carol ann lott introduction to gacollege411.org. agenda 2 overview create an account career planning...
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Carol Ann Lott
Introduction to GAcollege411.org
Overview
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• GAcollege411.org is a free, online tool created to help Georgia students plan, apply and pay for college
• Provided by the State of Georgia
• Administered by the Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC)
GAcollege411.org
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Career Planning
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Learn About Yourself
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Explore Careers: Career List
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Explore Careers: Career Descriptions
• Resume Builder• Cover Letter• Job Interview Practice• Thank-You Letter
Builder
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Get A Job
High School Planning
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• Helpful advice on how to get and stay ahead in class
• How To…• Homework Helpers
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Succeeding in High School
College Planning
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Test Prep
• Research post secondary schools based on over 30 criteria
– Location– School Size– Tuition Costs– Test Scores– And more
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Explore Schools
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Explore Schools
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Applications & Transcripts
Financial Aid Planning
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Financial Aid 101
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Scholarships
HOPE Program
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• Academic or Merit Scholarships– HOPE Scholarship– Zell Miller Scholarship
• Grants– HOPE Grant– Zell Miller Grant– Strategic Industries Workforce Development Grant (SIWDG)– HOPE GED Grant
• Loans– Student Access Loan (SAL)– Student Access Loan – Technical (SALT)
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Financial Aid Applications
• Select a program
• Click on the program name to view requirements
• If eligible and would like to apply for the program, select Apply for this Program
• Click Select to submit your application
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Financial Aid Applications: GSFAPPS
Your Portfolio
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Your Profile
• Experiences• Activities• Community Services and
Service Learning• Physical Health Activities• Awards, Distinctions and
Honors• Leadership Experiences• Networking• Projects
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Be Social
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GSFC and GAcollege411
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OUR MISSIONTo promote and increase access to education
beyond high school for Georgians.
OUR VISIONTo be the premier provider of student financial
aid and educational services for Georgians.