Maricopa County Community Colleges
Senior Transitions:
What’s Next?
ACE Senior Presentation
How many of you plan on attending
a college or university upon your
high school graduation?
What college or university most
interest you and why?
WHY COLLEGE?
Senior year can seem like a blur, with too many things to do and not enough
time. But it’s important to take a minute every now and then to take a deep
breath and remember the reasons why you’re making this effort—and how
your investment in college will really pay off:
Reason 1
The more education you get, the more likely it is you will always have a job.
According to one estimate, by the year 2028 there will be 19 million more
jobs for educated workers than there are qualified people to fill them.
Reason 2
Continuing education after high school is much more important for your
generation than it was for your parents' generation. Today, most good jobs
require more than a high school diploma.
WHY COLLEGE?
Reason 3
Education beyond high school gives you a lot of other benefits, including
meeting new people, taking part in new opportunities to explore your interests
and experiencing success.
Reason 4 (MORE MONEY!)
Over a lifetime, a high school dropout working full-time will earn $300,000 less
than a high school graduate, and more than $1 million less than a college
graduate. It’s easy to see that if you want to do well, graduating is what you’ve
got to do first.
*****The Big Lesson Here?*****
You’ve got a lot to lose by giving up, and everything to gain by being
serious about staying in school and obtaining a college degree!
College vs. university
Admission requirements
Transfer (24 + transferrable credits) or New Student (less than 24 credits)
MCCCD Community
Colleges
Open Enrollment
High School Diploma/GED
College Placement Test
Arizona State Public Universities
*ASU*NAU*UofA*
English-4 years
Math-4 years
Laboratory Science-3 years
Social Science-2 years (1 year of American History)
Foreign Language-2 years (same language)
Fine Arts-1 year
Must meet at least one of the following:
Top 25% graduating class
3.0 GPA (competency classes)
ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)
SAT Reasoning 1040 (1110 nonresidents)
Note: Application deadlines/ fee’s
(Feb1-ASU/$50 +)
Why is SUCCESS spelled with two C’s?
SUCCESS
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The Maricopa Community College District
launch some amazing and successful careers!
The Maricopa Community College District
THE FACTS!
Served over 2.25 million Maricopa County residents
since 1962
Largest community college system in the nation
Enrolling more than 200,000 students annually
Chandler-Gilbert | Estrella Mountain | GateWay |Glendale | Mesa | Paradise Valley | Phoenix College | Rio Salado | Scottsdale | South Mountain | Skill Centers
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Accessibility
Affordability
Flexibility
Small classes and faculty contact
Supportive learning environmentsExtensive FREE tutoring!
State-of-the-art facilities
Quality customer service/ community environment
Competitive Athletic programs
Specialized short-term certificate programs
Transfer and transition programs to the universities
What Programs Are Available
At The Community College?
Associate Degrees (60+ credits)
 Occupational
 Apprenticeship
 Certificate
 Seamless University Transfer
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What Programs Are Available
at an MCCCD College?
Click Here for Video
DISCOVER YOURSELF
The Maricopa Community Colleges are AA/EEO Institutions.
DISCOVER YOURSELF
Seamless Credit Transfer
Transfer Rates
• Number one source of transfer students to Arizona public
universities
• Transfer partnerships throughout the nation
• MCCD students who transfer with 12 or more credits have an
85% persistence rate from their first to second year of transfer
(junior to senior year of college).
University Partnerships
Seamless Credit Transfer: www.maricopa.edu/transfer/steps_to_transfer
Maricopa District Transfer Website: www.maricopa.edu/transfer/index.php
ASU Teacher Education Program
ASU/MCCD MAPPS Program
(Maricopa-ASU Pathways Program)
Northern Arizona University
Distance Learning Programs
University of Arizona Partnership
Prescribed course sequence that includes an Associate’s
Degree and an AGEC, that leads directly into a specific
program (over 250) at ASU with no loss of credit.
ASU MAPPS Benefits
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Guaranteed Admissions to ASU Programs
Tuition Incentives
Merit Based Scholarships
Dedicated Advisement by ASU Advisors
See MCCD Advisor to get started today…..
NAU/GCC Partnership
New 3000 square foot classroom building
Offering programs in:
Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, Interdisciplinary
Studies, Communication, Special Ed., Emergency Management,
Technology Management, and Public Administration
•More bachelor’s degrees will be offered at the GCC campus in the
future, based on local interest and enrollment.
