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Page Number Topic 1 Graduation Requirements 2 Pre-College Checklist 3 Important Dates -PASOS, NACAC 4 Important Dates -College Night, Financial Aid 5 SAT Test Dates and Information 6 ACT Test Dates and Information 7 SAT/ACT Comparisons 8 SAT Test Prep/Bigfuture 9 Bright Futures Requirements 10 Community Service for Bright Futures 11-12 Hi-Tec Centers 13-14 HCC Senior Timeline 15 Financial Aid Checklist 16 Application Checklist 17-18 Scholarship Quick Reference Guide 19 Scam Alerts & Financial Aid Info 20 Helpful Websites 21 State University System Map 22 Private Colleges & University System Map

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS TH STUDENTS ENTERING 9 GRADE IN THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

24 CREDIT PROGRAM 18 CREDIT COLLEGE PREP 18 CREDIT CAREER PREP English 4 required 4 required 4 required English I, II, III, IV English I, II, III, IV English I, II, III, IV Mathematics 4 required 4 required 4 required including 1Algebra I or its equivalent including 1Algebra I or its equivalent or a including 1Algebra I or its equivalent and Geometry higher level math course and Geometry and Geometry Science 3 required 3 required 3 required two must have a laboratory component two must have a laboratory component two must have a laboratory component Social Studies 3 required 3 required 3 required World History, 2United States History, World History, 2United States History, World History, 2United States History, United States Government (.50) and United States Government (.50) and United States Government (.50) and Economics (.50) Economics (.50) Economics (.50) Fine Arts 1 required  Not required Not required in Fine or Performing Arts, Speech and Debate, or an approved Practical Arts course Physical 1 required  Not required Not required Education HOPE Reading .50 credit required Not required Not required World Language Not required for graduation, but at 2 required Not required least 2 credits in the same language in the same language or demonstrate are required for admission into four proficiency in a second language year colleges and universities Electives 7.50 required  2 required  4 required  3 in one career/technical program and 1 elective, or 3 credits in one career/technical dual enrollment program and 1 elective, or 4 credits in career/technical courses (3 must be in one sequential career and technical program) Minimum 24 credits 18 credits 18 credits Graduation Credit At least 6 of the 18 credits must be Requirement Honors, Dual Enrollment, AP, IB or AICE. Assessment Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Passing score on Grade 10 FCAT 2.0 Reading, (or concordant ACT or SAT Reading, or concordant ACT or SAT Reading, or concordant ACT or SAT score) and Writing score score GPA 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (unweighted) Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.5 in the Cumulative weighted GPA of 3.0 in the courses required for the college prep courses required for the career prep program and earn at least a (B) in each program and earn at least a (C) in each of the 18 required credits of the 18 required credits Bonus Points .04 Points per .50 honors credit (final grade must be C or above) .08 Points for Dual Enrollment and AP per .50 credit (final grade must be C or above) 1Algebra I End of Course (EOC) Exam - 30% of student’s final grade 2United States History End of Course (EOC) Exam – 30% of student’s final grade  Elective credit details for Bright Futures Scholarships, go to www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org.  Two credits of JROTC can substitute for HOPE and Performing Fine Arts. Special Note: All courses earned toward the three-year, 18-credit college preparatory program must satisfy admission requirements for the State University System (SUS). To determine which courses meet SUS admission requirements, please use the Comprehensive Course Table.

October Before Senior Year Attend a College Night Ensure you take the appropriate college prep Pasos al Futuro - Attend a College and courses Financial Aid Meeting (Spanish Only) Visit college campuses Send college applications off by the end of Research and attend college summer the month sessions for high school students Apply for Hillsborough Education Ensure you practice for the SAT/ACT Foundation scholarships Develop and research some ideas of what Apply for scholarships (Discover, etc.) you might want to study in college Visit Colleges Log on and search scholarships through search engines November Attend high school meetings on college. November 23 – Strides for Scholarships Summer Before Senior Year Walk

Start college applications online December Start application essays Visit college campuses Must submit all 4-year college applications Research and attend college summer Apply for Bright Futures @ sessions for high school students floridastudentfinancialaid.org Search and organize scholarship options Apply for Hillsborough Education Foundation Scholarship before the deadline. Senior Year Gather Tax information for Financial Aid (FAFSA) application August Attend a Financial Aid Meeting

Sign up for SAT/ACT Fall testing January Sign up for SAT/ACT Prep courses Attend High School College Meetings Attend a Financial Aid Meeting Organize scholarships opportunities Apply for Scholarships (Southern Housing, Establish contacts at colleges. (professors, Workforce Alliance, etc.) staff, or alumni) Apply for Financial Aid (FASFA) Gather application information. Gather at least three letters of February/March recommendations. Finalize college application Essays Attend NACAC College Fair at the Finalize college applications Convention Center Some colleges will send out acceptance September letters Apply for housing Finish Application materials Last chance to apply to some 4-year Check Edsby at least once a month universities Apply for scholarships Apply for scholarships Apply to scholarships (Coca Cola, Wendy’s High School Heisman, etc.) April Attend Senior Meetings at your school Schedule college orientation sessions Check up on your financial aid packages Apply for scholarships

May

Commit to attend a college Attend orientation session Pay deposits and schedule courses

2 PASOS AL FUTURO PROGRAMA PRESENTADO EN ESPAÑOL AT 6:30 PM Other Important Dates

October 1, 2013 November 12, 2013 Alonso High School Plant City High School 8302 Montague Street One Raider Place Tampa, Florida 33635 Plant City, Florida 33563

