Community & TechnicalColleges of Washington 2013 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 2011): 48% enroll in community or technical

college 29% attend in-state public universities 17% go to out-of-state colleges 5% enroll at an in-state private institution 1% attend a private two-year 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?

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

CheckOutACollege.com

Brings together 34 colleges in one site

Drives users to campus websites Averaging more than 20,000

unique user site visits each month (Jan.-June 2013). 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

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 colleges offer a variety of class levels and student services to accommodate differing readiness levels.

MYTH: I can enroll anytime.FACT: While students may be admitted, certain

classes might be full.

MYTH: I can just drop out and take the GED® test.

FACT: GED® test is changing; price going up.

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 – six to eight quarters (two years)

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

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

• Not all designed to transfer

Degree Options

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

– Direct Transfer Agreement (DTA)– Associate of Arts (AA)– Associate of Science (AS)– Major-Related Program (MRP)

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

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

Bachelor’s Degrees Close to HomeApplied Baccalaureates• Seventeen options at ten colleges • New: Columbia Basin College BAS

degrees in Cyber Security and Project 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.

Washington Transfer Stats• About 20,000 CTC students transfer to a 4-year

public institution each year• Nearly 40 percent of public bachelor’s degree

holders in all fields were CTC transfer students.• For public bachelor’s graduates of 2011, CTC

transfers were:– 46% of Health graduates– 51% of Education graduates– 47% of Business graduates– 35% of STEM graduates• CTC transfer students did just as well as those

who started as freshmen – approximately same number of credits and GPA upon graduation

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”

New GED® Series• Finish or lose it: Students that have not

earned their GED® prior to December 2013 will have to start over on the new test series and pay testing fee again.

• New GED® test series in January 2014: more rigorous, better indicator of college and career readiness.

• Testing cost: increased to $150 in 2012.• GEDVerify.org: current test-taker status.

More information in resource book.

New HS Credential Option: HS 21+ • For adult learners (21 and older) who do

not have a GED® or high school diploma.• Comprehensive, competency-based

approach tailored to adult learning styles. • Students will demonstrate competency in

reading, writing and math in the context of science, history, government, occupational studies, and digital literacy.

• CTCs issue the high school diploma.

More at LINK: HS 21+

2013-14 academic year, estimated full-time resident

Total Cost of Attendance

Per Washington Financial Aid Association, Student Budgets 2013-14.Expenses vary per student.

Living With Parents Away

Tuition (fall, winter, spring)

$4,000 $4,000

Books/Supplies $1,026 $1,026

Rent/Food/Utilities $3,174 $9,492

Transportation $1,344 $1,572

Misc./Personal $1,614 $1,932

Total $11,158 $18,022

Financial AidAll Washington community and

technical colleges have moved to uniformpriority Financial Aid deadline

March 15(College Bound students, February 1)

– Almost 50% receive financial aid– Changes to Ability to Benefit– 200%-300% increase in aid applications– Other dates in admissions grid are

local deadlines

Enrollments in 2012-2013: 13,544 FTES19,053 Headcount

In 2011-2012:•More than 1,000 Running Start students completed an associate degree or certificate at the same time they graduated from high school. 

NEW:“Dual Credit Committee” organized under the Washington Council will bring together college Running Start coordinators and high school counselors

Running Start

• Student Government: Leadership, Legislative Training, Student Rights, Advocacy

• Phi Theta Kappa – two-year honor society

• Clubs, Programs, Events• Student Ambassadors• 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

• Radio and TV Stations, Speech and Debate, Student Publications

• Service Learning, Volunteer and Mentorship Programs

Student Life

Your SBCTC Contacts• Scott Copeland, scopeland@sbctc.edu

Admissions/Registration, Disability Services, Financial Aid, Running Start,Transfer

• Edward Esparza, eesparza@sbctc.eduAdvising, Applied Baccalaureates, Career & Employment, Student Government, Multicultural Programs

• Sherry Nelson, slnelson@sbctc.edu Publications, Outreach, CheckOutACollege.com