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ALTOONA AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter to Parents........................................................................................................2

Choosing a Career That is Right for You ................................................................3

What is CHOICES®? ................................................................................................4

What Are Career Pathways? ....................................................................................4

AASD Career Pathways• Arts & Communications ........................................................................6-11• Business & Technology .......................................................................12-17• Engineering & Industrial ....................................................................18-23• Human Services ...................................................................................24-29• Science & Health .................................................................................30-35

Career Enhancement Opportunities• Academic ..............................................................................................37-39• Club & Activities .......................................................................................40• Music Opportunities..................................................................................40• Athletics .....................................................................................................40

Post-Secondary Opportunities• AAHS Career Center.................................................................................42• Post-Secondary Opportunities ..................................................................43

° Testing Opportunities......................................................................43° Career Information & Exploration Opportunities ........................44° Curriculum-Based Opportunities ..................................................45

Financial Aid Information• FASFA and SAR Forms............................................................................47• Federal Grants and Loans........................................................................48• State Grant Programs ...............................................................................49• State Loans ................................................................................................50• Scholarships ..............................................................................................50• Types of Federal Financial Aid ................................................................51

Dear Parents: The age old question facing every student is: “What do I want to be when I grow up?”. This question can be intimidating for adults let alone young students who are faced with so many daily pressures. It is our goal to assist students in developing a career plan that will give them the skills, knowledge and confidence to make sound, informed decisions when it comes to achieving their career goals. Students will feel confident as to the direction they need to go upon graduation whether they decide to attend a college, university, or trade school, join the military, or enter the workforce directly. Students will begin to explore career options beginning in the 8th grade Careers course. This nine-week course allows students the opportunity to explore different career areas based on interests, abilities and skills. Students will be introduced to Career Pathways and will select a Career Pathway when they schedule for their 9th grade academic year. The Career Pathways program is designed to give students direction in scheduling classes and choosing activities and electives that are related to their area of career interest. Choosing a Career Pathway does not restrict or limit a student in their scheduling choices. It will, however, assist students in scheduling electives that will most likely match their career goals. Any student who changes their mind about their career interest or pathway can simply speak to their school counselor and change the Career Pathway they had previously chosen. The purpose of Career Pathways is not to “lock” a young student into a particular career but to give them the opportunity to explore different experiences that either reinforce their area of career interest or redirect them to explore another area of career interest. Parents play an important role in assisting students in choosing a career or field of study. We encourage you to take time to talk to your child about careers and opportunities. If you have any questions regarding your child’s Career Pathway choice please feel free to contact their school counselor or visit the Career Center located in the Altoona Area High School.

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CHOOSING A CAREER THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOU

Jobs are constantly changing and it is helpful to look at employment trends when deciding which pathway to pursue. Below are listed some Pennsylvania employment trends that can be useful in pursuing educational and training opportunities.

Then Now It was common for workers to spend their entire careers with one employer.

On average, workers will change jobs about seven times during their careers.

Most jobs were unskilled and didn’t require much in the way of formal education.

Nearly 80% of all jobs require some sort of postsecondary training. These jobs tend to be better paying jobs not requiring post-high school training.

Manufacturing jobs were very common, paid well & only required a high school diploma.

Manufacturing has changed, with high-paying, high-skill jobs now the norm.

College degrees almost always guaranteed a high paying job.

Today, employers are demanding specific skills and experience in addition to college or postsecondary schooling. Employers also want workers who possess “people skills.”

A high school education was enough to obtain a good job with livable wages.

A high school diploma is just the beginning. Today most employers often require training beyond high school – either through college or technical school.

Many saw technical schools as catering to the less academically inclined students, and gave no real advantage over a high school diploma.

Skilled jobs requiring less than a bachelor’s degree comprise almost half of today’s job market. Technical training is more affordable than most four year colleges, and is a path to high-paying, career-oriented, in-demand employment.

More training means more opportunity. About 70% of jobs in Pennsylvania require advance skills, compared to 27% in 1950:

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What is CHOICES?

The Altoona Area School District makes available to students and parents, CHOICES , an on-line career-based software. Students will be using this software as a tool throughout junior and senior high school as they begin to explore possible career choices and opportunities.

• CHOICES provides information on occupations, educational requirements, training programs, colleges and universities, financial aid, and scholarship opportunities.

• CHOICES allows students to explore careers based on skills, abilities, and general interests.

Parents are encouraged to access the program and work with their son/daughter as they begin to choose the Career Pathway with which they want to pursue. CHOICES can be accessed via the Internet at www.bridges.com. Please use Junior High Site ID: 1223008/Password Altoona or Senior High Site ID: 0099775/Password: Altoona.

What are Career Pathways?

Choosing a future career path can be an intimidating and overwhelming experience for any student. What classes should be taken? What activities and clubs would provide hands-on experiences? What post-secondary training is needed? What about financial aid? Career Pathways are flexible career groupings that are designed to assist students with making informed career and class scheduling decisions. Students will first select a Career Pathway when scheduling for their 9th grade year. Each pathway is designed to focus students on electives that will specifically relate to their area of career interest. The pathways are also designed to help students choose activities or job experiences that might assist them as they explore and pursue their career goals. The Altoona Area School District offers five Career Pathways:

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Arts & Communications

Business & Technology

Engineering & Industrial

Human Services

Science & Health

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HUMAN SERVICES This Pathway is designed to cultivate students' interests, skills and experiences for employment in careers related to family and human needs.

SCIENCE & HEALTH This Pathway is designed to cultivate students' interests in the life, physical and behavioral sciences, in addition to the planning, managing and providing of therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health information and biochemistry research development.

ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS

This Pathway is designed to cultivate students' awareness, interpretation, application and production of visual, verbal, and written work.

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY This Pathway is designed to prepare students for careers in the world of business, finance, and information systems.

ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL This Pathway is designed to cultivate students' interests, awareness and application to areas related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install or maintain physical systems.

Altoona Area School District

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ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL

HUMAN SERVICES

SCIENCE & HEALTH

AARTS & COMMUNICATIONS

This Pathway is designed to cultivate students’ awareness, interpretation, application and production of visual, verbal, and written work.

