Session 5
8:30-9:10 AM
E110
Lowering the cost of college while in High School
Intended audience: grades 9-12
LOWERING THE COST OF COLLEGE
COLLEGE PAYS, BUT AT WHAT COST?
Sources: www.projectonstudentdebt.org; American Medical Association; Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
CBSNews.com (8.6.13)
AGENDA
THE COST OF COLLEGE
2022/2023 Tuition and Fees
MN Private 4-Year $38,141
University of MN $15,142*
State University $ 8,859
State College $ 5,710
Room & Board, etc.
Additional Up to $15,000
Source: MN Office of Higher Education
Tip #1: Location and type of school matter.
Going to College Out of State?
Tip #2: Complete the FAFSA
Remember, you may not have to pay full price.
Group 1 Schools - Highly Selective
Meet 100% of financial “need”
Group 2 Schools - Selective
Focus on merit-based financial aid
Group 3 Schools
Government sponsored, need-based financial aid
Where you apply matters! Build your application list wisely.
Tip #3: Earn college credit in high school
EARNING COLLEGE CREDITS IN HIGH SCHOOL
Advanced Placement Courses
College level courses that require students to work at a high, rigorous level and complete additional outside work/reading outside of class. AP classes can prepare you for the college experience. Students need to pass the AP exam in order to receive the credit. Each college has their own process for determining how/if a score is credit barring.
PSEO
A program that allows 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students to earn both high school and college credit while still in high school. Students take classes at the college. Their grade is counted on their college transcript as well as their high school transcript.
Articulated Credit
Earn Technical or Community College credits for courses completed in high school.
10, 11, 12 grades. These classes occur at STEP and in our local high schools.
Link to more information: https://ctecreditmn.com/articulated-college-credit.php
EARNING COLLEGE CREDITS IN HIGH SCHOOL
Bilingual/Multilingual Seals
Minnesota has a system to reward students for proficiency in one or more languages. Students will have a notation entered on their transcript to reflect proficiency in multiple languages and college credit can be earned by students in grades 10, 11 and 12.
Link for more information https://www.ahschools.us/Page/42346
Concurrent Enrollment at Andover
Through partnerships with the University of Minnesota (CIS), Anoka Ramsey Community College, and St. Cloud State University, Andover High School offers college credit courses. Courses are taught during the regular school day by high school instructors who are selected and supported by university faculty. The courses are identical to the college's on-campus courses.
Potential courses include: CIS through U of MN for math; S2S through SCSU for math; concurrent through Anoka Ramsey for a speech class
Families should use the Registration Guide provided by Andover HS Counseling Department for more information.
NOCTI Test
NOCTI is the leading provider of industry credentials and resources for career and technical education (CTE) programs across the nation. NOCTI credentials measure the skills needed by the future workforce. Students gain confidence in their skills and educators can validate learning and enhance the credibility of their programs.
Link for more information https://www.nocti.org/
Tip #4: Apply for scholarships
SCHOLARSHIPS
Summary
And…
Thank you.
Eric Feigum
College and Career Specialist, Andover High School
763-506-8551