•Save time and money by taking their first two years at GCC and their
last two with NAU.
• Low tuition and no travel costs are other benefits.
•An advisor is available on GCC campus to assist students with
enrollment, and a local financial aid advisor assist students.
Affordable Tuition (PARENT INCENTIVE)
The Maricopa Community Colleges Makes “Cents”
Chandler-Gilbert | Estrella Mountain | GateWay |Glendale | Mesa | Paradise Valley | Phoenix College | Rio Salado | Scottsdale | South Mountain | Skill Centers
$ Cost of Classes
Credit Hours
Resident Tuition
Resident Tuition
1
$76
$557
3
$228
$1671
$456
$3342
$912+fee’s
$3899+fee’s
(7 or more)
(i.e. ENG 101)
6
12
Approx. Annual
Tuition:
Approx. Annual Tuition:
$9,700
$9,285
(full-time student, AZ resident)
(full-time student, AZ resident)
Setting:
Urban
Delivery Format:
Online
Onsite
Location:
AZ
Student Population:
68,000
Accreditation:
North Central
Approx. Annual
Tuition:
Setting:
Delivery Format:
Urban
Onsite
Location:
AZ
Student Population:
38,057
Accreditation:
North Central
$8,000
(full-time student, AZ resident)
Setting:
Suburban
MCCCD
$2,280
Delivery Format:
Online
Onsite
ASU
$8,132
University of Phoenix
$15,900
Grand Canyon
University
$16,500
Location:
AZ
Student Population:
23,000
Accreditation:
North Central
Midwestern University
Approx. Annual
Tuition:
Glendale, AZ.
$16,500
Approx. Annual Tuition:
(full-time student, AZ resident)
(full-time student, AZ resident)
Setting:
Suburban
Setting:
Delivery Format:
Online
Onsite
Delivery Format:
Location:
AZ
Student Population:
36,300
Accreditation:
Approx. Annual
Tuition:
Delivery Format:
Suburban
Onsite
Location:
AZ
Student Population:
3,075
North Central
Accreditation:
North Central
$14,740
Approx. Annual
Tuition:
$12,000
(full-time student, AZ resident)
(full-time student, AZ resident)
Setting:
$31,833
Setting:
Urban
Delivery Format:
Online
Onsite
Location:
AZ
Student Population:
458,600
Accreditation:
North Central
Urban
Onsite
Location:
AZ
Student Population:
2,500
Accreditation:
North Central
“What if I can’t afford to pay for
Types of
college?”
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Financial Aid Available
Federal Financial Aid (Grants/ Loans)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
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Transition Scholarships (Cougar Scholarship)
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Private Scholarships
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Presidential Scholarship
Let us help you:
FAFSA Assistance FA Office
Contact: 602-243-8300
What’s Next??
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ACE Plus Senior
Bridge Program
February, March, April 2014
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Talk to your advisor! You’ll be scheduled for
an appointment to discuss your future plans,
degree programs, major, class selection, and
registration.
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And we’ll discuss . . . (next slide) 
Degrees and Transfer Info
Associate in General Studies (AGS)
 Associate in Arts (AA)
 Associate in Science (AS)
 Associate in Business (ABUS)
 Associate in Arts Elem. Ed. (AAEE)
 Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS)
 Certificate of Completion (CCL)
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Check Sheets
What is a Check sheet?
It is a layout guide of courses requirement
according to your major/career goals.
 Please visit the Advisement Center for a copy
of your check sheet.
 A check sheet is required for your next visit to
the Advisement Center.
 We recommend that you at LEAST visit the
Advisement Center once per semester.
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College Application Process…
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College Admission – You’re already admitted to GCC – get on
my.Maricopa to be admitted to another MCCCD college
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Tuition and Fee Payment- pay your fees /sign up for the EASY Payment
Plan.
 Financial Aid- if eligible, be sure to complete the FASFA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid) www.fafsa.ed.gov Apply for a PIN
www.pin.ed.gov
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Placement Test - Just math – you’re done with your English and Reading.
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Academic Advisement - meet with your ACE Plus Advisor or campus
advisor to discuss your class selection.
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Academic Advisement - Register on my.maricopa
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Student Orientation: Fall or Spring - August