Resident Life
Are spots are first come first serve?
Yes!
Can you make your own organization?
YES
What is FASFA?
FASFA-Free Application for Federal Student Aid
How many credit hours is one class?
3
What does RA stand for?
Residential Assistant
What can you do as a 9th grade to prepare for college?
Take courses such as Geometry and Algebra. Studies show students who take these courses early are more likely to go to college
Begin reading about possible careers, exploring topics that interest you
Meet with your school counselor
What does Academic advisors do?
•Degree plan
•Changing majors and minors
•Department Scholarships
•Knowledge of classes
What is Grants?
Money that does not have to be paid back
How many credit hours would be considered freshmen?
0-29 credit hours
What kind of rooms are available in college?
3 bed, 2 bed, semi-private, private
What can you do as a 10th grade to prepare for college?
Take Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Join school clubs and organizations or participate in summer programs
Pursue leadership roles that will help with later scholarship applications
Take the PSAT
What do you learn or do at orientation?
–Learn lay out of campus
–Register for classes
–Meet other students
–Take placement tests if needed
–Learn school traditions
What is Work study?
Allows you to work on campus
Department only pays 30% of your wages
Makes it easier to find on campus jobs
How many credit hours are considered full time?
Full time enrollment is 12+ hours
4 Classes = 12 credit hours
Roommates VS. Suitemates
Roommates stays with you in the room, however suitemates are connected through bathrooms
What can you do as a 11th grade to prepare for college?
•Attend a college fair and start gathering information about colleges.
•Take the ACT or SAT
•Start taking campus tours
•Take AP Exams
What are some resources in College?
•Writing Center, Math Labs, etc.
–Tutors available
•Career Advising
–Career interest tests, Resume help, Mock Interviews, etc.
•Personal Counseling
–Check to see if it is free
What are some different Types of Funding and Aid?
Scholarships
Grants
Work Study
Loans
How many credit hours do you need to graduate?
120
How can you get involved through your stay at the university?
–Organizations, Clubs, Sports Teams, Fraternities/Sororities
–Make your own organization
What can you do as a 12th grade to prepare for college?
Retake the ACT or SAT
Narrow list of potential schools
Make sure you’re aware of deadlines
Submit FASFA/TASFA
Apply for Scholarships
What are some opportunities you have for professional experience in college?
–Study Abroad
–Internships
Parent and Student must create an FSA ID. This will be your username and password for FAFSA.
How can you replace some college credit hours in high school?
Earning college credit through AP or Dual Credit