Site Coordinator Resource Manual October 29 November 2, 2012
SAMPLE SIGN-IN / SIGN-OUT SHEET
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SAMPLE SIGN-IN / SIGN-OUT SHEETStudent Name College(s) Applying To Applications Completed
Sample Form for Seniors Submitting Your Application … “I Applied! Now What?” The puzzle pieces of going to college are almost together! Read the following information to learn more about the “Now What?” pieces of paying your application fee, keeping your confirmation page, when to expect schools to contact you, and information on transcripts, test scores, essays, financial aid, and more! Paying Your Application Fee When you submit your application online, you may be required to pay an application fee. If so, you can pay your application fee the following ways: 1) You can pay via credit or debit card online. Some colleges require a credit card to apply online. Do your research prior to the event to see if the college you want to apply to requires one! If you chose this option, you will need the following information: Credit card type (Visa, MasterCard, etc.), credit card number, security code, name on credit card, date credit card was issued, or expiration date. 2) You can submit your application online and pay via check in the mail. You will need to include a copy of your Confirmation Page with your check. 3) You may qualify for an application fee waiver. Check with your school counselor about this option. You will need to include a copy of your Confirmation Page with the fee waiver. Ask your counselor for more information. 4) You may be able to save your application, print it, and mail it in with your payment (varies by institution). Follow Up with Transcripts, Test Scores, and Essays Many admission offices require students to submit additional information in order to complete the application process. It is important to find out what other information is required and send it to the campus ASAP! The more quickly you submit all the necessary forms, the sooner you will receive a response from the admission office. Don’t forget your Confirmation Page … Do not leave the computer lab without a hardcopy printout of your Confirmation Page! Also, some schools may require this page to be signed and mailed to the admission office to complete the application process. Whether the school requires this form or not, you still need a printed copy for your records. Either way, make sure you put this confirmation page in a safe place. Sample Confirmation Page Schools should contact you! Once you have submitted your online application, campuses should be in touch with you via email or letter to inform you of the status of your application. If you have not been contacted by the school within 2-3 weeks of your submission, get in touch with the college or university’s admission office to inquire about your application status. Now that I applied to college, where can I learn more about paying for college?
Congratulations! You are on your way! Glossary: All Things College (Michigan) Accreditation: Official recognition that a college, university or technical institution has met the standards of a regional or national association. Adult Learner: A student who has returned to college after an extended period outside of the education system. Adult learners are sometimes referred to as “nontraditional students;” however, the term is misleading, because adult learners make up a significant portion of the college student population and are therefore an expected and integral part of the campus culture. Advanced Placement Program (AP®): Gives high school students the opportunity to take college-level courses in a high school setting. Thousands of colleges and universities worldwide award credit or advanced placement to students with a qualifying score on AP Exams. American Opportunity Credit: Temporary tax credit for tax years 2009 and 2010 created by federal stimulus legislation which replaced the Hope Credit for most taxpayers. The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 extends the American Opportunity Tax Credit for two additional years until Dec. 31, 2012. The American Opportunity Credit is more generous than the Hope Credit and is partially refundable (up to $1,000). The credit, worth up to $2,500 per student in 2010, can be claimed for 100% of the first $2,000 in qualified higher education expenses and 25% of the next $2,000 in college costs. Modified adjusted gross income (AGI) for married couples filing jointly can be as high as $180,000 ($90,000 for single filers) before losing the benefit of this credit. The student must also be enrolled at least half-time, be pursuing an undergraduate degree or other recognized academic credential, and is only available for the first four years of postsecondary education. Associate Degree: Awarded by a college or university after satisfactory completion of a two-year program of study. Audit: An evaluation of a student’s prior coursework conducted to determine whether or not the student can count this work toward completion of his or her degree. Transfer students or adults who previously attended college but did not finish may want to request an audit. Speak with an admissions counselor to learn more about these options. Bachelor Degree: Awarded by a four-year college or university after satisfactory completion of a program of study Certificate Program: A specialized, usually short–term, program of study during which a student completes training and receives a certificate. Co-Curricular Activities: Activities a student participates in beyond those required as part of the regular school day; examples include: volunteer programs, sports, school clubs, faith–based groups, and part–time jobs. Many colleges and scholarship programs consider a student’s co–curricular activities in evaluating students for their program. Co-Curricular is also referred to as “extra-curricular.” Glossary cont. Colleges: All of the following postsecondary institutions: four–year colleges and universities; two–year community and junior colleges; and vocational, technical, and business schools. College Access: Efforts of non–profit groups to increase the college enrollment of all students by providing support and information about college preparation, paying for college, career selection, financial resources, etc. Some college access initiatives focus on student groups that are underrepresented in postsecondary education, such as students from certain ethnic groups, students who are the first persons in their families to attend college, and low–income students. College Day/GEAR UP (GU/CD): GEAR UP stands for “Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs.” This U.S. Department of Education program was merged with the state of Michigan College Day Program in July 2006. The combined program provides academic services for underrepresented students with the goal of increasing their preparedness and entrance into postsecondary education. College Goal Sunday: A day when students and parents can visit local colleges or universities and get help filling out financial aid forms. To find out more about College Goal Sunday, go to www.micollegegoal.org. College Positive Mindset: The belief that college is attainable for all students and that you are willing to do whatever you can to help those students prepare for and enroll in college. Visit www.micampuscompact.org for tips on a college positive mindset. Cosigner: Someone whose credit rating and history is better or more established than the person applying for a loan. The cosigner signs the loan application with the borrower as a guarantor that the loan will be repaid. If the borrower defaults on the loan, the cosigner is responsible for repaying it. Cost of Attendance: The COA (Cost of Attendance) is the sum figured by each institution for one year of attendance. Each college calculates this differently, but they are required to include:
