An Open Letter to Students On behalf of the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute I would like to welcome you to our annual Career Day + College Recruitment Fair. We are glad you are here. Today could be one of the most important days in your life. It all Dr. Juan Andrade Jr. depends on whether or not you do anything with what you will see and hear. Most high school students in America will never get to experience what you will be experiencing today, especially if you are Latino or African American. So please take advantage of this day. Just six years from now, the 28 largest employers in America will require that every employee have a college education. That’s how fast the job market is changing. And that’s how fast job requirements are changing. So plan accordingly. If you haven’t started making your plans for your post-secondary education or training, start doing it now. Remember, getting some kind of education or training is the key to your future. But that doesn’t mean that you have to go to a four-year college and earn a bachelor’s degree. While that would be great, it is just as great for you to earn a degree from a one-year vocational school, or a twoyear technical college, or consider the military. It all depends on what is best for you. You decide. The choice is yours. But choose wisely. It’s one of those choices that you will have to live with the rest of your life. Again, we are glad that you are here, along with the many teachers, counselors, recruiters, and others who care very much about you and your future. We are especially glad they are here too. So enjoy our speakers and presenters. Visit our recruiters. And get as much as you can out of this experience. Be sure to thank someone today for your Career Day + College Recruitment Fair, whether it’s your teacher, counselor, or a friend that encouraged you to come, and our sponsors. Good luck and God bless you.
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• For exceptional admission students, requirements vary • based on category: 1. For a student age 16 or older and currently enrolled in high school without a diploma or GED, an exceptional admission form is required. This form must be signed by a parent or guardian and high school representative. Additionally, qualifying scores in writing and/or reading and/or mathematics on approved assessment instruments are required.
General Admission Procedures for Vocational and Technical Schools All vocational and technical schools will have a specific registration form that is required in order to be considered for admission, and the number and kind of additional documents required may also vary. Students should contact whichever school they may be interested in attending and request an admission form and ask about any deadlines that may apply and any additional documents that may need to be submitted along with the application form. Once the application has been submitted, it is the applicant’s responsibility to promptly report any changes to the information submitted, for example, name, address, starting term, major or area of concentration/specialization. Depending on the category under which the applicant qualifies for admission, some of the additional documents required may include: • For high school graduates, an official copy of high • school transcript • For college or university transfers, an official • transcript from any institution attended • For non-graduates, a copy of GED certificate or • official score report • For individual approval students, an individual • approval form
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2. For a student age 16 or older and a graduate of a home high school, or unaccredited high school, an exceptional admission form signed by a parent or guardian is required. 3. For a student age 16 and no longer attending high school, or age 15 or younger, an exceptional admission form signed by a parent or guardian and a high school representative is required, in addition to qualifying scores in writing, reading, and mathematics. An information session with a school official may also be required. In addition, some programs may require applicants to: • submit scores from a state-approved test • take a placement test or other departmental test admin• istered by the school or provide appropriate documen• tation of a state-issued exemption/waiver • take an assessment test administered by the school’s • Counseling and Testing Office • submit a physical standards statement assessing their • physical capabilities • submit letters of recommendation • or submit other program-specific requirements
Due to delays in international communications, international applicants are encouraged to complete all admission requirements at least 90 days prior to the expected entry date. When the required documents are received and approved, the applicant is issued an acceptance letter and I-20MN.
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International student applicants who do not hold United States citizenship or permanent resident status should request a packet for international admissions. International student applicants should also consult with the Registrar’s Office to identify their student status and to determine the specific documents they may need to provide. The following documentation may be required: • application for admission and student health services form • college entrance testing, depending on major field • of study • immunization records • English translations of all secondary and/or post• secondary transcripts • official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign • Language) score report showing a minimum score of • 550 on a paper exam, or 213 on a computer-base exam • (applies to applicants from countries in which English • is not the primary language) • current affidavit of financial support to indicate • ability to pay fees and reside in the United States while • attending school • valid visa, passport, and I-20 (applies to applicants • already in the U.S.)