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Are you interested in or do you enjoy… Can you…

reporting and writing researchnewspaper and magazine technology interview

advertising writemulti-media productions meet deadlinesspeech communication proofread

acting search the internetradio, TV, film, video use facial expressions, gestures, voice inflections

making videos sing, dance, act, reciteworking with sound effects display poise and stage presence

performing/composing music entertain and communicate with otherstechnical aspects of a live performance write and conduct an interview

performing in front of a live audience play an instrumentworking with computers and electronics write or perform music

graphic arts work several types of sound equipment/light boardsphotography use computers

art, design construction, make-up and fashion design presentations and layoutsthe performance of dance dance and express yourself

seeing art as an integral part of society design or help construct setsbeing an original thinker draw, paint

creating new products persuade and influence others

CAREER PATHWAY -- ARTS AND COMMUNICATIONS

This Pathway is designed to cultivate students' awareness, interpretation, application and production of visual, verbal, and written work.

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FOCUS AREA ENTRY TECHNICAL/SKILLED PROFESSIONAL

Performing Arts

Dance/Fitness Instructor-- for private studios

Costume AttendantSpecial Effects Worker Stage Crew/Prop Worker

ChoreographerCommunity Theater DancerCommunity Theater Director

Set DesignerLighting TechnicianSound TechnicianMusic Technician

Regional Events JudgeSpecial Events Producer

Teacher - Music, DanceDance Studio OwnerDirector PlaywriterProfessional Actor/Actress

Music Video Recording ArtistProfessional ConductorMusic Composer

Visual Arts

Desktop Publisher

Graphic ArtistFilm ProcessorStage HandLayout ArtistFilm ProcessorPhotographer--amateurArtist

Web DesingerFashion Illustrator Film Processing Specialist

DraftspersonImage Assembly Photographer--trainedTechnical IllustratorMedical Illustrator

Multi-Media Artist/AnimatorFashion Merchandiser/DesignerGraphic DesignerFashion Merchandiser/ Designer Interior Designer

Illustrator Teacher - Art

Media & Public Relations

Copy Person Broadcast InternNewspaper InternRadio OperatorCirculationNewsroom Worker

Library Assistant

Mass Media Technology ProofreaderPhoto JournalistTypesetterLayout DesignerFilm EditorPhotographic/Media Equipment TechnicianAudio /Video Equipment TechnicianReporter Library Technician

Broadcasting/Sports Journalism Editor/Columnist/JournalistDiplomat

NovelistMagazine Editor, Manager, Publisher Marketing AgentProducer Public Relations Director Librarian

CAREER PATHWAY -- ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS

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Recommended Electives and Activities Related to ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS

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English 10th –12th Grade Shakespeare Introduction to Speech Mythology Academic Mythology Theater Arts Advanced Theater Arts I Journalism Yearbook Production Newswriting Advanced Theater Arts II Broadcasting I, II, III Reading Advanced Speech 9th Grade Diversity in Literature Poetry Critical Literacy Newswriting Yearbook Foreign Languages French I, II, III, AP German I, II, III, AP Spanish I, II, III, AP Mathematics 10th –12th Grade Computer Science with JAVA 9th Grade Consumer Math Science 9th Grade Drafting and Design Social Studies 10th –12th Grade Consumer Economics. & Personal Finance Academic Economics Law & Citizenship Teenagers and the Law 9th Grade History of Popular Culture 1900-1979

Miscellaneous 10th – 12th Grade Driver Education Improving Test Skills Technology 10th – 12th Grade Emerging Technologies Multi-Media 9th Grade Multimedia/Communication Technology Computer Essentials Business Education

10th – 12th Grade Introduction to Word Processing Advanced Word Processing Desktop Pub. & Web Maintenance Career Preparation MS Word & PowerPoint MS Excel & Access Keyboarding Intro. To Spreadsheet & Database Advanced Spreadsheet & Database 9th Grade Introduction to Word Processing Family & Consumer Science 10th – 12th Grade Specialty Fashion Music 10th – 12th Grade Marching Band Jazz Ensemble Advanced Jazz Ensemble Orchestra Instrumental String Ensemble Vocal Music Ensemble Concert Chorus Varsity Concert Chorus Theory and Harmony Survey of Music Adv. Placement Theory & Harmony

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Recommended Electives and Activities Related to ARTS & COMMUNICATIONS

(continued) Music (cont.) Music 9th Grade Chorus Band Drama Orchestra Art 10th – 12th Grade Art I Art II Ceramics I Survey of Art Sculpture & Three Dim. Design Painting (Watercolor) Jewelry and Metal Craft Art for Public Places Printmaking Ceramics II Electronic Studio Arts I Electronic Studio Arts II AP Studio Art – Two Dimensional Design

9th Grade Art Art Detectives Introduction to 3D Design Printmaking GACTC Commercial Art Computer Programming/Oracle Academy Digital Printing Technologies Drafting/Design Technology Interior Decorating & Finishing Multimedia and Web Design Studio Welding Technology Career Experience Courses (Seniors Only**) Community Service School-To-Career/Cooperative Ed. Related Clubs & Activities Advanced Dance Club Ambassadors Club Astronomy Club Character Education Club Diversity Group

Related Clubs & Activities (cont.) Drama Club Etc. FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Foreign Language Club Girls League Homecoming Committee Interact Club Interscholastic Reading Club Key Club Lioneers MLTV (Mountain Lion Television) Mock Trial (Forensics) Mt. Echo/Quill & Scroll Reach (Ready to Encourage, Assist, Care, and

Help) SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Scholastic Scrimmage Team Speech League (Debate Team) Student Council YEA (Youth Educators of America) Yearbook/Horseshoe Youth and Government Principal’s Student Advisory Committee Presidents’ Club Quill and Scroll Music Groups Band Chorus Colorguard Jazz Band Majorettes Orchestra Silks String Ensemble Vocal Ensemble Wind Ensemble

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BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

This Pathway is designed to prepare students for careers in the world of business, finance, and information systems.

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Are you interested in ordo you enjoy… Can you…

a business environment use computers and other technologyoffice management work with the public

sales work easily with others or independentlycomputers and technology design and give presentationsrunning your own business persuade others

learning new software programs work with statisticsadvertising show initiative

marketing research pay attention to detailinsurance/banking/finance

accounting/record keeping/bookkeepingusing numbers to develop proposals

forecasting market demands

CAREER PATHWAY -- BUSINESS AND TECHNOLOGY

This Pathway is designed to prepare students for careers in the world of business, finance, and information systems.