October 8, 2013 November 14, 2013 Performing and Visual Arts College Fair Hillsborough High School Tampa Bay Tech High School Sponsored by NACAC 5000 Central Avenue 6410 Orient Road September 30, 2013 Tampa, Florida 33603 Tampa, Florida 33610 7:00 - 9:00 PM Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County October 10, 2013 November 19, 2013 Convention Center East Bay High School Spoto High School 7710 Old Big Bend Road 8538 Eagle Palm Drive Gibsonton, Florida 33534 Riverview, Florida 33578

October 15, 2013 March 6, 2014 Gaither High School Lennard High School 16200 N. Dale Mabry Hwy 2002 E. Shell Point Rd National College Fair Tampa, Florida 33618 Ruskin, Florida 33570 Sponsored by NACAC

October 22, 2013 February 23, 2014 March 20, 2014 12:00-3:00 pm Jefferson High School Strawberry Crest High School Tampa Convention Center 4401 Cypress Street 4691 Gallagher Road Tampa, Florida 33607 Dover, Florida 33527

October 29, 2013 March 22, 2014 Lennard High School (Saturday 9:30 am) 2002 E. Shell Point Rd Wharton High School Ruskin, Florida 33570 20150 Bruce B. Downs Tampa, Florida 33647 November 7, 2013 Leto High School 4409 W. Sligh Avenue Tampa, Florida 33614

All sessions will be held in the school auditorium with the exception of the Saturday Pasos at Wharton which will be held in the Cafeteria.

COLLEGE NIGHTS DISTRICT COLLEGE AND CAREER 6:00 PM FINANCIAL AID MEETINGS 6:00-8:00 PM Auditorium

Monday, September 23, 2013 December 3, 2013 January 16, 2014 Plant City High School Jefferson High School Sickles High School One Raider Place 4401 Cypress Street 7950 Gunn Highway Plant City, Florida 33563 Tampa, Florida 33607 Tampa, Florida 33626 (813) 631-4742 December 5, 2013 January 23, 2014 Freedom High School Gaither High School 17410 Commerce Park Blvd 16200 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Tampa, Florida 33647 Tampa, Florida 33618 Plant High School 2415 S. Himes Avenue December 10, 2013 January 28, 2014 Tampa, Florida 33629 Alonso High School Riverview High School (813) 272-3033 8302 Montague Street 11311 Boyette Rd Tampa, Florida 33635 Riverview, Florida 33569

Wednesday, September 25, 2013 January 30, 2014 Chamberlain High School January 14, 2014 Brandon High School Hillsborough High School 9401 N. Boulevard 1101 Victoria Street 5000 Central Avenue Tampa, Florida 33612 Brandon, Florida 33510 Tampa, Florida 33603 (813) 975-7677

Thursday, September 26, 2013 Brandon High School 1101 Victoria Street Brandon, Florida 33510 All sessions will be held in the school auditorium. Find out (813) 744-8120 information on how to complete the * FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) as well as other financial aid opportunities.

4 Division of Instructional Support

Department of Guidance Services For College 1290: Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) Admissions/Scholarships (Critical Reading/Math) 1170: Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) SAT REGISTRATION (Critical Reading/Math) Online: www.collegeboard.org 440: Critical Reading 440: Math: Florida Gold Seal Phone: 1-866-756-7346 Vocational Scholars Award (GSV) Cost: $51.00 Additional $27.50 for late registration Free or reduced lunch students are eligible for fee waivers

TEST DATES & LOCATIONS Visit your Guidance Dept. for information October 5 : (Registration Deadline (9/06/13) Alonso Hillsborough Robinson Armwood Lennard Sickles Bloomingdale Leto Strawberry Crest ACT/SAT Brandon Middleton Tampa Bay Tech High School Durant Plant USF TEST CODE SCHOOL Codes East Bay Plant City Wharton Freedom Riverview (CEEB) November 2: (Registration Deadline 10/03/13) Alonso East Bay Plant Alonso 10-696 101714 Armwood Freedom Robinson Armwood 10-610 101596 Blake Hillsborough Steinbrenner Blake 10-653 101750 Bloomingdale Jefferson Tampa Bay Tech Brandon Lennard USF Bloomingdale 10-706 101778 Chamberlain Middleton Wharton Brandon 10-140 100150 Durant Chamberlain 10-660 101692 December 7: (Registration Deadline 11/08/13) Alonso Freedom Plant Durant 10-561 101423 Armwood Gaither Plant City East Bay 10-269 101880 Blake Hillsborough Riverview Freedom 10-659 101771 Bloomingdale King Robinson Brandon Lennard Sickles Gaither 10-663 101738 Chamberlain Leto Tampa Bay Tech Hillsborough 10-668 101705 Durant Middleton Wharton Jefferson 10-671 101710 East Bay Newsome January 25: (Registration Deadline 12/27/13) King 10-666 101717 Alonso East Bay Plant Liberty Middle 10-698 NA Armwood Freedom Plant City Lennard 10-695 102061 Blake Gaither Robinson Bloomingdale Hillsborough Sickles Leto 10-672 101718 Brandon Lennard USF Chamberlain Leto Wharton Middleton 10-988 101765 Durant Newsome Newsome 10-699 100957 March 08: (Registration Deadline 2/07/14) Plant 10-670 101700 Alonso Freedom Newsome Blake Hillsborough Plant Plant City 10-560 101420 Bloomingdale Jefferson Plant City Riverview 10-581 101528 Brandon Lennard Robinson Robinson 10-675 101728 Chamberlain Leto Tampa Bay Tech Durant Middleton USF Sickles 10-667 101752 East Bay Spoto 10-693 102059 May 03: (Registration Deadline 4/04/14) Steinbrenner 10-236 102192 Alonso Hillsborough Robinson Strawberry Crest 10-647 102193 Armwood King Sickles Blake Lennard Spoto Tampa Bay Tech 10-679 101732 Bloomingdale Leto Steinbrenner Wharton 10-673 101751 Brandon Middleton Strawberry Crest HCC-Dale Mabry 10-664 Chamberlain Newsome Tampa Bay Tech Durant Plant Wharton HCC SouthShore 10-676 East Bay Plant City USF 10-685 Freedom Riverview June 7: (Registration Deadline 5/09/14) Alonso East Bay Riverview Armwood Freedom Robinson Blake Hillsborough Spoto Bloomingdale Lennard Tampa Bay Tech Brandon Middleton USF Chamberlain Plant Wharton Durant Plant City

