Providing Student Services
Florida Adult Education Career Pathways
Teacher Leadership Institute
December 3-4, 2012
Topics
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Career Interests
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Career and Technical Education
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Florida College System
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Universities and Colleges
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Financial Aid
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Resources
www.flachoices.org What career cluster(s)
choices@fldoe.org interest you?
(800) 342-9271
Career and Technical Education Centers
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Provides educational programs to
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Centers offer programs in (17) Career Clusters – examples include:
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Job preparatory training to high school graduates
Dually-enrolled high school students
Adults who have not completed graduation requirements
Adults returning for additional postsecondary training
Health Science
Engineering & Technology Education
Information Technology
Energy
Certification
Florida College System
http://www.fldoe.org/CC/
Serves almost one million students
28 colleges, 62 campuses
The
Florida College System
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Serves almost one million students
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Over 40% transfer to a SUS after A.A
Miami Dade College is the largest and most diverse college in the
nation!
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28 colleges, 62 campuses
Almost 70% of Florida high school graduates attend a Florida
College
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http://www.fldoe.org/CC/
174,000 students
Valencia Community College won best college in the nation! –Aspen Prize
for Community College Excellence
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14 additional Florida colleges recognized
Are Florida Colleges
Selective?
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Florida colleges are open-access which means entry into the college
is not selective and provides an equal opportunity for everyone to
enter regardless of high school grades, current academic skills, or
age.
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This does not mean that coursework in colleges is easier.
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This does not mean that everyone will start at the same level – some may
need additional classes to build up their skills.
Getting Started
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Visit Student Services
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Academic Advising
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Admission
Registration
Academic program planning
Testing
Financial aid
Residency status
Support Services
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Disability resources, veterans services, success programs, student assistance
Application Process
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Complete an Application
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Online or Print
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Submit Florida Residency Form
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Documentation that your parents are Florida residents for tuition purposes
Pay application fee
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Have transcripts sent
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Submit placement test scores
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ACT, SAT, CPT, PERT
Transcripts
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Transcripts are the official record of grades and graduation date.
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Provide high school/adult high school with names of the schools for which
to send transcripts.
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Apply and send transcripts early.
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Be sure to re-send transcripts with final grades after graduation/GED Tests-State of
Florida High School Diploma.
Placement Tests
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ACT and SAT scores are used to place a student into the appropriate
level of courses.
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Example: Intermediate Algebra vs. College Algebra or Calculus.
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ACT and SAT test scores are not used for admissions into a Florida College.
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PERT and CPT scores taken for dual-enrollment can be used for
placement.
The highest test scores from each test are used.
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Scores valid for 2 years
If a student does not have a test score, the student will be
administered the PERT at a Florida college.
College Credit Earned in
High School
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Florida colleges may provide college credit for completion and
satisfactory scores for
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Advanced Placement (AP)
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International Baccalaureate (IB)
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Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE)
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College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
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Dual-enrollment
The student will need to make sure to request that scores be sent to
the college or that they appear on the transcript.
Types of Degrees
Offered
Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree
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“Provides specific knowledge to perform and excel in a particular
profession.”
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May transfer to related bachelor degree programs at a Florida college or state
university.
Types of Certificates/Diploma
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Certificate Program (general, advanced technical, and applied technology
diploma)
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Option to pursue an associate degree
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Examples
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Veterinary Management
Computer/Web Programming Specialist
Fire Inspector 1
Paralegal Studies
Accounting Applications
Associate in Arts (A.A.)
The Transferrable Degree
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Requires 60 college credits for completion of degree.
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Includes 36 hours of general education courses and 24 electives.
After earning an A.A. degree, students are guaranteed acceptance to one
of Florida's 11 state universities or a Florida college.
Bachelor’s Degree
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Bachelor – an undergraduate academic degree in a specific course of
study
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Available at 21 colleges
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Bachelor’s degrees are offered in areas of high-need and critical
shortages:
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Education
– Business
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Nursing
– Healthcare
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Technology
– Management
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And others as identified by the local community
At Florida colleges, these degrees are designed for individuals
already in a career or planning to enter a profession right after
graduating.
Types of Programs
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Each college has a variety of programs and departments of specialty including
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Science and Mathematics
Healthcare
Technology
Humanities
History and Social Science
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Florida colleges also have Honors Programs.
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Visit each college website or tour for additional information.
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College Campuses
http://data.fldoe.org/workforce/contacts/default.cfm?action=showList&ListID=11
Why some may choose a Florida
College
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Convenience
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Close to home
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Same curriculum as state university system
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Variety of sports, clubs and activities
Low student/faculty ratio
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Smaller class sizes
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Personal attention
Cheaper tuition
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About 40% less than a state university
2+2
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Guaranteed transfer to state university system institution with A.A
2+2 –
Statewide Articulation Agreement
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Designed to allow students to successfully pursue a bachelor’s
degree by first attending a college and then transferring to a 4-year
institution.
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The state of Florida guarantees that students who complete an AA
degree at a community college have the opportunity to enroll in and
earn a bachelor’s degree at one of Florida’s state universities or
Florida Colleges.
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Example: Direct Connect – Valencia to UCF
State University
System
11 Universities 28 Campuses
students
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325,000
4th largest Public University System
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Over 1800 degree programs: 700 masters programs, 32
Professional Doctorates and 287 Research Doctorates
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14,000 + online bachelors courses offered via distance learning
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Over 73,000 degrees awarded annually - 4,000 research &
professional doctorates
SUS: High Quality
Public Education
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Ranks #2 in the US (behind the California SUS) based on Fall
semester headcount enrollments.
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Ranks #2 among the largest university systems for its first-timein-college retention rate (87%).
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Ranks #4 for total research and development expenditures in
public, four-year institutions.
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Ranks in the “Top 10” nationally for 1) overall college graduation
rates, 2) graduation percentage for African American students,
and 3) graduation percentage for Hispanic students.
Financial Aid
What is Cost of Attendance (COA)?
The COA is an estimate of how much money will be required to attend school for one year at a college, including all
reasonable expenses. The COA is determined for each student by his or her postsecondary institution and may include:
Tuition and fees
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Books, supplies, transportation, personal, misc.
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Room and board
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Dependent care
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Study abroad expenses
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Disability expenses
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Employment expenses for co-op study
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Loan fees
Types of Financial Aid
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Scholarships
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Grants
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Student loan programs
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Student employment
How to Apply for Financial Aid
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Contact institution’s financial aid office and request financial aid application
packet
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Complete the Initial Student Florida Financial Aid Application at
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Financial aid programs offered by the school
Forms required
http://www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at
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http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Beginning January 1-deadline (FL state aid) May 15
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Florida Virtual
Campus
Select–Advising Manuals
FLVC is the official statewide
repository for the common
prerequisite manual, admission
information for transferring
programs, foreign language
requirements, residency
requirements, and statewide
articulation agreements.
www.flvc.org
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Resources for Future Planning
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Florida Counseling for Future Education Handbook
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http://www.flvc.org/flvc/portal/Home_Page/Advising_Manuals/Counseling_for_Future_Education
_Handbook
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College.gov
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College Board – Plan for College
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ACT – College Planning
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www.collegeboard.com/student/plan/index.html
www.actstudent.org/college/index.html
Florida Virtual Campus http://www.flvc.org
Helen Lancashire
Helen.Lancashire@fldoe.org
(850) 245-7840