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FOCUS AREA ENTRY TECHNICAL/SKILLED PROFESSIONAL

Computer Information Systems

Data Entry ClerkComputer Operator

Data Processing TechnicianComputer Support SpecialistCAD/CAM TechnicianTechnical Support TechnicianInternet SpecialistTelecommunications Equipment Installer/Repairer

Computer Systems AnalystComputer & Information Systems ManagerNetwork & Computer Systems AdministratorComputer Software EngineerNetwork & Data Communication AnalystComputer ProgrammerComputer & Information Scientist

Administration, Marketing, & Sales

ReceptionistRetail Sales AssociateOffice ClerkBilling & Posting ClerkBookkeeper

Insurance Claim Clerk

Executive Secretary Merchandising Displayer Administrative AssistantMedical TranscriptionistBill & Account Collector

Restaurant ManagerReal Estate Agent Customer Service Representatvie

Business AdministrationWholesale/Retail BuyerHuman Resource Manager Medical Records & Health Information Systems SpecialistInsurance Sales Agent Hotel ManagementReal Estate Appraiser Chief Executive Officer

Finance & Math

Accounting ClerkAuditing ClerkBank TellerBookkeeping Clerk Bank TellerBill CollectorStatistical ClerkCashier

Brokerage ClerkCredit ManagerBank Marketing ManagerPurchasing Agent Credit Manager.

Customer Service Rep.

Financial Manager/Broker Acountant/Auditor Loan OfficerCost Estimator Personal Financial AdvisorPurchasing AgentStatistician/ActuaryBusiness Manager

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Recommended Electives and Activities Related to BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

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English 10th – 12th Grade Introduction to Speech Newswriting Reading Advanced Speech 9th Grade Newswriting Foreign Languages French I, II, III, AP German I, II, III, AP Spanish I, II, III, AP Mathematics 10th – 12th Grade Calculus Probability & Statistics Discrete Mathematics Advanced Geometry Computer Science with JAVA AP Statistics 9th Grade Consumer Math Probability & Statistics Science 9th Grade Science, Technology, & Society Social Studies 10th – 12th Grade Consumer Economics. & Personal Finance Academic Economics Law & Citizenship Teenagers and the Law AP Micro / AP Macro Economics 9th Grade Adventures in Consumerism History of Popular Culture (1900-1979) Miscellaneous 10th – 12th Grade Driver Education Improving Test Skills

Technology 10th – 12th Grade Emerging Technologies Multi-Media 9th Grade Multimedia/Communication Technology Construction and Production Technology Computer Essentials Business Education 10th – 12th Grade Computerized Office Introduction to Word Processing Advanced Word Processing Accounting I Accounting II Desktop Pub. & Web Maintenance Career Preparation Introduction to Business MS Word & PowerPoint MS Excel & Access Keyboarding Business Law Intro. To Spreadsheet & Database Advanced Spreadsheet & Database 9th Grade Introduction to Word Processing Family & Consumer Science 10th – 12th Grade Consumer Strategies 9th Grade Foods for Healthy Living Introduction to Teen Issues Art 10th – 12th Grade Printmaking Electronic Studio Arts I Electronic Studio Arts II

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Recommended Electives and Activities Related to BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY

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GACTC Commercial Art Computer Programming/Oracle Academy Computer Technology/Cisco Academy Digital Printing Technologies Drafting/Design Technology Retail Marketing & Entrepreneurship Multimedia & Web Design Studio Logistics & Materials Management Career Experience Courses (Seniors Only**) Community Service School-To-Career/Co-op Ed.

Related Clubs & Activities Computer Club FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) Foreign Language Club Interscholastic Reading Club Junior Achievement Scholastic Scrimmage Team Speech League (Debate Team) Technology Club Yearbook/Horseshoe Principal’s Student Advisory Committee Presidents’ Club

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EENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL

This Pathway is designed to cultivate students' interests, awareness and application to areas related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install or maintain physical systems.

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Are you interested in ordo you enjoy… Can you…

math and science follow verbal and written directionsbuilding and construction work with your hands in a variety of environments

woodworking apply mathemical and scientific principles to modelsprecision work use problem solving skills

designing, installing, and repairing visualize a product from beginning to endelectrical, mechanical, and HVAC systems analyze data

tools and equipment cooperate with othersdesign and architecture use computers and other technologies

computers and technology organize reports and peoplebuilding and making a variety of products think abstractly

the way things workoperating machinery/tools

creating products using your handsengineering

CAREER PATHWAY --ENGINEERING AND INDUSTRIAL

This Pathway is designed to cultivate students' interests, awareness and application to areas related to technologies necessary to design, develop, install or maintain physical systems.

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FOCUS AREA ENTRY TECHNICAL/SKILLED PROFESSIONAL

Engineering

Miner Surveyor TechnicianRobotics TechnicianFiber Optics TechnicianCity Planning AideDrafter -- Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Architectural

Surveyor Engineer -- Aerospace, Architectural, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, Mining, Nuclear, Petroleum

Manufacturing & Industrial

Machine Operator Machinery Maintenance Worker Inspector, Tester, Sorter, Sampler & Weigher Packaging & Filling Machine Operator/Tender Locksmith Assembler/Fabricator Printing Machine Operator Industrial Machine Mechanic

Machine Tool TechnicianTool & Die MakerWelder/Welder TechnicianElectronic TechnicianPower Plant OperatorMachinistMechanical DrafterSheet Metal WorkerBoilermaker Industrial Engineering Technician

Mechanical EngineerIndustrial Engineer Purchasing Agent Manufacturer's RepCivil Engineer Safety Engineer

Industrial Production Manager

Architecture & Construction

Construction Laborer Painter Highway Maintenance Worker Carpenter's Apprentice Cabinetmaker's Helper Roofer Carpet Installer

Construction & Building InspectorCAD/CAM Design TechnicianArchitectural & Civil Drafter Heating, AC, Refrigeration Mechanic & InstallerPlumber Brick Mason/ Stone MasonCarpenter/CabinetmakerWelderElectricianConstruction ManagerCement MasonConcrete Finisher