5 Division of Instructional Support Department of Guidance Services For College Admissions/Scholarships

29: Florida Academic Scholars Award (FAS) ACT REGISTRATION 26: Florida Medallion Scholars Award (FMS) Online: www.actstudent.org Phone: 1-319-337-1270 17: Eng/17 Read/18 Math/19: Florida Gold Seal Cost: $36.50 No Writing Vocational Scholars Award (GSV) $52.50 Plus Writing

Additional $22.00 for late registration Free or reduced lunch students are eligible for fee waivers Visit your Guidance Dept. for information TEST DATES/LOCATIONS September 21: (Registration Deadline 8/23/13) Alonso Hillsborough Riverview Armwood HCC-SS Robinson ACT/SAT Brandon Newsome USF Durant Plant Wharton High School SCHOOL TEST CODE Codes Freedom October 26: (Registration Deadline 9/27/13) (CEEB) Armwood Hillsborough Plant City Alonso 212060 101714 Blake Jefferson Riverview Bloomingdale King Robinson Armwood 208290 101596 Brandon Lennard Sickles Blake 207010 101750 Chamberlain Leto Spoto Bloomingdale 164980 101778 Durant Middleton Tampa Bay Tech Freedom Newsome USF Brandon 196770 100150 Gaither Hillsborough Wharton Chamberlain 186500 101692 HCC-SS Plant Durant 207190 101423 December 14: (Registration Deadline 11/08/13) Alonso HCC-SS Riverview East Bay 207290 101880 Armwood Hillsborough Robinson Freedom 213170 101771 Blake Lennard Spoto Gaither 154740 101738 Brandon Leto Steinbrenner Chamberlain Middleton Strawberry Crest Hillsborough 206490 101705 Durant Newsome Tampa Bay Tech Jefferson 207560 101710 East Bay Plant King 207300 101717 Freedom Plant City February 08: (Registration Deadline 1/10/14) Liberty Middle NA NA Alonso Freedom Plant City Lennard 233630 102061 Armwood HCC-SS Robinson Leto 207040 101718 Blake Hillsborough Sickles Bloomingdale Lennard Tampa Bay Tech Middleton 213490 101765 Brandon Newsome USF Newsome 218890 100957 Chamberlain Plant Wharton Durant Plant 197470 101700 April 12: (Registration Deadline 3/07/14) Plant City 209110 101420 Alonso Hillsborough Plant City Riverview 206950 101528 Armwood Jefferson Riverview Blake Lennard Robinson Robinson 201400 101728 Bloomingdale Leto Steinbrenner Sickles 206820 101752 Brandon Middleton Strawberry Crest Spoto 228480 102059 Durant Newsome Tampa Bay Tech Freedom Plant USF Steinbrenner 232770 102192 HCC-SS Strawberry Crest 231080 102193 June 14: (Registration Deadline 5/09/14) Tampa Bay Tech 206920 101732 Alonso Freedom Spoto Armwood HCC-SS Tampa Bay Tech Wharton 207980 101751 Blake Hillsborough USF HCC-Dale Mabry 063940 Brandon Lennard HCC SouthShore 228430 Chamberlain Middleton Durant Plant USF 007610 Sunday Test Dates Brandon High School Only 10/27/13, 12/15/13, 4/13/14, 6/15/14 6

Division of Instructional Programs Department of Guidance Services

SAT/ACT COMPARISONS SAT ACT Cost: $51.00 (per test) includes writing Cost: $36.50 (per test) test, additional $27.50 for late registration $52.50 Plus Writing $22.00 for late reg. General Information General Information Non-multiple choice questions Entirely multiple choice included Guessing penalty No guessing penalty Questions go from easy to hard in Easy & hard questions mixed most sections within sections Measures academic achievement Measures academic in Critical Reading, Mathematics achievement in English, and Writing Reading, Science (plus optional Testing Time Approximately 3 writing test) hours & 45 minutes Testing Time Approximately 3 hours (3 hours & 45 minutes including writing test) Test Contents Test Contents CRITICAL READING ENGLISH Critical Reading Usage/Mechanics (Punctuation, Sentence Level Reading Grammar & Sentence Structure) Rhetorical Skills (Strategy, & Style)

MATHEMATICS MATHEMATICS Number & Operations Pre-Algebra, Elementary Algebra, Algebra I, II, & Functions Intermediate Algebra, Geometry Geometry (Coordinate &Plane), Statistics, Probability & Data Analysis Trigonometry

WRITING READING Multiple Choice Grammar Humanities, Natural Science, Usage Prose Fiction, Social Studies SCIENCE Includes Biology, Chemistry, Physics, & Earth/Space sciences WRITING (optional) A student’s scores on the Writing Test have no effect on the score of any ACT Assessment Test or the Composite. Writing Skills Scoring Scoring Critical Reading 200 – 800 English 1 – 36 Mathematics 200 – 800 Mathematics 1 – 36 Writing 200 – 800 Reading 1 – 36 Maximum Score 2400 Science 1 – 36 Maximum Score 1 – 36 Writing (Optional): Two scores reported Combined English/Writing Score 1 – 36 Writing test subscore 2 - 12

Prepare for the SAT

HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE OFFICIAL SAT ONLINE COURSE

1. Go to: collegeboard.com/satonlinecourseschool

2. In the “Students” box, click on “Register Now.” In the “School Code” box on the right, enter your high school CEEB code.