International students must adhere strictly to U.S. Immigration and Naturalization laws.
Must Do’s! Adhering to U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Laws
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be enrolled as a full-time student and maintain satisfactory progress in their coursework
2. maintain a I-94 on file in the Registrar’s Office 3. carry medical and hospitalization insurance 4. obtain federal financial aid (except students 4. holding I-151 to I-551 visas) and comply with all 4. school regulations and laws of the United States
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Continuing Education and/or Workforce Development Admission requirement for continuing education and workforce training programs are different from those previously described. Students interested in these programs should contact their school’s Office of Continuing Education and/or Workforce Development for more information.
Student Loans Students must usually be enrolled in and attend a minimum of six (6) credit hours each term to qualify for student loans. Loan funds for students borrowing for the first time are usually not available until 31 days after the first class day, as governed by the federal Department of Education. Students are required to meet all of the terms of the Financial Aid Standards of Academic Progress for every term in which a student loan is disbursed. Students should consult the Financial Aid Office regarding requirements.
Other Types of Assistance Requirements for Receiving Financial Aid Students requesting financial assistance must complete the Federal Assistance for Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Required documentation may include, but is not limited to, applicant’s and spouse, if married, and parents’ tax return for the year requested on the FAFSA, verification of dependency status, verification of citizenship status, and proof of marital status. Students should consult the Financial Aid Office regarding requirements.
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Tips for Vocational and Technical Applicants 1. Submit a Federal Assistance for Student Aid (FAFSA)/Pell Grant application to obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN). 2. Complete an application for financial aid. 3. Complete an application for admission. 4. Obtain a current driver’s license
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Start A Four-Year StartNow! Now! A Four-Year Plan Plan to Prepare to You For College YouPrepare For College 10th Grade • Read as much as you can, but don’t forget to work on • your writing skills. • Watch the news, read the newspaper and keep up with • the local, state, and national news.
9th Grade • Take the most challenging courses. They’re worth it. • Start thinking about your future career. Collect • information and save it. • Talk to people with jobs that interest you. • Talk to your high school counselor about college. • Talk to your parents about saving for college. Talk • to your high school counselor about financial aid, too. • Go to career day and visit college fairs in your area. • Find information on Tech-Prep courses you can earn • college credit for classes you take in high school. • Volunteer for community organizations and • extracurricular activities.
• Keep your grades up. • Keep in contact with your high school counselor let • him/her know about your future plans. • Explore your options for Tech-Prep courses. • Take part in summer enrichment programs and special • workshops that focus on a particular subject, such as • science or math. • Start compiling a resume to keep track of your • involvement in community service projects, include • recent accomplishments and awards.
• Take summer programs that focus on subject areas • of interest, such as science or math. • Make a study plan for your classes and keep your • grades up.
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12th Grade • Review your class schedule with your counselor to • ensure you meet all college-preparatory requirements. • Continue attending different college open houses, • college fairs, and similar events.
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• Check with your high school counselor as well as all • college advisors about scholarship opportunities and • fill out every scholarship application available for • you (see scholarship list below). Scholarships are often • listed on the university website as well.
11th Grade • Ask your high school counselor for information on • colleges and universities. • Expand your extracurricular activities. Ask your • counselor about internship opportunities and available • in your area. • Watch the news, read the newspaper, keep up with • what is happening to student loans, grants, and • scholarships. • Attend college open houses, college fairs, and other • similar events.
• Get a free application for Federal Student Aid • (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov, or by phone at • 1-800-4-FED-AID. • Complete and submit the FAFSA form as soon as • possible after the year of your graduation starts. The • sooner you • submit it, the • better your • chances for • getting a good • financial aid • package.
• Tell your parents about your colleges/university you • are considering. • Request information about admission requirements, • applications, and financial aid information to 10 • schools of your interest online. It’s fast and easy! • Research scholarships available for the 10 schools of • your interest. • Take Advanced Placement (AP), International Bac • calaureate (IB), Dual or Concurrent Credit, and Tech• Prep courses to accumulate college credits. • Take the required SAT I, SAT II, or ACT if you plan • to attend a university.
