Community College
What degree is offered at the community college level usually?
The 2 year associate’s degree!
What is number 1 most common requirement for jobs in the United States?
A GED or High School Diploma!
Some of the main reasons people want to go to 4 year college is because:
They want to earn lots of money
OR they want to live away from home right after high school
If you want to live on your own or move to live with family and friends, the main two options that are usually chosen are:
Renting OR owning
A residential college means..
You can be a resident and live there (and they have rooms for at least 25% of students)
What is the tuition for focus beyond and journeys?
It's free, plus you get to do PSEO free as well!
What other degrees are offered that might be shorter?
A certificate which could be a year or less!
What does Blue Collar and white collar mean for jobs?
Blue Collar: a job where you work with your hands
White Collar: A job where you wear a suit, tie or formal dress and might work at a computer
A residential college is
A college where students can live in dorms on campus if they want
As an adult it’s good to save, and you can also learn to i______t your money with guidance to make more!
invest
At a residential college there are usually these rooms on campus for students
dorms!
What is the cost of PSEO (college classes) during high school at SPPS/another high school?
It's free to take college classes if you sign up for PSEO while you are in high school, focus beyond or journeys!
Can you start at a community college and transfer to a 4 year college?
Yes!
The two words we use to figure out how much you get paid are: w____e and s____y.
Wage and Salary
It’s recommended that you apply to ____ college so you can compare the money you will need to pay before choosing
5 colleges
If you are having a hard time finding a job, this location is great to go to in person to get work
A temp agency (if you already did focus beyond and voc. rehab).
in an off campus dorm or apartment with friends or people they learn about from facebook (be safe don't do without taking precautions and talking to parents and guardians)
What is reciprocity?
Paying the same tuition in state and out of state!
What are some programs that community colleges offer (hands on) that most 4 years dont?
Degrees in the trades like, plumbing, electrical, welding auto and more!
Before quitting any job, it’s best to give ___ _______ n_____e so you can still get a good reference.
2 weeks notice before quitting (by email or conversation with boss)
Good news this test is now optional for most 4 year institutions, although it might help you get more scholarships….
The ACT
This program can help you until you are 60 years old if you have an IEP to find a job!
Vocational Rehab (Voc Rehab) you can sign up with Ms. Eden and your casemanager
Focus beyond and journeys is residential or non residential and why?
Who does Minnesota Have reciprocity with? And what does it mean?
Minnesota has reciprocity agreements with Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. It also has an agreement with the Canadian province of Manitoba, and a limited agreement with Iowa Lakes Community College in northwestern Iowa. It means you will pay in state tuition to go to college there!
What percentage of people get into a community college if they have a diploma or GED?
100%
Some of the best places to find work in person: ________ and online:_______ are:
A temp agency (in person)
OR
Going to the customer service of any place you want to work (in person)
OR
INdeed(online)
For most 4 year colleges, students will use financial aid which comes from these 3 main things
Grants and Scholarships (free money)
And Loans (money you have to pay back)
Sometimes your family uses their savings too
Mr. Giles thinks the most important 2 skills that will help you be successful in becoming independent (whether you live at home or not) are….
Asking for help when you need it (googling options also)
Solving problems tactfully (in a respectful way)
What is a Community College?
A non residential college (they may have emergency dorms) usually a two year! Let's name some!
What is in state tuition?
When your tuition is cheaper for you because you live in a state and your parents and guardians have paid taxes to get a discount.
What is the only 4 year community college in Minnesota? And do they have dorms?
Metro State University of the east side!
Minnesota public colleges, schools and universities are subsidized by the government. What does Subsidized mean?
MISC RANDOM: What is a conscience?
The part of your mind that tells you if something is right or wrong!
Tuition is made cheaper for you if you:
Complete the FAFSA and are on free or reduced lunch OR your family is middle income and could use a smaller amount of support!