– Certificate of Completion – three to five quarters (nine months to a year)

• Some competitive or restricted admission: pilot, dental hygiene, radiology, nursing

• Not all designed to transfer

Degree Options

College/University Transfer• Prepare to transfer to four-year as a

junior– Associate of Arts (AA) - Direct Transfer

Agreement DTA– Associate of Science (AS)

• Specific prerequisites for major admission (e.g. engineering, business, nursing school)

• Recently revised transfer degree inventory (see the workshop resource packet)

Washington Transfer Stats

• About 20,000 CTC students transfer to a 4-year public institution each year

• Nearly 38 percent of public bachelor’s degree holders in all fields were CTC transfer students.

• For public bachelor’s graduates of 2006, CTC transfers were:– 37% of Health graduates– 50% of Education graduates– 43% of Business graduates– 32% of STEM graduates

Bachelor’s Degrees Close to HomeApplied Baccalaureates• Ten options at eight colleges • New: Centralia College BAS in Applied

Management, Bellevue College BAS in Health Care Technology and Management

University Centers & Partnerships• Most community colleges partner with

one or more four-year schools to offer bachelor’s (or master’s) degrees on campus.

See resource packet or CheckOutACollege.com

Apprenticeships

• Combines classroom studies with on-the-job training supervised by a journey-level craft person or trade professional.

• Classroom studies are offered by a variety of providers, including employer-sponsored schools, union-sponsored schools, and CTCs. –Currently, more than 12,000 apprentices in Washington State.–192 approved apprenticeship programs available through CTCs–Offered based on community needs, working with Union Locals–18 years old and high school graduate to begin, in most cases–Some colleges have capped the number of apprentices they will take

 Resources: www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/ www.exploreapprenticeship.wa.gov

Associate of Applied Science in Multi-Occupational Trades provides an AAS degree option for students in registered apprenticeship programs, which can lead to future transfer pathways.

Offered at: Bates, Centralia, Columbia Basin, Renton, South Seattle, Spokane, Wenatchee Valley

“Transfer for the Trades”

2012-13 academic year, estimated full-time resident

Total Cost of Attendance

Per Washington Financial Aid Association, Student Budgets 2012-13.Expenses vary per student.

Living With Parents Away

Tuition (fall, winter, spring)

$4,000 $4,000

Books/Supplies $1,000 $1,000

Rent/Food/Utilities $3,090 $9,240

Transportation $1,310 $1,750

Misc./Personal $1,570 $1,750

Total $10,970 $17,250

Financial AidAll Washington community and

technical colleges have moved to uniformFinancial Aid deadline

March 15(College Bound students, February 1)

– Almost 50% receive financial aid– Significant cuts to State Work-Study– Increase in State Need Grant Funding– Changes to Ability to Benefit– 200%-300% increase in aid applications

Enrollments in 2011-12: 12,718 FTES – 18,604 Headcount

In 2010-2011:•Nearly 1,500 Running Start students completed an associate degree or certificate at the same time they graduated from high school. 

•2,400 Running Start students transfer directly to public baccalaureates annually.

•About 4,000 Running Start students continued to attend a community college after graduating from high school the prior spring.

Running Start

Running Start Students by College Credit-Load, Fall 2011

New data: >15 credits .5%1-5 credits 16%6-10 credits 4.5%11-15 credits 79%

Running Start• Legislature limited state funding for RS students for first

time, as of June 2011.• State will pay for combined total 1.2 FTE between the

high school and the college. • Student is charged tuition for additional credits if

enrolled for more than 15 college credits of combined 1.2 FTE. Waiver available for low-income students.

• RS students started paying mandatory fees other students pay (excluding tuition) in 2009‐11 biennium, with waiver available for low-income students. In 2010-2011, 16% received low-income fee waivers.

• 2011 legislature authorized State Board to charge RS students up to 10% tuition, but Board declined to do so for 2011‐12.

• Student Government; Leadership, Legislative Training

• Student Programs and Events

• Student Rights, Advocacy, Lobbying

• Clubs• Student Ambassadors• Phi Theta Kappa – 2 year

honor society• Study Abroad, World

Languages, International Business

• Recreational facilities: Athletic Fields, Gymnasiums, Wellness Centers

• Intramural, Competitive Sports

• Model United Nations• Earth Day, Green Activism,

Recycling• Art Galleries, Theater,

Music Performances• Planetarium, Weather

Station, Science Consortium• Speech and Debate, Radio

and TV Stations, Student Publications

• Service Learning, Volunteer and Mentorship Programming

Student Life

Your SBCTC Contacts

• Scott Copeland, scopeland@sbctc.edu Student Services Policy Associate (Financial Aid, Admissions/Registration, Disability Services, Transfer, Running Start, Advising, Career and Employment)

• Sherry Nelson, slnelson@sbctc.edu Communications & Outreach (Publications, CheckOutACollege.com)