College Prep Guide Spring 2017 by Billings Gazette

COLLEGE PREP GUIDE Spring 2017

Reach Higher Montana Summit Make a Dorm Room Your Own Standardized Test Scores College Scholarships FAFSA Completion Saving for College Gifts for Grads

INSIDE College Saving Suggestions That Won’t Break the Bank

How to Earn a College Scholarship

Searching for Scholarships: Every Dollar Counts

Reach Higher Montana Summit for Youth in Foster Care

Standardized Test Scores May Hold Less Weight Than Before

Practical Gifts for Recent Graduates

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BREAK THE BANK Metro Services

FAFSA: An Important Source for Financial Aid

How to Make a Dorm Room Your Own

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The cost of college tuition concerns parents from all walks of life. While college continues to get more expensive, it remains a worthy investment. In its 2015-16 “College Planning Essentials” report, J.P. Morgan Asset Management dispelled the growing notion that a college education is not

worth the student loan debt many young adults assume to earn their degrees. The report noted that college graduates earn 38 percent more than high school graduates, even after factoring in student loans. The report also noted that the return on investing in college is nearly $1 million more in lifetime earnings. What’s more, a 2013 report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and Workforce projected a shortage of five million college-educated workers by 2020, suggesting that college graduates will be in high demand by the start of the next decade. While such figures highlight the importance of a college education, they may do little to ease parents’ concerns about how to finance that education. While saving enough money for college may seem impossible, parents can take steps to decrease the likelihood that their kids will need to take on substantial loans to support their e duc a tion.

 Start early. The earlier parents start saving for college, the more money their children will have to finance their education. Parents may not realize just how much college tuition is rising compared to other expenses. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, the cumulative percent price change of college tuition between 1983 and 2015 dwarfed the price changes of other expenses. For example, while the cumulative price change of housing rose 143 percent during that period, the cost of college tuition rose 722 percent over the same period. The earlier parents start saving for college, the more they can take advantage of compound interest that many college savings plans offer.  Schedule automatic monthly contributions to college savings accounts. Parents learn to expect the unexpected soon after their children are born. Unforeseen expenses may tempt parents to reduce or skip their monthly college savings account contributions. Reduced or missed contributions can add up over time, however, potentially reducing the totals in your child’s account by a substantial amount. Set up automatic contributions with your bank or portfolio manager so you are not tempted to use the money you set aside each month for college to finance other expenses.  Increase contributions each year. Increasing your annual college savings contributions each year can help the accounts keep pace with the inflation rate of college tuition costs. While you might not match that rate, increasing contributions each year by as little as 5 percent won’t greatly affect your overall budget but can have a considerable impact on college savings. Saving for college can seem like a daunting task. Yet parents of young children can quell their fears about college tuition costs by making a plan now and sticking to it until kids are ready to enroll in a college or university.

FAFSA Courtesy of Reach Higher Montana

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, can sometimes seem like an overwhelming process for students and parents. Its importance, however, makes it a high priority action item on your college to-do list. Best of all, recent changes make the FAFSA simpler and easier to complete. In September 2015, President Obama announced that change to the federal student aid process, along with the opportunity for families to use income information from their “prior-prior year’s” taxes

to complete the FAFSA. “The switch to using taxes from two years prior means that nearly all families will have their taxes completed in time to do the FAFSA,” said Rhonda Safford, statewide coordinator of Reach Higher Montana College Goal. She went on to say the shift in timing better aligns with college application efforts, providing students and families with the ability to tackle both of these tasks at once rather than separately. “This was a big change and we commend Montana schools, counselors and fi nancial aid officers for embracing it and revising their processes to address the new circumstances of

An Important Source for Financial Aid

the FAFSA,” said Safford. “At Reach Higher Montana, we saw fi rsthand that the FAFSA was easier and less stressful for Montana families to complete due to the changes.” For the 2017-18 academic year, the FAFSA will be available October 1, 2017. The FAFSA can be accessed at www.fafsa.ed.gov, and students should avoid sites that charge to complete the FAFSA. Students and parents (if the student is dependent – generally, under the age of 24) will both need to obtain their FSA ID before doing the FAFSA. The FSA ID allows you to “sign” your FAFSA and documents for federal student loans. The

same FSA ID will be used every year that you apply for federal aid or repay federal student loans. Visit https://fsaid.ed.gov to obtain your FSA ID. “Next fall, Reach Higher Montana will be supporting local events to complete the FAFSA,” said Safford. “Keep an eye on our Facebook page and our website to fi nd an event near you.” For more information about the FAFSA, or other postsecondary preparation-related topics, visit ReachHigherMontana.org or call (877) COLG4ME.

