So….what’s the next step after high school?
FAFSA --- ***IMPORTANT
Definition: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form that can be
prepared annually by current and prospective college students in the United
States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.
https://fafsa.ed.gov
Federal deadline - June 30, 2015
State deadline (MO resident) – April 1, 2014 by midnight, Central Time.
College Deadline
Check with the college(s) you are interested in attending. You may also want to
ask your college about its definition of an application deadline - whether it is the
date the college receives your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed.
***Must have Federal taxes done before April 15***
***Must have Missouri state taxes done before
Slide just on loans?
Grants vs Scholarships
• Grants and scholarships are free money that doesn’t
have to be repaid
• Grants are often need-based
• Scholarships are usually meritbased.
• Can come from a variety of places
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Federal Government
State Government
College or Career school
A private or nonprofit organization
• Grants may have to be repaid if student withdraws
from school before finishing a semester.
Grants
• Federal Grants
– Usually awarded only to undergraduate students.
– The amount of aid received depends on financial need, the cost of
attendance at the school, full-time or part-time student, and more
– Max amount for 2014-2015 is $5,730
• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant s
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A grant for undergraduate students with exceptional financial need
Given to students by the financial aid office at each participating schools
Campus-based aid so not all schools participate
Can receive between $100 and $4,000 a year
Grants
• Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants
– May qualify if a parent or guardian died as a result of
military service in Iraq or Afghanistan
– Were not eligible for a Federal Pell Grant based income
– Max same as Pell Grant $5,730.
• More information on Grants
– https://studentaid.ed.gov/types#school-aid
Universities/Colleges
Accepting A+
Universities/ Colleges Not
Accepting A+
 Avila
 Missouri Western State
University
 William Jewell College
 Metropolitan Community
College
 Johnson County
Community College
 Missouri State University
 Northwest Missouri State
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UMKC
Graceland
UCM
MU
University of Missouri – Kansas City (UMKC) BSN - 4 year
http://www.umkc.edu/admissions/ -- link for admission to university
http://sonhs.umkc.edu -- link for nursing school
Public Institution
Cost for MO resident:
• Estimated Semester Total: $4,738.13
Housing: 4-Person Double Suite $6,422
15 meals per week/$250 flex cash $9,468 12 meals per week/$350 flex cash $9,337 360 Block Meals per year/
$350 flex cash $9,451 320 Block Meals per year/ $400 flex cash $9451 280 Block Meals per year/ $600 flex cash
$9,685
**Keep in mind Tuition + Housing = Estimated $11,160 semester total
Contact
• UMKC School of Nursing & Health Studies Health Sciences Building 2464 Charlotte Kansas City, MO 64108
Phone: 816-235-1700
• Financial Aid Phone Number: 816-235-1154
Scholarships
Metro Kansas City, MO High School Award
Chancellor's Scholar Award
Bright Flight
Deadline to apply for Nursing Program
January 30, 2015
January 30, 2016
January 30, 20…
Transportation ideas:
Metro
Shuttle bus (from Volker to hospital hil)
Own vehicle
UMKC has two different campuses.
(4 year plan) - BSN
1st year: classes will be on main campus
2nd year: classes will be on hospital hill downtown
3rd: classes will be on hospital hill downtown
4th: classes will be on hospital hill downtown
(5 year plan) - BSN
1st year: classes will be on main campus
2nd year: classes will be on main campus/hospital hill downtown
3rd: classes will be on hospital hill downtown
4th: classes will be on hospital hill downtown
Graceland University – Independence, MO
2 year RN -> BSN
http://www.graceland.edu/admissions/index.cfm
http://www.graceland.edu/nursing/traditional-bsn-to-rn-program.cfm
Public Institution: 2 campuses – Nursing in Indepedence, MO; Main campus- Lamoni, IA
Cost:
Full-time Student Tuition (Semester hours 10-18) $12.285.00
No housing for Nursing School
Contact:
Lamoni Campus | 1 University Place | Lamoni, IA 50140 | 641-784-5000
Independence Campus | 1401 W. Truman Road | Independence, MO 64050 | 816-833-0524
Think Financial Aid, Grants, Scholarships!!!
http://www.graceland.edu/financial-aid/index.cfm
Deadline to apply for Nursing School: could not find on website
Must attend a 2 year community college then can apply for program
Transportation: Own vehicle
University of Central Missouri School of Nursing (UCM)
4 year→ BSN
https://www.ucmo.edu/nursing/
http://www.ucmo.edu/undergrad/
Public institution
On-Campus Tuition (Cost)
For Missouri Resident: $213.15 per credit hour
Two semesters of courses are offered at UCM - Lee's Summit (off Chipman Road-Summit
Technology) with clinical practice at Children's Mercy Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center, St.