3. Use your collegeboard.org login to sign in or create a new account.

Plan for College

https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

8 Bright Futures Scholarship Requirements for 2014 Graduates The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program’s purpose is to reward students for their academic achievements during high school by providing funding to attend postsecondary education in Florida.

Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) and Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) Awards

Requirements include the following:

• 16 credits of college preparatory academic courses - 4 English (3 with substantial writing) - 4 Mathematics (Algebra 1 level and above) - 3 Natural Science (2 with substantial lab) - 3 Social Science - 2 World language (sequential, in the same language)

• FAS 3.5 weighted GPA in the above courses, 100 community service hours, and a best composite score of 1280 on the SAT (based on combined Critical Reading and Math sections only) or 28 on the ACT (excluding the writing section) to be a Florida Academic Scholar

• FMS 3.0 weighted GPA in the above courses, 75 community service hours, and a minimum score of 1020 on the SAT (based on combined Critical Reading and Math sections only) or 22 on the ACT (excluding the writing section) to be a Florida Medallion Scholar

Up to 2 additional credits from courses in the academic areas listed above from the student’s high school transcript may be used to raise their Bright Futures GPA.

Test Score Requirements for Bright Futures

Academic Scholar Medallion Scholar

YEAR SAT ACT SAT ACT 2014 1290 29 1170 26

Gold Seal Vocational Scholars (GSV) Award

Requirements include the following:

• 16 core credits required for high school graduation - 4 English - 4 Mathematics (including Algebra 1) - 3 Natural Science - 3 Social Science (U.S. History, World History, U.S. Government, and Economics) - 1 Fine OR identified Practical Art; OR .5 credit in each - 1 Physical Education (to include integration of health)

• 3.0 weighted GPA in the core credits required for graduation*

• A minimum of 3 career and technical education credits in 1 vocational program taken over at least 2 academic years with an unweighted 3.5 GPA in those courses

• Test Scores – Students must earn the minimum score listed below on each section of the PERT, SAT, or ACT (test sections cannot be combined)

- PERT: Reading 104/Writing 99/Math 113 - SAT: Reading 440/Math 440 (Information at http://www.collegeboard.org) - ACT: English 17/Reading 18/Math 19 (Information at http://www.act.org)

• 30 community service hours

* College or career preparatory diplomas may be used to qualify for GSV, with appropriate career and technical education electives.

 Community Service hours must be completed and submitted to the high school by the school’s graduation date. No exceptions.

For other ways to qualify for Bright Futures and for more information, visit http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/ssfad/bf/. For other financial aid information, visit the Office of Student Financial Assistance at http:/www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org.

Community Service Florida Academic Scholars Award, Florida Medallion Award, Gold Seal Vocational Award Bright Futures

To access an award through the Bright Futures Program, a student must complete a program of community service work, as approved by the school, which will require the student to identify a social problem that interests him or her, develop a plan for his or her personal involvement in addressing the problem, and through papers or other presentations, evaluate and reflect upon his or her experience. (Florida Statute 1009.534)

Community Service is defined as identifying and addressing a social issue in the community. This requires students to look beyond themselves and reach out to an issue faced by our society today (i.e. poverty, abuse, elderly citizen, homelessness). These hours will meet the requirement for the Florida Bright Futures Award Program.

Volunteer Service is defined as assisting where needed and does not necessarily address a social issue. Although these hours are not recorded on the transcript, students can keep a log of these activities for use when applying for college, job applications, awards and scholarships other than Bright Futures.

Florida Academic Scholars - 100 hours of community service Florida Medallion Scholars - 75 hours of community service Florida Gold Seal Vocational - 30 hours of community service

 Students must complete a Community Service Proposal Form and submit it for approval to the Community Service Designee at the school site prior to beginning the service.  Students must reflect on their experience using the designated form at the conclusion of the project.  Students should keep copies of all documentation that is submitted to the schools. th  Projects done during the summer before beginning 9 grade will be considered if a proposal is submitted and approved by the high school the student plans to attend.  Students must perform the service during non-school hours.  Fundraising may count as community service if all funds raised are donated to address a social issue in the community.  Service-Learning projects may count as community service if preapproved by the Community Service Designee.  All community service hour documentation MUST be submitted by the school’s graduation date. Any community service hours submitted after the graduation date even if earned prior to graduation will not be accepted. No Exceptions.

Hours That Are Not Acceptable  Family related activities.  Hours that are compensated either financially or with some other material benefit.  Court mandated community service.  Service for the sole benefit of a religious house of worship and/or its congregation.  Service for promoting a political candidate.  Co-curricular activities that are course requirements.  An activity where there is no leader or responsible adult on site to evaluate and confirm student performance.  Donations (ex. blood, Locks of Love)  Hours submitted after graduation.

