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Ready for Your Future?
What to Expect in College
Take a minute to ask yourself…What can college education do
for you?
What College Can Give YouAdvanced English Skills (academic and business language)
Certificates and DegreesEducation better jobA model for your kids
Why Skyline is Right for You
Services for students◦ Academic counseling ◦ Tutoring and student support◦ Degrees and Certificates
Services for the community◦ Career training, info and workshops◦ Financial coaching◦ Food pantry, housing assistance◦ Free tax assistance and asset
rebuilding
Take a minute to ask yourself…What’s the difference between a job
and a career?◦Job = a place you go to earn money◦Career = a job that you love
Think of a career that you might like◦What kind of work is it?◦What kind of education do you need for
it?◦How long does that education take?
Great Careers with Skyline College
◦Automotive Technology◦Respiratory Therapy◦Surgical Technology◦Cosmetology◦Administration of Justice◦Early Childhood
Education◦Solar Energy Technology
What do you need in order to prepare for a career?Resources
◦ Time◦ Money◦ Transportation
Attitude◦ Focus◦ Dedication◦ Time Management
English◦ Written◦ Spoken◦ Aural
ESL at Skyline CollegeESL at Skyline is called ESOL – English for Speakers of Other Languages◦5 levels of classes◦ESOL computer lab◦Day & Evening classes◦Academic (college)
English◦Workplace English
About CollegeCollege classes are measured in units. Math 111 3.0 unitsPhys 210 4.0 unitsBiol 410 5.0 unitsEsol 840 6.0 units
Most 3-unit classes are 3 hours per week. Most 4-unit classes are 4 hours per week, etc.
• A counselor helps you get the right classes for the right number of units.
Certificates
About College – Certificate vs. Degree
Certificated programs are shorter in length than degree programs. They typically focus on preparing students for entry level positions in a specific occupation or area of employment.
A certificate can take 6 months to 2 years, depending on your schedule.
Associates Degrees
About College – Certificate vs. Degree
Associate Degrees are awarded by Skyline College after the completion of 60 units.
Requirements include completion of general education requirements, major, and if applicable, additional elective courses.
An Associate Degree can take anywhere from 2 years to 4 years, depending on your schedule.
The Skyline Catalog has a complete list of degree and certificate programs.
The Pyramid of U.S. Education
The system of education is different in the U.S. than it is in other countries◦Levels of American education
• Do you have a degree from your country? • Get your transcript
from your university• Get it translated and
evaluated
About CollegeAre you ready for college?
◦ College classes are for credit. Credit means
the class can be part of a degree you may receive a grade for the class: A, B, C, D, or F
◦ You must attend 90% of college classes. You cannot miss more than 2 weeks out of 18. If you miss more than 2 weeks, you can be dropped
from the class, or you won’t be allowed to get a grade.
◦ You will get a lot of homework every day you have class, so you have to find time to study outside of class. For every hour of class per week, expect 1 hour of
homework. We have a library and a learning center for you!
About CollegeWhat does it cost?
◦ You pay per unit. Each class costs $46 per unit. 3.0 units =
$138 There are also other college fees (health
care center, etc.) You can get Financial Aid (government $$)
to pay for college.
You must buy your own books. You can get help to pay for books! Many teachers put books in the library for
you to borrow if you cannot afford them. Skyline also has a textbook rental program!
How do I pay for college?In the U.S., education is expensive.
Most students ask for money for school. This is called financial aid.◦Government grants (don’t pay back)◦Scholarships and awards (don’t pay back)◦Government loans (must pay back)
Money is available for college!◦You must apply to get it◦The English Language Institute (ELI) can help
you apply…come in and ask!
AB540 (in California high school for 3 years)Some visa-holders (F-1, H1B, etc.)Permanent Residents (Green Card or Citizen)
◦ In California 1 year + 1 day = regular fees◦ In California less than 1 year + 1 day = out-of-
state fees (higher) We can find ways to help you pay for college We have services to help you with books, child care,
etc.
Undocumented (no green card, no visa, etc.)◦ You will pay out-of-state resident fees◦ Non California Resident Fee: $217.00 per unit +
$46 enrollment fee
Who can go to college?
SparkPoint Center - Skyline College
The English Language Institute
◦Counseling for ESL students explains the 5 levels of ESOL
classes helps you register for classes answers your questions helps you find money for college
The English Language Institute
◦Workplace ESOL classes ESL for the Workplace ESL for Child Care Providers ESL for Health Care ESL for Hospitality Management
SparkPoint
English Language Institute
Financial Services
and Coaching
Jobs and Careers
Food Pantry
The English Language Institute
◦Workshops Careers at Skyline College How to transfer to a university How to apply for financial aid How to write your resume Conversation skills Workplace skills
SparkPoint
English Language Institute
Financial Services
and Coaching
Jobs and Careers
Food Pantry
Financial Services & Coaching
◦Lower your debt & budget your money
◦Increase your credit score and savings
◦Get help opening a bank account◦Get free tax help◦Make a financial plan for your family
SparkPoint
English Language Institute
Financial Services
and Coaching
Jobs and Careers
Food Pantry
Jobs and Careers• Get started on a path to a career• Apply to Career/Technical Education
programs• Earn a certificate or a degree• Learn how to interview and write a
resume
SparkPoint
English Language Institute
Financial Services
and Coaching
Jobs and Careers
Food Pantry
Food Pantry• Families and individuals who
need food can get it. You do not need to be a student.
• Open 3 days a week by appointment
• We can provide immediate food
SparkPoint
English Language Institute
Financial Services
and Coaching
Jobs and Careers
Food Pantry
ELI Helps ESL Students!
SparkPoint
Center
English Language Institute
Financial Services
and Coaching
Jobs and Careers
Food Pantry