Luke's Medical Center and North Kansas City Hospital
UCM scholarships
www.ucmo.edu/foundation/scholarships/IncomingFreshmenStudentScholarships.cfm/
Deadline March 1st
Housing
*First year and second year must live on campus
*first year and second year must purchase meal plan
-Residence Hall (Dorms)- double room-$5,034/year ; single room-$6,234/year
-Apartments available-price varies among the number of rooms $679/month for 1 bath/1
bedroom; 2 bedroom, 2 bath-$836/month
Deadline to apply to UCM nursing program-January 1st for fall admission and July 1st for
spring admission; $45 application fee
Student Financial Aid: 660-543-8266
UCM Nursing Department: 660-543-4775
School (2 year) – LPN (Associate’s)
-How to apply: (link)
-Scholarships
-Financial Aid (phone number)
-Housing
-Cost (Private or Public)
-Phone Number of specific program
-Deadline to apply
-Transportation
-If school is UMKC or UCM, hit on having to take
pre reg at main campus 1st year, different campus
in the program
Metropolitan Community College (Penn Valley)
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www.mcckc.edu
Accredited Public Institution
Takes A+
Scholarships
http://mcckc.edu/getstarted/fin_aid/scholarships/scholarships.asp
Dual Admission and transfer opportunities http://mcckc.edu/transfers
Compass Test Prior to admission to college
Teas Test Prior to acceptance to nursing programs
May live at home, in campus apartments, or off campus
Costs per credit hr
– In-district
$95
– Out-of-district
$175
– Out-of-state
$229
Metropolitan Community College (Penn Valley)
• Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
– For enrollment into the spring semester -applications are accepted
during the first two weeks of September.
– For enrollment into the fall semester - applications are accepted
during the first two weeks of March
– 53.5-59.5 credits with one year of specific course work prior to
program admission/acceptance
• Total Program Costs
– In-district
– Out-of-district
– International / Out-of-state
$12,495
$ 16,732
$19,595
Metropolitan Community College (Penn Valley)
• Professional Nursing (RN)
– Application period: For fall semester, the second Wednesday in
January through the fourth Wednesday in January. For spring,
the first Wednesday in August through the third Wednesday in
August.
– 71-77 credits Approx 3 years to completion
– Same classes as the LPN with the addition of more general
courses
• Total Program Costs
– In-district
– Out-of-district
– Out-of-state / international
$15,293
$20,893
$24,673
Johnson County Community College (JCCC)
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www.jccc.edu
Accredited Public Institution
Scholarships http://www.jccc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/index.html
Nursing Specific Scholarships
http://www.jccc.edu/financialaid/scholarships/institutionalscholarships/nursing/index.html
• Dual enrolment and transfer options
http://www.jccc.edu/counseling/transfer-program-guides.html
• May live at home or off campus
• Cost Per Credit Hour
– $ 88 per credit hour for Johnson County residents
– $ 103 per credit hour for other Kansas county residents
– $ 206 per credit hour for out-of-state and *visa holders
Johnson County Community College (JCCC)
• Licensed Practical Nurse LPN
– Day program 10 months
– Evening/Weekend program 19 months
– Health Education Systems, Inc. Assessment Exam prior to
admission
– 16 credits of pre-course work and 48 credits of total course
work
– LPN Application for evening/weekend classes - The deadline for
applying for the spring 2015 semester is October 15.
– LPN Application for day classes – The deadline for applying for
the fall 2015 semester was March 15th
– JCCC Application You'll also need to follow the application and
enrollment steps for JCCC.