Construction Manager Architect/Architectural Designer Builder/Developer Cost EstimatorLandscape Architect

Distribution & Transportation

Taxi Driver Bicycle Repairer Bus Driver Light Truck Driver Cargo & Freight Agent Courier & Messenger Postal Mail Carrier Flight Attendant

Automotive TechnicianAuto Body TechnicianBus/Truck MechanicDiesel Engine SpecialistAvionics/ElectronicTechnicianOperating Engineer

Aircraft Mechanic & Service Technician

Transportation Engineer

PostmasterAirline Pilot Air-Traffic Controller

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Recommended Electives and Activities Related to

ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL

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English 10th – 12th Grade Introduction to Speech Advanced Speech Reading Foreign Languages French I, II, III, AP German I, II, III, AP Spanish I, II, III, AP Mathematics 10th – 12th Grade Calculus Probability & Statistics Discrete Mathematics Advanced Geometry Computer Science with JAVA AP Statistics 9th Grade Consumer Math Probability & Statistics Science—Physical Science 10th – 12th Grade Engineering Physics Science 9th Grade Engineering Design & Development Drafting and Design Careers in Science Science, Technology, & Society Social Studies 10th – 12th Grade Consumer Economics & Personal Finance Academic Economics Law & Citizenship Teenagers and the Law AP Micro / AP Macro Economics Miscellaneous 10th – 12th Grade Driver Education Improving Test Skills

Technology 10th – 12th Grade Emerging Technologies Multi-Media 9th Grade Multimedia/Communication Technology Construction and Production Technology Computer Essentials Business Education 10th – 12th Grade Introduction to Word Processing Advanced Word Processing Desktop Pub. & Web Maintenance MS Word & PowerPoint MS Excel & Access Keyboarding Intro. To Spreadsheet & Database Advanced Spreadsheet & Database 9th Grade Introduction to Word Processing Art 10th – 12th Grade Art I Art II Electronic Studio Arts I Electronic Studio Arts II 9th Grade Introduction to 3D Design

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Recommended Electives and Activities Related to

ENGINEERING & INDUSTRIAL

GACTC Automotive/HDVM Technology Collision Repair & Refinishing Technology Cabinetmaking/Finished Carpentry Carpentry/Construction Computer Programming/Oracle Academy Computer Technology/Cisco Academy Digital Printing Technologies Drafting/Design Technology Electronics Technology Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Plumbing Electrical Trades Masonry Multimedia and Web Design Studio Outdoor Power Equipment Technology Precision Machining Logistics & Materials Management Welding Technology Career Experience Courses (Seniors Only**) Community Service School-To-Career/Cooperative Ed.

Related Clubs & Activities Computer Club Chess Club Foreign Language Club Interscholastic Reading Club Junior Academy of Science Scholastic Scrimmage Team Technology Club Principal’s Student Advisory Committee Presidents’ Club

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HHUMAN SERVICES

This Pathway is designed to cultivate students' interests, skills and experiences for employment in careers related to family and human needs.

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Are you interested in or do you enjoy . . . Can you . . .

family and social servicesteaching/counselingchild development

aging adultssports

cleaninglaw and law enforcement

firefightinggovernment work and agencies

public worksocial work

serving others needshelping and protecting others

analyzing human behaviorhair design/nail design

enhancing personal appearancenutrition/food preparation

be conscientious, dependable and punctualuse computers and technology

assume leadership rolesrelate to diverse populations easily

organize wellwork independentlycommunicate well

remain fair and just in a variety of situationsthink logically and solve problems

work on a teamthink calmly and critically in an emergency situation

work with othersbe creative

This Pathway is designed to cultivate students' interests, skills and experiences for employment in careers related to family and human needs.

CAREER PATHWAY -- HUMAN SERVICES

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FOCUS AREA ENTRY TECHNICAL/SKILLED PROFESSIONAL

Education, Law, & Government

Teacher Assistant/Aide

Legal Secretary

Mail Carrier

Armed Service Enlistment Crossing GuardJail Officer/Security Guard/BodyGuard Court Clerk Private Investigator/Baliff Firefighter

Paralegal & Legal Assistant

Corrections OfficerParole Officer Police Identification/ Records Officer Court Reporter Police Detective Fire Investigator

Teacher (Elementary, Secondary, Vocational, Special Education, etc.)Lawyer/Judge ProfessorPostmasterPoliticianDiplomatArbitrator/MediatorFBI Agent/Criminal Investigator

Magistrate/Court Administrator

Homeland Security/ Emergency Management Specialist

Social Services & Human Development

Childcare Aid

Library AssistantPersonal/Home Care Aide

Personal/Beauty Aide

Flight AttendantNanny

Refuse & Recycle Worker

Child Development Assoc. Library TechnicianResidential Advisor Social Services Tech.Mortician/Embalmer

Massage TherapistCosmetologist/BarberManicuristButcher/Meat Cutter

Materials Management

Childcare Center Administrator

LibrarianMental Health CounselorSociologistFuneral Director Clergy

Cosmetology Instructor

Arbitrator, Mediator, ConcilitatorMaterials Resource Management

Hospitality and Tourism

Travel/Tour GuideShort Order Cook/Baker Baggage Porter/Bellhop Housekeeping Worker Waiter/Waitress

Travel Agent Chef Hotel/Motel Clerk Housekeeping Super.Bartender

Meetings/Convention PlannerChef/Food Services ManagerHotel/Motel Manager Hotel/Motel Manager Restaurant ManagerCuratorProfessional Athlete

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Recommended Electives and Activities Related to HUMAN SERVICES

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English 10th-12th Grade Introduction to Speech Advanced Speech Reading Math 9th Grade Consumer Math Science 9th Grade Human Systems and Disease Social Studies 10th-12th Grade Consumer Economics & Personal Finance Academic Economics Law & Citizenship Anthropology Sociology Teenagers and the Law 9th Grade History of American Sports Technology 10th-12th Grade Emerging Technologies Multi-Media 9th Grade Multimedia/Communication Technology Computer Essentials Foreign Languages French I, II, III, AP German I, II, III, AP Spanish I, II, III, AP Miscellaneous 10th-12th Grade Driver Education Improving Test Skills

