Welcome
to the LHS Career Center
Pam Keese
Career & College Advisor
keesep@edmonds.wednet.edu
425 431-7538
Hours: 7:00am-2:30pm
Hours may vary depending on events,
meetings..
Many
non-U.S. citizens qualify for federal student aid.
Don’t assume you
can’t get aid just because you’re not a citizen. Check
out the below website for further information
So if I’m not
an eligible noncitizen, can I get any type of financial aid to
study in the U.S.?
Yes, there may be some scholarships and other aid you can
get.
- Check with your country’s embassy or a consulate here in
the U.S. or with the appropriate government office back in your
country to see what they offer.
- Try the U.S. Department of Labor’s free online scholarship
search.
- Ask the college or career school you plan to attend whether
they offer any aid for students like you.
- Check out the Education USA website.
Getting
ready for the FAFSA!
Be sure to get your pin now. Both the student and the parent or
guardian need a pin number BEFORE beginning the application
process: Apply today at:
http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex.jsp
How is financial aid calculated? :
http://www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml
Types of aid. Who gets Aid:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/about
Deadlines: Pay attention to due dates and deadlines. There are
state and federal deadlines and your colleges may have
deadlines.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/deadlines.htm
What documents will you need:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/help/before003.htm
General questions about financial aid:
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/help.htm
Apply for FAFSA: Be sure this is the website you use. There is NO
fee for the application process.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
The College Bound
Scholarship
The College Bound Scholarship provides hope and incentive for
students and families who otherwise might not consider college as
an option because of its cost. Please visit the below website for
further information.
http://www.wsac.wa.gov/PayingForCollege/FinancialAid/OpportunityPathways/CollegeBound
Please see Ms. Keese in the
Career Center for more information.
CONNECTING STUDENTS, HANDS-ON
The Match program (formerly the Dream Project) is a
student-initiated high school outreach program that operates as
a
University of Washington
Bothell course, partnering UW Bothell students with
first-generation and low-income high school students to help them
achieve the dream of attending college. The program's
dual-focus approach strives not only to help these high school
students, but also to teach UW Bothell students about important
social issues through a unique, hands-on experience.
We currently have over 30 students in this program. Students
usually join the second semester of their Junior year. They meet
every Tuesday from 2 -3. This program has been very
successful and has given extra help to students who want to attend
college but do not know where to begin. Please contact Ms. Keese in
the Career Center for more information
Traditional
Path not for everyone
The traditional path to college is not for
everyone, but everyone needs to continue with some sort of
education after high school. Good choices as alternatives to
traditional college are technical schools and apprenticeships. By
receiving some type of training or education after you graduate
high school, you will be more likely to find a job with good pay
and benefits.
Technical
Schools
A technical college, also known as a vocational college or a
trade school, is an educational institution (school) that prepares
students for a career in a specific field. Students are taught
skills for their career of choice only. For example, if you attend
a technical college in hopes to be a plumber you will focus on
plumbing only. Technical schools also provide students licensure or
certification if needed. Career Examples: Cosmetology, Plumbing,
Photography, Air Traffic Control, Dental Assisting, Auto Mechanics,
Culinary Arts, Carpentry, Welding, as well as many more. A good
local option is Lake Washington Institute of Technology. http://www.lwtech.edu/
Apprenticeships
All apprenticeship programs offer you the opportunity to get
paid while you learn the trade. Training usually includes job
experience as well as classroom instruction. Many programs also
offer benefits to apprentice workers
Take a look at the Parents Guide to Apprenticeships put together
by WA Labor & Industries http://www.lni.wa.gov/IPUB/100-530-000.pdf
How to become an Apprentice:
http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Become/default.asp
Women in Apprenticeships:
http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/Women/default.asp
Apprenticeships programs in Washington: http://www.lni.wa.gov/tradeslicensing/apprenticeship/programs/
South Seattle Community College:Georgetown Apprenticeship
Training Center. This is an awesome center!!! http://georgetown.southseattle.edu/AEC/
Apprenticeships as SSCC Georgetown: http://georgetown.southseattle.edu/AEC/apprenticeships.aspx
Pre-Apprenticeship Construction
Training
2 quarters, 42.5 credits
e-Apprenticeship Construction Training
2 quarters, 42.5 credits
This program is designed to assist men and women, including those
non-traditionally employed in the trade, to gain the skills needed
to become successful competitors for building and construction
trade apprenticeship programs. Participants learn trade skills,
which are relevant to the work-site of various trade occupations.
http://sviweb.sccd.ctc.edu/p_pact.htm
Time line for next years
Seniors! Being organized and planning ahead will make a HUGE
difference in how your senior year goes.
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/timeline.jsp?tab=applying
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