Johnson County Community College (JCCC)
• Books and Additional Fees for LPN Program
– First Semester
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Johnson County Residents: $1,584
Kansas Resident: $1,854
Out-of-State Resident: $3,708
Standard Testing Fee: $185 (over two years)
– Second Semester
• Johnson County Residents: $1,408
• Kansas Resident: $1,648
• Out-of-State Resident: $3,296
– Additional books and fees $1,000-1,500
Johnson County Community College (JCCC)
• Professional Nurse RN
– RN Application - The deadline for applying for the fall 2015
semester was January 15th.
– 16 credits of pre-course work and 72-75 credits of total course
work
– ACT Required
– Health Education Systems, Inc. Assessment Exam prior to
admission
Rockhurst University-Research College of Nursing
4 year→BSN
http://researchcollege.edu/
Private, Jesuit (Catholic Tradition)
Must be full-time in nursing program
Students of the BSN program are enrolled at Rockhurst University and Research College of Nursing ; travel off campus for clinicals
(Research Medical Center)
Rockhurst will accept up to 64 credit hours from two-year junior or community colleges
Housing-Traditional aged nursing students who are not commuting from home are expected to live on the Rockhurst campus through
their sophomore year
- to remain in housing, students must be currently registered and attending class or pre-registered for classes for the next term.
-2 bedroom townhouses-$670 each for 2 students/month (estimated) & $335 each for 4 students/month (estimated)
-1 bedroom apartments- $670/month
Costs-Tuition
-Tuition for day classes per credit hour (1-11) $1020.00
- Tuition for evening classes per credit hour(1-11) $510.00
-Tuition per credit hour for undergraduate hours over 18- $1020.00
-Clinical Fee (per clinical credit hour) $50.00
Scholarships
http://www.rockhurst.edu/admissions/scholarships-financial-aid/undergraduate-students/first-time-freshmen-scholarship/
Research College of Nursing Application Deadline- Priority is given to those received by Dec. 1 for the following fall's freshman
class
Research School of Nursing-816-995-2800
Financial Aid Number: (816) 995-2832
Graduation Preparation for High School Students
To-Do List Fall 2014/Spring 15 for Juniors and Seniors
September/October 2014
•Think about where you want to go to school
• Do your own research on the institution you choose. Write down questions.
•Keep your grades up! Colleges look at your last year of high school.
•Schedule tours.
•Set up an appointment with your academic counselor if your GPA is low.
•Look for ACT dates.
•Start looking and applying for scholarships! Must scholarships are due in late January, February, and early
•Write down deadlines!
November 2014
•Network!!
•Get involved!. Write down your involvement you can put it on a resume.
•Create a resume. Write down organizations in school and in the community your involved in, write down certifications
you earn, write down where you work,
•Find someone to shadow in your field of interest. Choose volunteer opportunities in that field to see what your career
includes.
December 2014
•Work on filling out scholarships in your spare time.
•Take the ACT offered!
•Start filling out college applications.
January 2015
•REMIND YOUR PARENTS THEY WILL NEED TO FILL OUT FAFSA.. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE!!!! FAFSA IS DUE
MARCH 1ST!!
•Scholarship deadlines!
•Take the ACT offered!
•Scholarship hunt!
•Follow up on applications you have submitted
•Request your guidance counselor to send transcripts and other documents the college may request.
February 2015
•Sit down with financial advisors at the college you applied to discuss financial aid packages
•Scholarship deadlines!
•Take ACT offered
March 2015
•FAFSA DEADLINE MARCH 1ST!
•Scholarship deadlines!
•Watch in the mail for acceptance letters from colleges you applied to
•Take the ACT offered
•Take a campus tour of the college-meet with academic advisor who will discuss what you may be interested in
April 2015
•Watch for financial aid rewards to mailed or electronically sent
•Watch for acceptance letters from colleges
•LAST TIME TO TAKE THE ACT
•Complete enrollment paperwork for the college
•Take a campus tour of the college
May 2015
•Notify colleges by May 1st if you have been accepted and choose not to attend
•Send out official transcript to college
•Meet with academic advisor and financial advisor of the college to discuss any changes, additions, and course of plan for the fall!
•STILL APPLY for scholarships!
•Great time to do some jobshadowing!
Questions?