Business Education 10th-12th Grade Introduction to Word Processing Advanced Word Processing Accounting I Accounting II Desktop Pub. & Web Maintenance Career Preparation Introduction to Business MS Word & PowerPoint MS Excel & Access Keyboarding Business Law Intro. To Spreadsheet & Database Advanced Spreadsheet & Database 9th Grade Introduction to Word Processing Family & Consumer Science 10th-12th Grade Child Care I (Preschool) Child Care II (Preschool II) Child Care III (Infants & Toddlers) Child Care IV (CDA Practicum) Caregiving Principles Caregiving Challenges Child Development Early Development Consumer Strategies Specialty Fashion Lifetime Nutrition Food Challenges Family Dynamics Family Issues School Age Parenting Making Choices Taking the Next Step 9th Grade Introduction to Child Development Foods for Healthy Living Introduction to Teen Issues

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Recommended Electives and Activities Related to HUMAN SERVICES

(continued) GACTC Cosmetology Culinary Art Emergency Services Career Experience Courses (Seniors Only**) Community Service School-To-Career/Cooperative Ed.

Related Clubs & Activities Ambassadors Club Character Education Club Circle of Friends Diversity Group Etc. FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) FCCLA (Family Career and Community Leaders

of America) Foreign Language Club General Interest Club Girls League Homecoming Committee Interact Club Interscholastic Reading Club Key Club Mock Trial (Forensics) Reach (Ready to Encourage, Assist, Care, and

Help) SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Scholastic Scrimmage Team Ski Club Speech League (Debate Team) Student Council YEA (Youth Educators of America) Youth and Government Principal’s Student Advisory Committee Presidents’ Club

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SCIENCE & HEALTH

This Pathway is designed to cultivate students' interests in the life, physical and behavioral sciences, in addition to the planning, managing and providing of therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health information and biochemistry research development.

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Are you interested in or do you enjoy… Can you…

caring for animals use a calculator and computersscience of medicine work outdoors around animals and plants

medical research, medical technology work with otherswildlife, animals, parks, and forestry collect and analyze data from field experiments

environment and conservation use laboratory equipmentagricultural related business and management work with scientific and mathematical theoriesconducting experiments with plants & animals work with people in need

pharmacy, dentistry, physical therapy or radiology work with a variety of science fieldsstudying and analyzing patterns in nature apply scientific principles to real-world situations

science & math perform physical laborapplying gov't. regulations to real-world situations tolerate varying weather conditions

greenhouse crops and food production create floral, landscape designsplant nursery operation and management work with numbers

floristry and floral design, landscape horticulture create a data baselearning about concrete facts & theoretical conclusionspreparing chemicals for an experiment or observation

work with scientific method of observation & application

This Pathway is designed to cultivate students' interests in the life, physical and behavioral sciences, in addition to the planning, managing and providing of therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health information and biochemistry research development.

CAREER PATHWAY -- SCIENCE & HEALTH

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FOCUS AREA ENTRY TECHNICAL/SKILLED PROFESSIONAL

Health Science

Dental Assistant Medical AssistantHome Health AidePharmacy Aide

Dental Hygienist Medical Laboratory TechnicianNursing (LPN)Pharmacy TechnicianRadiology TechnicianPhysical Therapy AideOccupational Therapy AideEMT/ParamedicCardiovascular Technician Dietetic Technician

DentistPhysician/Physician Asst.Nurse PractitionerPharmacistRadiologist Physical TherapistOccupational Therapist PsychologistCardiologistDietitian

Natural Resources & Agriculture

Lawn Maintenance Worker Veterinary AssistantAnimal TrainerAgricultural Sprayer Forest/Conservation Worker

Turfgrass Management TechnicianVeterinary TechnicianAnimal BreederAgricultural Inspector/Tech.Forest/Conservation Technician

Agriculture & Food Science TechnicianFish Hatchery Manager

Landscape Architecture Veteranarian Animal Scientist Agri-Science Engineer Conservationist/Forester

Food Scientist

Fish and Game Warden

Other Science

Weigher, Measurer, Checker, Sampler

Chemical TechnicianBiological TechnicianEnvironmental TechnicianNuclear Monitoring Technician

Chemist BiologistEnvironmentalist Nuclear Scientist Archeologist Anthropologist Forensic Scientist Meteorologist Geologist Physicist

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Recommended Electives and Activities Related to SCIENCE & HEALTH

--continued—

English 10th – 12th Grade Introduction to Speech Advanced Speech Reading Foreign Languages French I, II, III, AP German I, II, III, AP Spanish I, II, III, AP Mathematics 10th – 12th Grade Calculus Probability & Statistics Advanced Placement Statistics Discrete Mathematics Advanced Geometry Computer Science with JAVA 9th Grade Consumer Math Probability & Statistics Science—Biological 10th – 12th Grade Botany Zoology Academic Anatomy & Physiology Anatomy & Physiology Microbiology Science—Physical Science 10th – 12th Grade Forensic Chemistry Astronomy Academic Astronomy Engineering Physics Physics of Sports Science 9th Grade Human Systems and Disease Science, Technology, & Society

Social Studies 10th – 12th Grade Consumer Economics & Personal Finance Academic Economics Law & Citizenship Teenagers and the Law 9th Grade History of American Sports Miscellaneous 10th – 12th Grade Driver Education Improving Test Skills Technology 10th – 12th Grade Emerging Technologies Multi-Media 9th Grade Multimedia/Communication Technology Computer Essentials Business Education 10th – 12th Grade Introduction to Word Processing Advanced Word Processing Desktop Pub. & Web Maintenance MS Word & PowerPoint MS Excel & Access Keyboarding Intro. To Spreadsheet & Database Advanced Spreadsheet & Database 9th Grade Introduction to Word Processing Family & Consumer Science 10th – 12th Grade Child Development Early Development Lifetime Nutrition 9th Grade Introduction to Child Development Foods for Healthy Living Introduction to Teen Issues

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Recommended Electives and Activities Related to SCIENCE & HEALTH

(continued)

GACTC Dental Assistant Health Occupations Horticulture & Environmental Sciences Emergencies Services Career Experience Courses (Seniors Only**) Community Service School-To-Career/Cooperative Ed.