Credit Hour: Units of value given to classes, often based on the number of hours a student is expected to attend class each week. Some classes may be worth more credit hours than others. Students who take a certain number of hours are considered to be “full–time” students, while those who take fewer hours are considered “part–time.” Twelve credit hours is typically the minimum required for full–time status for undergraduate students. Glossary cont. CSS/Profile: The CSS/Profile (College Scholarship Service Profile) is a secondary financial aid form required by some colleges and collects family information not contained on the FAFSA, thus giving participating colleges an additional and closer look into a family’s financial background. There is a fee for the CSS/Profile and the form changes every year. Colleges using the CSS/Profile also run the InstitutionalMethodologyfor use in allocating institutional financial aid. Deferred Admission: The practice of some colleges or programs that allows an accepted student to postpone enrollment, usually for one year, without having to reapply. Demonstrated Financial Need: The difference between a college’s CostofAttendanceand the student’s ExpectedFamilyContribution (EFC). Dependent Student: For federal aid purposes, all students who do not meet one of the qualifying criteria forIndependentStudentstatus are considered Dependent Students and must report both parent and student financial information on the FreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid, orFAFSA. Direct Subsidized Student Loan: (Formerly Stafford Loan) Federal student loans awarded on the basis of financial need that is not met by federal PellGrants, FederalSupplementalEducationalOpportunityGrants, state grants, or other forms of financial aid. Financial need is determined by completion of the FAFSA. With Direct Subsidized Student Loans, the student does not have to pay any principal while in school more than half time and the government pays the interest during this time. Direct Unsubsidized Student Loan: (Formerly Stafford Loan) Federal student loans awarded without regard to financial need. The FAFSA must be filed in order to obtain this loan; there is no qualifying income for parents or students. Unlike DirectSubsidizedStudentLoans, the student is charged interest from the time the loan is disbursed until it is paid in full, including in-school, grace and deferment periods. However, students typically have the option of compounding interest during these periods and adding that to the loan principal that is paid back after graduation or upon leaving school, or dropping below half-time status. Dislocated Worker: In general, a person may be considered a dislocated worker if he or she:
If a person quits work, generally he or she is not considered a dislocated worker even if, for example, the person is receiving unemployment benefits. Dual Enrollment: A program that allows high school students to enroll in college courses for credit at eligible high schools, colleges and universities prior to high school graduation. College credits earned through dual enrollment can be applied toward high school and college graduation and can be transferred to colleges or universities. Early Admission: The practice of admitting (or accepting) students of superior ability or skill into college programs before they have completed high school as a gesture of confidence that the student can attend the institution should he or she choose to do so. Early admission does NOT limit the student’s ability to receive state or federal financial aid, and students are not “locked in” if they have been accepted early. Eligible Noncitizen: Generally, you are an eligible noncitizen if you are (1) a permanent U.S. resident with a Permanent Resident Card (I-551); (2) a conditional permanent resident (I-551c); or (3) the holder of an Arrival-Departure Record (I-94) from the Department of Homeland Security designating any one of the following: "Refugee," "Asylum Granted," "Parolee" (I-94 confirms that you were paroled for a minimum of one year and status has not expired), "Victim of human trafficking," T-Visa holder (T-1, T-2, T-3, etc.) or "Cuban-Haitian Entrant." Expected Family Contribution (EFC): The total amount of money a student/family is supposedly able to contribute toward college costs in a given academic year, according to FederalMethodology. Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Taxes: The federal Social Security and Medicare taxes taken out of workers’ wages. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG): The FSEOG Program provides need-based grants (up to $4,000 per year) to low-income undergraduate students to promote access to postsecondary education. Institutional financial aid administrators at participating institutions have substantial flexibility in determining the amount of FSEOG awards to provide students who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment. Priority is given to those students with "exceptional need" (those with the lowest ExpectedFamilyContributions at the institution) and those who are also federal PellGrantrecipients. Federal Work Study: A campus-based part-time employment program which provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who are in need of such earnings to meet a portion of their educational expenses. Note: these are the only job-related earnings that are excluded from the FederalMethodologyin calculating a student’s EFC for the next academic year. Financial Aid: Financial support given to students by federal and state organizations or postsecondary institutions to help students pay for college. First Generation Students: Those individuals in their families who are the first to enroll in college; their parents have no more than high school educations. Glossary cont. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Federal form a student must file in order to qualify for federal funds, state grants and college need-based financial aid.