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• Write to the college you have chosen to let them know • you plan to attend. • See an academic advisor at college or university you • will be attending, then register early. • Finalize college-housing arrangements, if you plan to • live on campus. • Take part in summer orientation programs for • incoming freshman.
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RESOURCES www.fafsa.ed.gov www.kaplan.com www.aessuccess.org/(Financial aid information) www.educacionsuperior.org/ (Informaci贸n en Espa帽ol) www.chci.org/chciyouth/index.htm www.collegeview.com www.maldef.org www.adelantefund.org www.aausports.org www.automotivehalloffame.org www.grandmothersforpeace.org www.beanactuary.org www.gm.com/company/careers/student/stu_scholar.html www.cawg.org www.chicanalatina.org www.youthdevelopment.coca-cola.com/ach_ccs.html www.eliewieselfoundation.org www.executivewomen.org/ScriptContent/scholarships/scholarship.cfm www.gmsp.org www.gfoa.org www.scholarship.hacu.net www.hispanicfund.org www.henaac.org www.hispanicheritageawards.org www.hsf.net www.jackierobinson.org www.spie.org www.linc-usa.org/nr/press_062100.html www.foundation.launidadlatina.org www.lnesc.org www.lulac.org www.hermana.org/programs/scholarship.htm www.migrant.net www.maga.org www.nahj.org www.nationalsculpture.org www.wagingpeace.org www.pflag.org www.poetry.com www.collegeboard.com www.prudential.com www.radcliffe.edu/murray/grants/index.htm www.salef.org www.shpefoundation.org www.spsnational.org www.ual.org/scholarship.htm www.uncf.org/scholarships/index.asp www.cga.edu www.hitachi.org www.usc.edu/student-affairs/MAAA-Web www.xerox.com ** www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org ** www.scholarshiphunter.com ** www.scholarsite.com ** www.YesICan.gov ** www.maldef.org
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RESOURCES Scholarship
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Adelante! – Miller Brewing & UPS Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Fondo Futuro Scholarship
May 31
http://www.adelantefund.org/
April 16
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm
Varies
http://www.fondofuturo.com/ff-application.html
Gates Millennium Scholarship
TBD
http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx/id=426
Hewlett Packard Scholar Program
March 15
http://www.hp.com/scholars/
Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities
New Deadlines Pending March 15 March 1
https://scholarships.hacu.net/applications/applicants/
Hispanic College Fund - MUST (NASA) - Hilton Family Diversity Scholarship - Marriot Scholars - Sallie Mae Fund - ALPFA - Google - Kaiser Permanente College To Caring Program - Pharmacy Scholar Program - Lockheed Martin - Sodexho - Manuel Candamo Memorial Scholarship Program - Ford Mi Fuerza Program - Denny's Scholarship Program - MasterCard Scholarship Program Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) - Ford Motor Company - General Motors - IDT Hope High School Scholarship Program (New York) - Toyota High School Scholarship (Select Universities) Jackie Robinson Foundation LULAC National Scholarship Fund National Association of Hispanic Journalists The Sallie Mae Fund - First in My Family - Unmet Need Salvadoran American Leadership & Education Fund (California) La Unidad Latina Foundation Veterans of Foreign Wars - Voice of Democracy Scholarship Xerox
http://www.hispanicfund.org/scholarships.php
April 15
May 15
March 15
http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx/id=426
TBD
TBD March 31 March 31
http://www.jackierobinson.org/apply/index.php http://www.lnesc.org/
March 31
http://www.nahj.org/educationalprograms/currentscholarships.shml http://www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship/index.html
April 15 May 31 June 30th
http://www.salef.org/
Feb.15 & Oct. 15 November 1
http://foundation.launidadlatina.org/Apply.htm http://www.vfw.org (Programs Menu)
September 30
http://www.xerox.com (Click Careers link)
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