Related Clubs & Activities Astronomy Club Earthkeepers Club Foreign Language Club Interscholastic Reading Club Junior Academy of Science SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Scholastic Scrimmage Team Principal’s Student Advisory Committee Presidents’ Club

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CCAREER ENHANCEMENT

OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Academics

Career Awareness Class

All eighth grade students will have the opportunity to participate in a nine week Career Awareness Class where they will gain the knowledge, skills and abilities to make informed lifelong career related decisions. Students will gain knowledge about the AASD curriculum, Career Pathways, and will initiate their personal career portfolio through Choices.

Advanced Placement Courses These qualifying courses are college-level courses. Students MUST meet all the prerequisite requirements for each individual course in order to be considered for the course. Upon completion of the course in May, students will be required to take the College Entrance Examination Board. The cost of the exam is the responsibility of the student. Fee waivers are available for qualified students.

Dual Enrollment Program

The Dual Enrollment Program offers students taking selected Advanced Placement (AP) courses the opportunity to take a college level course and obtain college credits upon successful completion of the course requirements. Students in grades 10, 11, and 12 taking selected AP courses are eligible.

Dual Enrollment Programs allow students to begin earning college credits at a reduced cost while still in high school. Students who take several dual enrollment courses throughout high school can cut hundreds or thousands of dollars from their future college bill.

Articulation Agreements An articulation agreement is an officially approved agreement that matches coursework between either a high school and a community college or between a community college and a university. These agreements are designed to assist students in progressing smoothly from secondary to post-secondary programs without experiencing delays, duplication of courses, etc. Depending upon the terms of the agreement, if students achieve the requirements outlined in the agreement, students may receive credit for post-secondary courses, qualify for fee waivers, etc. Articulation agreements are presently in affect for students who follow a specified matrix of courses in the Business Education curriculum, Family Consumer Science (Child Care) curriculum, or certain programs offered at the Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center.

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Business Education and Family Consumer Science Programs of Study

Students who follow a specified matrix of courses in the Business Education or the Family Consumer Science curriculums and who pass the NOCTI test for their specific vocational/technical program of study will receive a certificate as a completer. Students who complete certain courses in the Business Education curriculum may receive the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. The student must qualify and pay a fee in order to take the MOS test for each specific Microsoft Office program (i.e. WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, OUTLOOK, etc.)

Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center Students following the Career and Technology Education courses of study will report to the Greater Altoona Career Technology Center for several periods of the day. Most programs offered are three-year programs. Upon successful completion of programs, students will have the option of attending a post-secondary institution or entering the workforce. NOCTI tests are administered in many of the programs of study, and students may earn certification in selected programs.

School-To-Career/Cooperative Work Experience

This experience is available to seniors only. Students have the opportunity to work in actual job experiences based on their career interests, skilled training, and academic achievements. Students will earn 2-3 credits depending on the work experience. It is recommended that students take computer courses that teach such skills as word processing, spreadsheets, database, multimedia, etc. These skills allow students to offer an employable skill to the employer in order to obtain a job. Students are paid directly by the employer. Students will be continually monitored and reviewed based on grades, attendance and discipline requirements.

Community Service

This course is available to senior students only. Attendance, grades and discipline are considerations for acceptance into the course and will be strictly enforced throughout the course. Students taking this course will have the opportunity to volunteer during the school day in an occupation they are considering for the future or at a site in which they have an interest. The course will give students a real life work experience unable to be gained in the classroom.

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Job Shadowing

Students may coordinate and set up job shadowing experiences that are related to their career interests. It is recommended that students meet with their School Counselor or the School-to-Career Coordinator for further details and instruction.

Summer Enrichment Activities

Students are encouraged to research and participate in summer programs that provide enrichment opportunities in specific career interest areas. These activities can provide invaluable personal and career learning experiences that can be used on college as well as employment applications. The Guidance Office maintains information and applications for programs such as, but not limited to PA Governor’s Week, PA Free Enterprise Week, and Leadership Enhancement Symposiums.

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Clubs & Activities Advanced Dance Club Key Club Ambassadors Club Lioneers Astronomy Club MLTV (Mountain Lion Television) Character Education Group Mock Trial (Forensics) Chess Club Mt. Echo/Quill & Scroll Circle of Friends National Art Honor Society Computer Club Peer Leadership Program Diversity Group Performing Arts Club Drama Club Principal’s Student Advisory Committee Earthkeepers Club Presidents’ Club Etc. REACH (Ready to Encourage Assist Care and Help) FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)

FCCLA (Family Career & Comm. Leaders of America) Scholastic Scrimmage Team Foreign Language Club Ski Club General Interest Club Speech League (Debate Team) Girls’ League Student Council Homecoming Committee Technology Club Interact Club YEA (Youth Educators of America) Interscholastic Reading Club Yearbook/Horseshoe Jr. Academy of Science Youth & Government Junior Achievement

Music Opportunities Band Chorus Color Guard Jazz Band Majorettes Orchestra Silks String Ensemble Vocal Ensemble Wind Ensemble

Intramural Sports Flag Football

3 on 3 Basketball 5 on 5 Basketball

Volleyball Water Volleyball

Team Sports

Baseball

Basketball Cheerleading Cross Country

Football Golf

Gymnastics Hockey Club

Soccer Softball

Swimming Tennis

Track & Field Volleyball Wrestling

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PPOST – SECONDARY OPPORTUNTIES

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ALTOONA AREA HIGH SCHOOL

CAREER CENTER

Location: Altoona Area High School

B Building – Room B100 Hours of Service: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Scheduled Evening Hours: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Check with Guidance Office for dates of scheduled evening hours)

Purpose: To provide a resource for students and parents to

research careers and post-secondary information. Patrons: Students and Their Parents

Teachers and Their Classes Post-Secondary Admission Representatives Military Representatives

Services:

The following services are offered through the AAHS Career Center: • Guided Career Exploration • Assessment Tools available to help match students to

careers • Post-Secondary School Representative Visitation • PSAT, SAT, and ACT Study Materials • Access the Job Bank or PA CareerLink to post a resume or

look for job opportunities

AAHS Main Office – 946-8305 AAHS Guidance Office – 946-8277 AAHS Attendance Office – 946-8296 GACTC Guidance Office -- 946-8468

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POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES

Testing Opportunities

When?