10 HILLSBOROUGH TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTERS WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR ADULTS LENGTH OF STUDY ALTC BTC ETC LTC AGRIBUSINESS Landscape Management 10 months l HiTEC.mysdhc.org Veterinary Assisting 8 months l 813-231-1907 BUSINESS & MARKETING MANAGEMENT Accounting Operations 9-10 months l l Administrative Office Specialist 11-12 months l Industrial Distribution and Logistics 9 months l Mgmt. APARICIO-LEVY Interior Decorating Services 12 months l (ALTC) Medical Administrative Specialist 12 months l goaltc.com MultiMedia Design 8 months l Nonprofit Marketing 3-4 months l BREWSTER EARLY CHILDHOOD (BTC) Early Childhood Education 6 months l brewster.edu Early Childhood Education Evening-10 months l Pre-School Teacher Child Care Center Operations 7 weeks l ERWIN HEALTH SCIENCE (ETC) BioMedical Technician 11 months l erwin.edu Dental Assisting Technology & Mgmt. 12 months l Electroneurodiagnostic Technology 12 months l (END) LEAREY Emergency Medical Technician-ATD Day-4 months l (LTC) Evening-6 months learey.edu Massage Therapy 9 months l Medical Assisting 15 months l Medical Clinical Laboratory Technician 15 months l -ATD Medical Coder/Biller-ATD 11 months l Nursing Assistant (CNA) 4 months l Visit http://LYNX.mysdhc.org Patient Care Technician 6 months l for an up-to-date listing Pharmacy Technician 12 months l of programs, enrollment dates, and times. Phlebotomy 2 months l Practical Nursing (LPN) 12 months l l Surgical Technology 15 months l Unit Treatment & Rehabilitation-ATD 11 7 months l WORKFORCE TRAINING FOR ADULTS LENGTH OF STUDY ALTC BTC ETC LTC HILLSBOROUGH HOSPITALITY & TOURISM TECHNICAL Commercial Foods & Culinary Arts 14 months l EDUCATION Lodging Operations 4 months l HUMAN SERVICES CENTERS Barbering 19 months l Cosmetology Day-14 months l Evening-13 months APARICIO-LEVY INDUSTRIAL TRADE & MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY (ALTC) A.C., Refrigeration & Heating Day-15 months l goaltc.com Technology Evening-24 months Automotive Service Technology 19-21 months l l l BioMedical Technician 11 months l BREWSTER Building Construction Technologies 12 months l (BTC) Carpentry 14 months l brewster.edu Industrial Distribution & Logistics 9 months l Management Drafting 17 months l ERWIN Electricity 14 months l l (ETC) Industrial Machinery Maintenance & 11 months l erwin.edu Repair Landscape Management 10 months l Plumbing Technology 11 months l LEAREY Solar Photovoltaic System Design, 7 months l (LTC) Installation & Maintenance Welding, Applied 13 months l learey.edu INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Computer Systems & Information 10 months l Technology (CSIT) Cybersecurity, Applied 8 months l PC Support Services 9 months l Wireless Telecommuncations 17 months l Visit PUBLIC SERVICE http://LYNX.mysdhc.org for an up-to-date listing Emergency Medical Technician-ATD Day-4 months l of programs, enrollment Evening-6 months dates, and times. Fire Fighter Day-4 months l Evening-6 months revision713exp1013 HiTEC Campuses located in Tampa, FL Aparicio-Levy Technical Center Erwin Technical Center

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High School Senior Timeline

January  Apply to Hillsborough Community College. Dual Enrollment students need to submit an updated application which is available at www.hccfl.edu/ssem/admissions/apply-online.aspx.  Apply for Financial Aid by completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Priority deadline for fall is May 15. HCC’s school code is 007870. Students who complete the FAFSA early have access to more sources of aid.  Make sure Florida residency information is complete. Parents, most of you will be the “claimant” and must enter 2 forms of Florida identification (issue date 12 months and 1 day prior to submitting application) for your student to be granted residency status.

January – May  Meet with an Academic Advisor to obtain a placement test referral or waiver, and to discuss the programs available at HCC. Bring a copy of SAT/ACT test scores with you if possible. Learn more about Academic Advising at www.hccfl.edu/dm/student- services/advising.aspx.  Take one of the following placement tests: SAT: Score at least 440 Verbal, 440 Math ACT: Score at least 18 Reading, 17 English, 19 Math PERT: Score at least 104 Reading, 99 English, 113 Math  Submit SAT/ACT test scores. Test scores may be submitted in one of the following ways: (1) via student copy from SAT or the College Board, (2) from high school guidance department directly to HCC or (3) on official high school transcript. NOTE: High schools in Hillsborough County do not automatically print ACT and SAT scores on transcripts - request that your registrar do so if you are using ACT or SAT for placement purposes.

April - June  Research and apply for scholarships. Scholarship information is provided in several ways: (1) high school guidance office, (2) HCC's Financial Aid Department, (3) a scholarship knowledgeable counselor or advisor at HCC, and (4) many community groups. You may access the HCC Scholarship Book. Some scholarships require students to submit the FAFSA, others do not. Not all scholarships are academic or athletic based. Check frequently.

13  Attend New Student Orientation. Student signs up for orientation in person at the campus Testing Center.  Register for classes. Student completes registration on own at the conclusion of orientation using HAWKNET, the College’s online registration system. Be aware of tuition payment deadlines. Refer to our calendar dates. Student will be de-registered from his/her classes if tuition is not paid on time.  Apply to the Honors Institute if interested and meet the admission criteria. Visit the Honors Institute website at www.hccfl.edu/Honors.aspx for information or email Lauren Furry at [email protected].

June  Submit official high school transcript. Student requests from high school registrar or guidance office. Transcripts are generally sent electronically after graduation. NOTE: Students applying for financial aid (grants, loans and/or scholarships) must have official high school transcript with graduation seal on file with HCC in order to be awarded.

July  Check on the status of Bright Futures funds if applicable. Bright Futures scholars must identify HCC as their institution of choice. HCC's school code for Bright Futures is 292. Student should visit the Financial Aid Office to make sure award is activated, as well as receive a tuition deferment to secure the payment of classes. Recipients may expect to receive their awards within 3 weeks from the term's drop/add date.

August  Present Florida Prepaid card to the campus Bursar Office to pay for classes. This card is issued by the state and sent to the student after high school graduation. Call 1.800.552.4723 for clarification or additional assistance.  Walk your schedule. Know which building your classes are located, where to park and how much travel time to allow before the first day.

Do not procrastinate!

Students who register by June 30 usually have the best selection of classes.