Gap/Gapping: Gapping occurs when the financial aid package offered by an individual college does not satisfy all of the demonstratedfinancialneed of a student. In turn, this creates a “gap” of money that could possibly be added to a student’s EFC. For example:
GED: A trademarked acronym used for the General Educational Development Tests, a battery of examinations administered by states and jurisdictions to measure the skills and knowledge similar to a high school course of study. GED graduates earn a GED credential. The type of credential issued, diploma or certificate, varies by state. Grants: Similar to scholarships as free money to help pay for education. They are usually issued by colleges, nonprofit organizations, or governmental agencies and given to individuals based on financial need, whether they meet certain criteria, or in response to a commitment to complete a particular project or study a particular field. Sometimes grants have to be repaid if recipients do not fulfill their obligations. Honors Programs or Colleges: Students who excel academically during high school may be eligible to enroll in an honors program at college. Honors programs offer students the chance to take more difficult classes, and some students are required to participate in honors programs in order to receive college scholarships. Many honors programs offer additional support for honors students, such as personalized tutoring or priority registration for college classes. Hope Credit: Tax credit that can be used for the first two years of undergraduate study which was replaced by the American Opportunity Credit in 2009 for most students, except those attending an eligible institution in a Midwestern disaster relief area. The Hope Credit is a non-refundable credit worth up to $1,800 ($3,600 if a student is in a Midwestern disaster area) per eligible student. In 2009, the Hope Credit was phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income (AGI) between $50,000 and $60,000 (single filers) and between $100,000 and $120,000 (married filing jointly). The Hope Credit is not available for tax year 2010, as it was temporarily replaced by the American Opportunity Credit. ItsMILife.com: Michigan’s social networking site that engages students directly in planning for life after high school. Students can connect, contribute and make college decisions. www.itsmilife.com King–Chávez–Parks Initiative (KCP): The Martin Luther King, Jr.–César Chávez–Rosa Parks Initiative is housed in the Michigan Economic Development Corporation – Workforce Development Agency. Its goal is to increase the opportunities for Michigan’s most educationally disadvantaged students to earn college degrees by providing a variety of programs and funding support. Additional information about the initiative can be found at www.michigan.gov/mcdc, click “Career Education,” then click “Postsecondary Services,” then click King–Chávez–Parks Initiative. KnowHow2GoMichigan.org: A public awareness campaign encouraging young people to take the necessary steps to go to college. Legal Guardian: A person appointed by a court to have the care and custody of a child and/or the child's estate. Lifetime Learning Credit: Tax credit available for an unlimited number of years which can be used for all years of postsecondary education and for courses to acquire or improve job skills. The Lifetime Learning Credit is a nonrefundable credit worth up to $2,000 (20% of the first $10,000 in qualified education expenses) per tax return. The Lifetime Learning Credit is phased out for taxpayers with modified adjusted gross income (AGI) between $50,000 and $60,000 (single filers) and between $100,000 and $120,000 (married filing jointly). A student does not have to be enrolled in a degree program to qualify for this credit. Directory: attachments -> article article -> Guide to Ancient Egypt By Stuart Wier First appeared as article -> Manifesto! Version: 16 December 2008 a green New Deal for Europe Europe needs a new direction article -> How can acp help? article -> Marina Economou article -> Examples of Best Practice Child Performance and Activities Licensing by Local Authorities in England February 2015 article -> WorkBook (How to Become Successful?) Ex. 1 Brainstorming article -> ~~ Draft ~~ Minutes of the County Committee Meeting Held at County Hall on Wednesday 27th January 2010 Present Download 430.54 Kb. Share with your friends:
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