About Reach Higher Montana Based in Helena, Reach Higher Montana is the public benefit partnership between Student Assistance Foundation (SAF) and the Montana Higher Education Student Assistance Corporation (MHESAC). The purpose of Reach Higher Montana is to guide, prepare and support Montana students in their efforts to reach their potential through higher education. Reach Higher Montana offers a range of programs that includes outreach and education finance planning.

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How to Earn a College Scholarship Metro Services The cost of a college education continues to rise. The College Board says the average cost of tuition and fees for the 2015-2016 school year was $32,405 at private colleges, $9,410 for state residents at public colleges, and $23,893 for outof-state residents attending public universities. In 2013 and 2014, the average cost of a year’s tuition at a Canadian university was $5,772. The high cost of education compels many students to find ways to finance their education. For many, that means exploring available scholarships. Scholarships come in different forms and are usually offered to stu-

dents as a gift to be put toward college or university costs. Some schools offer scholarships, while other scholarships are sponsored by outside organizations. Students who meet certain requirements may be eligible for scholarships. While academic or athletic skills are the first criteria associated with scholarships, they are not the only avenues by which students can pursue scholarships. Scholarships may be offered to students of certain ethnic groups; children of employees at particular companies; or to students who live in particular states. Local branches of organizations like the Rotary Club or Kiwanis also may give out scholarships. To improve one’s odds

of getting a scholarship, consider the following tips.

Get involved with the community Many scholarship sponsors seek individuals who are committed to volunteerism. Plus, volunteering for various groups puts students in the path of information about scholarships from these organizations.

Use scholarship search engines Those who search for scholarship sponsors should find plenty of results if they peruse scholarship search engines such as Scholarships. com, CollegeBoard.com and FastWeb.com.

Check the local newspaper The coupon section of the Sunday newspaper may feature scholarships, as might the classified section. This is a great resource for finding locally based scholarships.

Use networking contacts Students should ask anyone they know if they are aware of any scholarship opportunities. Students who develop a rapport with guidance counselors or the financial aid department at their prospective colleges or universities may learn about scholarship opportunities that are not highly publicized.

These people may have which they meet the elithe inside track on schol- gibility requirements. arship information. Scholarships can help students offset the rising costs of a college educaApply for all availtion. Those who are willable scholarships ing to put in the research, Now is not the time for time and effort to apstudents to become lazy. ply may find a wealth of Students should apply for scholarship opportunias any scholarships for ties at their disposal.

Looking for scholarships? Use Scholly to ﬁnd scholarships matched to your interests and characteristics, without having to ﬁll out long forms that ask for your personal information. To obtain free access, visit ReachHigherMontana.org.

Reach Higher Montana guides, prepares, and supports students and families in their eﬀorts to attain higher education through oﬃces located in Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell and Missoula.

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Searching for Scholarships: Every Dollar Counts! Courtesy of Reach Higher Montana When it comes to paying for postsecondary education, every dollar counts. As a result, finding and applying for a variety of scholarships is an excellent method of making headway on college-related bills. “Scholarships are free money,” said Katherine Foster, Reach Higher Montana’s advisor in Bozeman. “Yes, you will usually need to write an essay or complete some other type of application, but the money you receive through scholarships does not need to be repaid.” Take some time to visit with your school counselor, and contact the financial aid office at the postsecondary schools you want to attend. (About 90 percent of scholarships are awarded locally and at the schools that students attend.) In addition, Reach Higher Montana is proud to bring Montanans free access to the Scholly app and