Notes:

Prospective students with special needs requiring accommodations must self-identify. Visit this web site - www.hccfl.edu/ssem/disabilities.aspx.

Individuals interested in housing should check out Hawks Landing Apartment Complex at www.hccstudenthousing.com.

14 documents, materials, and notifications. Financial Aid rough guidelines and procedures. Financial Aid requires actory academic progress by maintaining a minimum ting no less than 67% of all courses attempted.

Recommended Completion Date Date Completed Financial Aid Process

Nov. - Jan. Gather and Prepare Parent and Student Tax Information Jan. 1 Student PIN and Parent PIN www.pin.ed.gov If you are a dependent student, a parent is also required to apply for a PIN. You are considered independent if at the time you complete the FAFSA you are... 1) 24 years of age 2) Married 3) Orphan or ward of the court 4) A veteran of the armed forces 5) Active duty 6) have children/dependents whom you provide more than half their living expenses. Jan. - Mar. Apply Online www.fafsa.ed.gov Apply after January 1st for the academic year that begins the next August. In order to fill out the FAFSA you will need your own and a parents Federal Tax Return forms. Do not forget to put the school codes of the colleges you want to receive your FAFSA. Mar. Follow up with Your Campus Financial Aid Office within 7 to 10 business days after submission of your FAFSA to determine what/if any additional documents are required or requested to be submitted in order to meet eligibility. Mar. - May Check your status of Financial Aid Awards You can access this information through your online college accounts generated after you have applied for admissions to the college or by calling the financial aid office. Mar. - May Complete, Sign, and Submit Required Financial Aid Documents Make sure you keep up with all financial aid documents your receive and send. Pay close attention to qualifications, guidelines, and deadlines. May - June Complete Loan Requirements Generally, colleges require you to complete request statements and loan counseling. Make sure you sign and submit your Master Promissory Note (MPN) aware of loan guidelines, requirements, and dealines. May - June Refund or Payment Preference Check with the individual colleges to see how you receive your refund. Generally, you will receive your refund via check by mail, electronic deposit, or throug a college generated account or card.

Note: Make sure you keep in constant contact with the college about your financial aid process.

15 AAPPLICATION CCHECKLIST

APPLICATION CHECKLIST College #1: College #2: College #3: ______Regular Deadline: Early App Deadline: APPLICATION

Apply Online Application Fee Sign Application Print app for records Confirm receipt of application GRADES

Request transcript on Family Connections Request midyear transcript if required SCORES

Send SAT scores at collegeboard.com Send SAT subject tests if required Send ACT scores at act.org RECOMMENDATIONS (if required)

Request teacher recommendation Request counselor recommendation Send thank you note/email for rec. ESSAYS

Write essay(s) Proofread essay(s) Have 2 people read essay(s) FINANCIAL AID FORMS

Submit FAFSA online after Jan. 1 Submit supplemental forms/CSS form (if required) Submit Bright Futures app after Dec. 1 AFTER APPLICATION IS SENT

Receive admissions letter Give college your decision by May 1 Send deposit Submit housing application Send final transcript Use this checklist to help you stay on top of your application tasks and deadlines.

Information found from the Collegeboard. 16 Winning a Scholarship Quick Reference Guide

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1. Start searching for scholarships as soon as possible. Don't This quick reference guide is a preview of Fastweb’s new wait until the spring of your senior year in high school to book, Secrets to Winning a Scholarship. This book start searching, or you'll miss half the deadlines. There are provides practical, clear and concise advice about how to many scholarships available to students in grades K-11, not find and win scholarships and fellowships. just high school seniors. Continue searching for scholarships even after you are enrolled in college. Brought to you by Fastweb, the leading free scholarship matching service, Secrets to Winning a Scholarship gives 2. Use a free scholarship matching service like Fastweb.com. The Fastweb database is updated daily and the site will you the insider insights and expert tips you need to email you notifications of new scholarships that match your improve your chances of winning a scholarship. Learn personal background profile. strategies for increasing the number of scholarship matches, writing more memorable scholarship essays, 3. Answer all of the optional questions on a scholarship acing the scholarship interview and maximizing your matching web site for about twice as many matches. chances of winning a scholarship. Secrets to Winning a 4. Look for local scholarships on bulletin boards near the Scholarship will help you go for the gold with unique guidance counselor or financial aid offices, or the library's information and advice about winning scholarships from jobs and careers section. Also look in the coupon section of one of the nation’s leading experts on planning and the Sunday newspaper. Improve grades for more matches. paying for college. 5. To win more scholarships, apply to every scholarship for Secrets to Winning a Scholarship is available through which you are eligible. It's a numbers game. Even among Amazon.com in both paperback and Kindle formats. Visit talented students, winning involves a bit of luck, not just www.fastweb.com/scholarshipsecrets for more skill. Pursue less competitive scholarships, such as small information. awards and essay contests. They are easier to win and help you win bigger scholarships. You can't win if you don't apply. It gets easier after your first 6 applications. Essays Common Scholarship Application Mistakes can be reused and tailored to each new application. • Missing deadlines 6. Don't miss deadlines. Use checklists to get organized. • Failing to proofread the application 7. Tailor your application to the sponsor's goals. Read and • Failing to follow directions, especially regarding essay follow the instructions carefully. length and the number of recommendations • Omitting required information 8. If you have difficulty writing essays, record yourself as you • answer the question out loud and transcribe the recording. Applying for an award when you don't qualify • Most people think and speak faster than they can write or Failing to apply for an award for which you are eligible • type. Write an outline afterward to organize your thoughts. Failing to tailor the application to the sponsor • Writing a boring essay 9. Personalize your essay and be passionate. Write about • Writing an essay that may offend the reviewer something of interest to you. Make your application stand • Including exaggerations or lies on your application out from the crowd. Talk about your impact on other people. Give examples and be specific. Beware of Scholarship Scams 10. Google your name to ensure that you have a professional • online presence. Use a clean email address, such as If you have to pay money to get money, [email protected]. Review your Facebook it’s probably a scam. • account, removing inappropriate and immature material. Never invest more than a postage stamp to get information about scholarships or to apply for a scholarship. 11. Proofread a printed copy of your essay and the application • Nobody can guarantee that you’ll win a scholarship. for spelling and grammar errors. • Do not give out personal information like bank account, 12. Make a photocopy of your application before mailing it. credit card or Social Security numbers. Send the application by certified mail, return receipt • Beware of the unclaimed aid myth. The only money that requested or with delivery confirmation. goes unclaimed is money that can’t be claimed.