Why?

For More

Information

Cost* *(Subject

to Change)

PSAT 11th Grade October

Merit Scholarships To practice for SAT

AAHS Guidance

www.collegeboard.com

$20.00

SAT

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grade

College admission exam (Required by most colleges for admission)

AAHS Guidance

www.collegeboard.com

$43.00 Reasoning $20.00 Subject

ACT 12th grade

College admission exam

AAHS Guidance

www.ACT.org

$30.00 + 14.50 for the writing option

ASVAB

12th grade

ASVAB – Military (required) The ASVAB is the most widely used multiple aptitude test battery in the world, developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. Over half of all high schools nationwide participate in ASVAB testing.

AAHS Guidance

(NOCTI, MOS)

ASVAB –Free NOCTI – Free MOS - $50.00

NOCTI

NOCTI – National Occupational Competency Testing Institute certification NOCTI provides over 170 standardized technical assessments in a variety of occupational fields. These products and services are built upon nationally validated, workplace-based standards. Students enrolled in the Business Education and Family & Consumer Sciences curriculums and at the GACTC can be certified in their programs of study if they pass the NOCTI.

Business Education & Family Consumer

Science Office and Staff

Free

MOS

MOS – Microsoft Office Specialist certification for various MS Office programs (i.e. WORD, EXCEL, ACCESS, OUTLOOK, POWERPOINT, etc.)

Business Education & Family Consumer

Science Office and Staff

$50.00

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POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES

Career Information & Exploration Opportunities

When?

Why?

For More

Information

Cost* *(Subject

to Change)

GACTC Tour 8th grade

To observe classroom instruction and learn about career opportunities in technical fields. Interested students will have the option to apply to attend the GCTC beginning with their 10th grade scholastic year.

AAJHS Guidance Free

Speakers Symposium

9th grade Civics classes

To make students aware of the characteristics employers expect from their employees such as punctuality, honesty, initiative, etc.

AAJHS Guidance or the AAHS School-To-

Career Office Free

Post-Secondary

Opportunity Fair

10, 11, 12 grades

Fall

To meet and get information from colleges, trade schools, and military

AAHS Guidance Free

Rotary Career Fair

11th grade Spring

To listen to people in careers in which you may be interested AAHS Guidance $1.00

Financial Aid Night

11th, 12th grade

January

To receive insights into seeking financial aid for college

AAHS Guidance Free

College Visits

11th, 12th grade

To make appointments with Admissions Offices for tours of possible college choices

Contact college(s) of your choice, AAHS

Attendance Office must pre-approve visit

Your travel costs

Scholarship Opportunities

12th grade To research and to apply for scholarships to help cover educational expenses

AAHS Guidance

Watch MLTV Free

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POST-SECONDARY OPPORTUNITIES

Curriculum-Based Opportunities (Refer to the “Career Enhancement Opportunities” section for more details.)

When? Why? For

More Information

Cost* *(Subject to

Change)

Advanced Placement Courses

10th, 11th, and 12th grades

Some post-secondary institutions will give credit for certain AP classes if the student passes the AP exam with a certain grade. The number of credits given and acceptable AP exam grade vary between post-secondary institutions.

AAHS Guidance and

Post-Secondary Institutions

Fee for each AP exam

Dual Enrollment

Program

10th, 11th, and 12th grades

(selected AP Courses)

To obtain college credits upon successful completion of the course requirements. Earn college credit at a reduced cost.

AAHS Guidance and

Post-Secondary Institutions

Reduced cost per credit

Articulation Agreements

Must follow a matrix of courses in grades 10, 11, & 12

in curriculums offered through Bus. Ed., Family

Consumer Science, or certain programs

taught at the GACTC

To progress smoothly from secondary to post-secondary programs without delays, duplication of courses, etc. Students may receive course credit, fee waivers, etc. depending upon the terms of the agreements

Business Ed. & Family Consumer Science Teachers, AAHS Guidance,

GACTC Staff, and

Post Secondary Institutions

Fee for Exemption

Testing (Depends on the Post-Secondary Institution & the

terms of the agreement)

Greater Altoona

Career and Technology

Center (Programs of Study)

10th, 11th, and 12th grades

consecutively

To obtain technical training. After completing the three-year program, student may opt to enter the workforce or continue their education at the post-secondary level. Certain programs also offer certification.

AAHS Guidance and

GACTC Staff

Costs would depend on the

materials, tools, and uniforms needed for a

particular program of study

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FINANCIAL AID

INFORMATION

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FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION

NOTE: The following information is meant to be a guide only. It is highly recommended that students attend the financial aid night held in January and speak to their school counselor. FASFA and SAR FORMS The first step to obtaining financial aid is to file the FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID. (FASFA). The government uses this form to determine your eligibility for aid, which includes grants, scholarships, work-study, and loans. The Federal Government encourages on line submission of the FASFA. The FASFA can be found on the web at www.fafsa.ed.gov. You can also find a paper format of this form at your High School Counseling Office or your local library. You may call 1-800-4-FED-AID for an application or if you have questions about the FAFSA. Complete the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1 of each year. Federal taxes must be filed in order to complete the FASFA document. Submit the FAFSA even if you do not think you qualify for aid. Some private awards may consider FAFSA information as well. To submit your FAFSA online, you must first apply for a Personal Identification Number (PIN) so that you can electronically sign federal documents and access confidential information. To apply for a PIN go to www.pin.ed.gov. Once you submit your FAFSA, you will receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the U.S. Department of Education. The SAR summarizes the information you submitted on the FAFSA and presents the Expected Family Contribution (EFC), which tells you the amount your family is expected to contribute to education for the next academic year. When you submit your FAFSA, you will able to specify the names and school codes of up to six colleges. These colleges will automatically receive a copy of your SAR. Each school’s Financial Aid Department will then put a Financial Aid Package together to determine how to meet the cost of attending their school. Colleges offer merit-aid to talented students they want to attract. They also offer need-based aid in the form of scholarships, grants, employment and low-interest loans to low-income students with the least resources. Cost of Attendance (COA) minus Expected Family Contribution (EFC) = Financial Need COA minus EFC minus Total Awarded Financial Aid = Unmet Need

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FEDERAL GRANTS and LOANS

1. Must File FASFA 2. Must be a U.S. Citizen or an eligible non-citizen 3. Complete High School or obtain a GED 4. Have not been convicted of selling/possessing illegal drugs 5. Complete a Selective Service registration (men only)

The following grants and loans will be based on the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) determined by FASFA. Please be aware that grant money does not need to be repaid and loans need to be repaid under the set conditions of the specific loan.

