Guidance News – January 2008

 

            

Financial Aid Workshop

 Presented by:

Financial Aid Counselor from Modesto Junior College

****Please call 1-800-808-9895 ext.4 then 2 to reserve your space****  

Tuesday January 15, 2008

Choose from:

1 pm–Ceres Learning Ctr.

3641 Mitchell Road, Suite F
Ceres, CA 95307

6:30 pm-Modesto Learning Ctr.

4713 Greenleaf Ct. Ste. A
Modesto, CA 95356

Class of 2008 parents and students are invited to attend this very important event regarding financial aid for junior college,trade schools, colleges and universities:

*    FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

*    GPA Verification Forms will be available

*    California State Grants/Pell Grants

*    Scholarship Information

*    Other ways to access free money for college!

*    And, much more! Don’t miss out!!

Study Skills Course:

CP #12187

Via Elluminate!!!

January 31, February 7, 14, 21 from 9am – 10am

Four basic goals of class:

  1. Develop an understanding of learning style and what healthy habits will support learning
  2. Learn how to organize study space and materials
  3. Learn how to manage time
  4. Learn strategies to boost comprehension

 

******CLASS OF 2008******

FAFSA, FAFSA, FAFSA !!!!

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

www.fafsa.ed.gov

What is the FAFSA?  The FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and is the application used for all types of federal financial aid – for junior colleges, trade schools, colleges and universities!

Who should apply?  All graduating students planning to attend a junior college, trade school, private college, or university.

When is it due?  California students must file two forms beginning January 1, 2008: a FAFSA and a Cal Grant GPA Verification form by March 2, 2008 to qualify for state sponsored grant programs including Cal Grants.  Apply early!!!  Don’t wait until you have been accepted into a college for you or your parents to file year-end tax returns.  You may use estimates from December pay stubs and other end-of-year records which can be corrected later when you receive your Student Aid Report (SAR).

Why apply?  Don’t assume you or your family makes too much money to get financial aid.  You should still file the FAFSA!  Many factors affect your financial need such as the number of children in your household in college and the age of your oldest parent.  What’s more, a number of colleges require their students to submit a FAFSA before considering them for institution-based financial aid.

How do I apply?  Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov to begin.  To start, you will need to get a PIN (Personal Identification Number) by clicking on the “Register for PIN” button then follow the prompts.  The student and one parent must set up a PIN.  Then, fill out the FAFSA and submit it.  If you use a PIN when filing on-line, you don’t have to sign and mail in a signature page.

Where do I get the GPA Verification Form?  Call Mary Halter at 1-800-808-9895 ext.4 then 2 to request a form by mail.  Forms are not available online, they are only available through the CWCS Guidance Department.

 

 

 

High School Orientation Meeting several dates to choose from!

Feb. 21, 2008 10:30am at the Modesto Learning Center            

Feb. 7, 2008 7pm  and Feb. 8 10am online via Elluminate

TBA there will be other dates to choose from as well!  We would like ALL of our incoming high school families to participate!

 

Attention parents of 7th and 8th graders!!!!   A very important meeting to discuss the importance of high school and the courses you should take.  Does your child want to attend college?  A trade school?  How about Junior College?  Now’s the time to plan for the future!!  A must attend event!  Don’t miss out! Students also welcome.  To reserve your space and to register for one of the workshops call the Waterford Office at 1-800-808-9895 ext. 6.