17 Winning a Scholarship Quick Reference Guide

Top Ten Most Unusual Scholarships Top Ten Scholarships for Age 13 and Under

1. Scholarship for Left-Handed Students 1. National Spelling Bee 2. Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck at Prom Contest 2. National Geography Bee 3. David Letterman Telecommunications Scholarships 3. National History Day Contest 4. Zolp Scholarships 4. Jif Most Creative Peanut Butter Sandwich Contest 5. Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarships 5. Scholastic Art & Writing Awards 6. Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year Award 6. Christopher Columbus Community Service Awards 7. National Marbles Tournament Scholarships 7. Dick Blick Linoleum Block Print Contest 8. Klingon Language Institute Scholarships 8. Gloria Barron Prize for Your Heroes 9. National Beef Ambassador Program 9. Patriot’s Pen 10. Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarships 10. Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Top Ten Most Prestigious Scholarships Top Ten Scholarships for Community Service

1. Marshall Scholarships 1. Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards 2. Rhodes Scholarships 2. The Do Something Awards 3. Winston Churchill Scholarship Program 3. Comcast Leaders and Achievers Scholarships 4. Harry S. Truman Scholarships 4. Discover Card Tribute Awards 5. Henry Luce Foundation Scholarships 5. Echoing Green Fellowships 6. Morris K. Udall Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships 6. The Heart of America Christopher Reeve Awards 7. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program 7. Kohl’s Kids Who Care Program 8. Barry M. Goldwater Scholarships 8. Samuel Huntington Public Service Awards 9. Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest 9. National Caring Awards 10. National Merit Scholarship Corporation 10. Youth Action Net

Top Ten Most Generous Scholarships Top Ten Scholarships that Don’t Need an A

1. Intel Science Talent Search 1. US Department of Education (Federal Student Aid) 2. Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology 2. AXA Achievement Scholarship Program 3. NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program 3. Horatio Alger Association Scholarships 4. Elks Nat’l Foundation Most Valuable Student Competition 4. Ayn Rand Institute 5. Davidson Fellows 5. Girls Going Places Scholarships 6. Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 6. Holocaust Remembrance Project Essay Contest 7. Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships 7. Americanism Essay Contest 8. Collegiate Inventors Competition 8. AFSA National Scholarship Essay Contest 9. Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarships 9. Red Vines Drawing Contest 10. Gates Millennium Scholars 10. Community Foundation Scholarships

Key Scholarship Resources Fastweb Free Scholarship Matching Service Search for Scholarships on the Web Education Tax Benefits www.fastweb.com www.finaid.org/websearch www.finaid.org/taxbenefits www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf FinAid’s Scholarships Section Beware of Scholarship Scams www.finaid.org/scholarships www.finaid.org/scholarshipscams Federal Student Financial Aid www.fafsa.ed.gov www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams

Scam Alert: If you encounter one of these scenarios do not pursue that avenue for college assistance. . The scholarship is guaranteed or your money back. . You are told, “You can not get this information anywhere else”, Trust me, You can! . Do NOT give your credit card information or bank account number to hold a scholarship EVER! . You hear, “We will do all the work for you”. . The scholarship costs money. . Do not believe, you were selected by a “National Foundation” to receive a scholarship or “ You are a finalist in a contest” that you did not enter. . You get an appointment time to see someone that you did not set.

Financial Aid Information:

. First and foremost, FAFSA means FREE Application for Federal Student Aid. You do NOT need to pay to fill out this form. . When do you apply? • If you plan on attending college during Summer Sessions (before June 30), Apply Now! • If you plan on attending college during Fall Session, apply after January 1st of your senior year. • Remember! First come first serve! Apply as soon as possible. . Eligibility is determined on a yearly basis. You must apply every year. . Information to know before you apply. • Social Security numbers for you and your parent/guardian. • Have tax information for you and your parent/guardian accessible. . Application process. • Gather tax information. • Apply for PIN numbers for you and your parent/guardian. • Fill out applications. Online applications take approx. 2 weeks to process; paper applications take approx. 4 to 6 weeks to process. • Make sure you record the colleges you would like your information to go to. • After submitting your application you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR). Review this report Carefully! Make a copy for your records before sending it back. • You will then receive information from the colleges specifying which programs you qualify for. . Terms to know: • EFC or Expected Family Contribution. This amount is what they feel your family can afford to pay towards your college education. • Cost of Attendance is the amount the college has allotted for tuition, other fees, room and board, books, supplies, and transportation. . Types of Aid FAFSA covers: • Direct Loans: Unsubsidized (interest starts accruing while attending college), Subsidized (interest starts accruing 6 months after attending college). These loans have low interest rates. • Perkins Loans: These loans have low interest rates. • PLUS loan for parents. • Federal Work Study. • Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant. • Pell Grants. . Financial aid is mainly need based but it can not hurt to apply.