website. The app, which was featured on a past episode of “Shark Tank,” uses an adaptive matching engine to link students with scholarships for which they qualify in seconds. To use Scholly sponsored by Reach Higher Montana, go to www.MyScholly.com and use the access code “RHM2017.” Websites like the Montana Career Information System (http:// mtcis.intocareers.org/), FastWeb. com, scholarships.com or Collegeboard.com can also be helpful to find scholarships for which you might qualify. “Remember, scholarships aren’t just available to students with the greatest financial need, although that is a consideration for some awards,” Foster said. “Instead, scholarships are available to students for reasons ranging from academic success, to athletic prowess, to volunteer efforts — in truth, there’s something for everyone.” Identifying some scholarships for which you would like to ap-

ply soon, to allow you time to ask coaches, teachers, and others for letters of recommendation. Plus, by being prepared, you won’t need to rush to complete application forms, write essays (if required), and put your best effort into attaining some money to help pay for school. Pay close attention to deadlines — don’t waste your time preparing applications for scholarships with deadlines that have already passed, and make sure you don’t miss out on scholarships with deadlines that are looming. Many scholarship committees place a great deal of emphasis on the essays that accompany scholarship applications. Keep the following in mind: Grammar and spelling count. (You aren’t texting a friend!) Promote yourself by talking about extra-curricular activities, paid and volunteer jobs and more. Share your personality and creativity through your essay in order to set your application apart

from others. Be enthusiastic about the scholarship for which you are applying and explain how receiving it will help you achieve your goals. Ask for help. Have a teacher, parent or friend edit and critique your application. Follow up. Make sure your application was received, and ask if additional information is required. Once you are notified that you have received a scholarship, accept it in order to assure that funds are reserved for you. Should you decide to attend a different school at which certain scholarships don’t apply, notify the other schools promptly so that they can free up that financial aid for other students in need. Finally, remember to extend your gratitude for the investment in your academic future by sending a thank-you note. Donors enjoy hearing from students and learning how their scholarship

funds are making a difference. Reach Higher Montana is available to provide free assistance with scholarship searches and preparation, in addition to FAFSA completion. To find an outreach office in your area, visit ReachHigherMontana.org, or call (877) COLG4ME (265-4463).

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Reach Higher Montana Summit for Youth in Foster Care Courtesy of Reach Higher Montana Applications for the 2017 Reach Higher Montana Summit for Youth in Foster Care are available at SmartAboutCollege.org with a priority deadline for submission of April 15. This year, the free camp, coordinated by Reach Higher Montana and the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), will take place June 19-22, 2017, at the Montana Tech campus in Butte. Participants will stay in the dorms, attend “classes,” eat in the cafeteria, and experience college life firsthand. In addition to finding out how to search and apply for scholarships, and apply for Education and Training Vouchers (ETVs), par-

ticipants will learn essential career and life skills. Those include how to find and maintain housing, build relationships, obtain employment, and manage money. Another important element of the summit is the opportunity for students to meet other youth in foster care who share many of the same challenges and aspirations for the future. Many times, relationships cultivated at the summit continue well beyond the end of camp. An added benefit to participants who attend the summit is the opportunity to take home a free laptop computer to assist with postsecondary education. In addition, should participants already have a laptop or iPad, or do not anticipate attending college, they can

select a package of applicable tools and resources to help them get a step ahead on life after high school. Travel assistance to help participants get to and from the summit is available, and often ride shares are coordinated in advance to allow all who are interested to participate. Participant applications are available March 1, and will be located at www. ReachHigherMontana.org. In addition, summit organizers are accepting applications from previous summit participants for team leader positions. The deadline for team leader applications is April 30. For more information, contact Rhonda Safford at rsafford@ReachHigherMontana.org or (406) 4221275, ext. 800.

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Money remains a one-sizefits-all gift that can be put to many uses. Invest in a graduate’s future by buying stock in a stable company, contribute to a college savings account or help grads begin paying back their student loans. Practicality can come in handy when buying graduation gifts. The best gifts are often those that graduates can put to good use

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