• Federal Pell Grants

• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG): Awarded to

students with exceptional financial need. Qualifying students with the lowest EFC figures.

• Academic Competitiveness Grants and National SMART Grants: Will provide

additional grants to qualifying students. You must be a Federal Pell Grant recipient. You must major in math, science, engineering, computer science, technology, or national security foreign language. You must have a 3.0, be a full time student and be a U.S. citizen.

• Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP): LEAP provides both

grants and payments for community service work-study. This grant varies from school to school.

• Federal Perkins Loan Program: Low interest, subsidized (in school/ in grace)

loan at a fixed rate.

• Stafford Student Loans: Made in the name of the student. Annual loan limits apply.

• PLUS Loans: Available for parents of dependent students.

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STATE GRANT PROGRAMS

1. Must File FASFA 2. Resident of the state 3. High School Graduate or obtain a GED 4. Complete the Pennsylvania Higher education Assistance

Agency (PHEAA) Status Notice. Sent to all students filing a FASFA.

5. Be enrolled in a school approved by PHEAA for Pennsylvania State Grant purposes.

6. Satisfactory Character (not incarcerated) The following are grants and scholarships offered by the state. Maximum awards for part time and full time students vary annually.

• New- Economy technology Scholarship (NETS) Program: Includes SciTech Scholarship and Technology Scholarship. Student must be enrolled in an approved science or technology program and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Student must agree to be employed in PA in a related field one year for each year of scholarship funds received.

• Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship: Qualifying students are in the top 5% of their

high school class, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher, and have a qualifying SAT or ACT score. These students are selected by lottery with a minimum of two winners per county.

• PHEAA Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES) Award Program: The student

must file a Byrd application, meet all requirements, but not be a Byrd recipient.

• PHEAA Work Study Programs

• Educational Assistance Program (EAP) for the National Guard

• Post-secondary Education Gratuity Program (PEGP): This program

assist children of Pennsylvania police officers, firefighters, rescue and ambulance squad members, correction employees, and National Guard members who died in the line of duty. Please be aware of further eligibility requirements.

• Chafee Education Training Grant Program: Available to foster care

or former foster care youth who meet additional requirements.

• Workforce Advancement Grant for Education (WAGE) Program: Available for adult learners or independent students. Independent student status is based on federal requirements.

• PATH: PHEAA Partnerships for Access to Higher education (PATH) Programs

• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)

• PennSERVE (PA Chapter of Americorps)

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STATE LOANS

1. Must file FASFA 2. Must be a Pennsylvania state resident 3. Must be enrolled in a college or university 4. Meet the individual requirements of the lending

institution

The following are some examples of state loans that the student or the parent may apply for:

• PHEAA Keystone Best: Discounted Stafford Loan.

• Keystone PLUS: Federal PLUS Loan. Plus Loans are available for parents of dependent students.

• Keystone EXTRA: Loan alternative that allows a student to borrow amounts

in addition to the Federal Stafford Loan. SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are awarded to qualifying students. Money does not need to be repaid. The following are suggested sources by which a student may apply for scholarships. (However, these sources are not limited to this list.)

• Academic • Fine Arts, performing arts and craft arts • Athletic • Pageants • Service Organizations • Scholarship focused organizations • Corporations and Foundations • Employment Based • Unions • Political and advocacy Organizations • Business and professional Associations • Religious and Social Organizations • Credit Unions

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Program Type of Aid Program Details Annual Award Amount

Federal Pell Grant

Grant: does not have to be repaid

Available almost exclusively to undergraduates; all eligible

students will receive the Federal Pell Grant amounts they qualify

for

$400 to $4,050

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity

Grant (FSEOG)

Grant: does not have to be repaid

For undergraduates with exceptional financial need;

priority is given to Federal Pell Grant recipients; funds depend

on availability at school

$100 to $4,000

Federal Work-Study

Money is earned while attending

school; does not have to be repaid

For undergraduate and graduate students; jobs can be on campus or off campus; students are paid

at least minimum wage

No annual minimum or maximum award amounts

Federal Perkins Loan

Loan: must be repaid

5% loans for both undergraduate and graduate students; payment is owed to the school that made

the loan

$4,000 maximum for undergraduate students; $6,000 maximum for graduate students;

no minimum award amount

Subsidized FFEL1 or Direct2 Stafford

Loan 1This type of Stafford Loan is from the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. The loan is known as a FFEL (or Federal) Stafford Loan.

2This type of Stafford Loan is from the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. The loan is known as a Direct Loan.

Loan: must be repaid; you must be at least a half-

time student

Subsidized: U.S. Department of Education pays interest while

borrower is in school and during grace and deferment periods

$2,625 to $8,500,depending on grade level

Unsubsidized FFEL1 or Direct2

Stafford Loan 1This type of Stafford Loan is from the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. The loan is known as a FFEL (or Federal) Stafford Loan.

2This type of Stafford Loan is from the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. The loan is known as a Direct Loan.

Loan: must be repaid; you must be at least a half-

time student

Unsubsidized: Borrower is responsible for interest during life of the loan; financial need not a

requirement

$2,625 to $18,500,depending on grade level (includes any

subsidized amounts received for the same period)

FFEL or Direct PLUS Loan

Loan: must be repaid

Available to parents of dependent undergraduate

students enrolled at least half time

Maximum amount is cost of attendance minus any other

financial aid the student receives; no minimum award

amount

1 This type of Stafford Loan is from the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program. The loan is known as a FFEL (or Federal) Stafford Loan.

2This type of Stafford Loan is from the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. The loan is known as a Direct Loan.

Types of Federal Financial Aid

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