Entrance Exam Practice and Registration Sites: www.collegeboard.org (PSAT, SAT I, SAT II) www.act.org (ACT) www.number2.com

College Information Sites: www.flvc.org www.collegeweeklive.com/ www.youniversitytv.com https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/ www.firstgenerationstudent.com

Essay Writing Sites: www.essayedge.com

Financial Aid Information Sites: www.fafsa.ed.gov Caution: Do Not Use! www.fafsa.com www.studentaid.ed.gov www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org

Scholarship Information Sites: www.fastweb.com www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org (Bright Future information) www.MyFloridaEducation.com/brfuture (more Bright Future information) www.scholarships.com www.wiredscholar.com www.freschinfo.com

Career Sites: www.usajobs.com www.jobcore.com www.careerbuilder.com www.monster.com www.myflorida.com www.headhunter.com www.careershop.com

Military Sites: www.military.gov www.airforce.gov www.army.gov www.coastguard.gov www.marines.gov www.navy.gov

Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University Florida State University Tallahassee Tallahassee Admissions: (850) 599-3796 Admissions: (850) 644-6200 http://www.famu.edu http://www.fsu.edu *Rolling Admissions: *Personal statement *Application Deadlines: Oct. 15th (notified Dec.19th) required *Freshman required to live on campus th th st & Jan. 14 (Notified Mar. 20 ) *Personal Statement *Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 1 . Required *Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 1st

University of North Florida Jacksonville Admissions: (904) 620-2624 http://www.unf.edu/admissions Admissions Deadline: th th University of West Florida Nov. 16 (notify Dec. 14 ) th Pensacola rolling admissions after Nov. 16 Admissions: 1-800-263-1074 *Freshman required to live on http://www.uwf.edu campus *Financial Aid st *Priority Deadline Jan. 1st Deadline: Apr. 1

University of South Florida University of Florida Tampa Gainesville Admissions: 1-877-USF-BULL Admissions: (352) 392-1365 http://www.usf.edu http://www.ufl.edu *Application Deadline: Mar. 1st *Freshman required to live on *Application Deadline: campus *Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 1st Nov. 1st *ACT scores not interchangeable *Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 15th University of Central Florida Orlando Admissions: (407) 823-3000 http://www.ucf.edu *Rolling Admissions *ACT scores not interchangeable *Financial Aid Deadline Mar. 1st

New College of Florida Sarasota Admissions: (941) 359-4269 http://www.ncf.edu Florida Atlantic *Admissions Deadlines: University st st Florida Gulf Coast University Nov. 1 (notify Apr. 1 ) Ft. Myers Boca Raton Priority scholarship deadline Admissions: th th Admissions: 1-888-889-1095 Feb. 15 (notify Apr. 25 ) & 1-800-299-4FAU th th http://www.fcgu.edu Apr. 15 (notify Apr. 25 ) *Priority Deadline Feb. 15th http://www.fau.edu *ACT scores are Not Florida International University *Financial Aid Deadline Miami *Priority Admissions interchangeable *Financial st th Mar. 1 Admissions: (305) 348-3662 Deadline: Feb. 15 Aid Priority Deadline Feb. *Want students to th http://www.fiu.edu 15 *Freshman are required *Admissions Deadlines: complete Physics to live on campus st th st *Financial Aid Dec. 1 (notify Jan. 16 ) Feb. 1 st (notify by Mar. 16th) rolling Deadline Mar. 1

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Beacon College Jacksonville University Flagler College Leesburg Jacksonville St. Augustine 352-638-9731 1-800-225-2027 1-800-304-4208 http://www.beaconcollege.edu http://www.ju.edu http://www.flagler.edu Admissions Deadline: May 1st Rolling Admission Admissions Deadline: Early Nov. 1st Regular March 1st

Rollins College Stetson University Winter Park Deland (407) 646-2161 1-800-688-0101 http://www.rollins.edu http://www.stetson.edu Admissions Deadline: Rolling Admission Early Decision 1 Nov. 15th th Early Decision 2 Jan. 15 Embry Riddle th Regular Decision Feb. 15 St. Leo University Aeronautical Saint Leo University 1-800-334-5532 Daytona, FL University of Tampa http://www.saintleo.edu http://www.erau.edu Tampa Priority Admissions st Rolling Admission (813) 253-6211 Deadline: Mar. 1 http://www.ut.edu

Admissions Deadline: Eckerd College Florida Institute of Early Action Nov. 15th Technology th St. Petersburg Regular Decision Jan. 15 1-800-456-9009 Melbourne

http://www.eckerd.edu 1-800-888-4348

http://www.fit.edu Florida Southern College Rolling Admission Lakeland 1-800-274-4131 Southeastern University http://www.flsouthern.edu Lakeland FL Admissions Deadline: Early 1-800-500-8760 st Decision Dec. 1 http://www.seu.edu st Regular Decision Mar. 1 Rolling Admission

Ringling School of the Arts Warner University Sarasota Lake Wales 1-800-255-7695 1-800-309-9563 http://www.ringling.edu http://www.warner.edu Computer Animation Admissions Deadline st Rolling Admission Jan. 1 Rolling Admission

University of Miami Barry University Coral Gables Nova Southeastern Miami Shores Palm Beach Atlantic (305) 284-4323 University (305) 899-3100 West Palm Beach http://www.miami.edu Ft. Lauderdale http://www.barry.edu 1-800-468-6722 Admission Deadline: Early Decision/Early 1-800-338-4723 Rolling Admission http://www.pba.edu Action Nov. 1st Regular Decision Jan. 1st http://www.nova.edu Rolling Admission 1 month prior to term

St. Thomas University Northwood University Lynn University Miami West Palm Beach Boca Raton Johnson and Wales University 1-800-367-9010 1-800-622-9000 1-800-888-5966 N. Miami http://www.stu.edu http://www.northwood.edu http://www.lynn.edu 1-866-598-3567 Rolling Admission Rolling Admission http://www.fiu.edu Rolling Admission Rolling Admission 22