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Your guide to life after high school

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You could be studying now for a career that doesn’t even exist yet. App developer, social media manager, cloud engineer, digital marketing specialist — these jobs were not around a decade ago. Jobs may also disappear over the next decade or demand for certain jobs will decrease sharply. The goal of this publication is to provide a guide to high school students about what steps to take to be successful in their life after graduation — no matter how uncertain the future may seem. Whether you are headed to college, are undecided, or are going to work right out of high school, you’ll find information in the 2018-2019 edition of NH Next: Your Guide to Life After High School that applies to you. Read about starting on a career path, even if you aren’t sure what you want to do yet, and what skills you’ll need to succeed in any industry. Also, learn more about workforce training programs developed by businesses and colleges in New Hampshire where you can get paid as you learn. You’ll also want to know what industries will have the most jobs in the coming years. Check out what our experts have to say about the jobs outlook specific to the Granite State. Remember that you don’t have to figure out all of this on your own. Talk to your school’s guidance counselor about your high school’s programs and what opportunities are available to you. Teachers and parents are also there to help you with your decision-making process and support you as you work toward doing something that you will love.

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Fyour ind Knowing your options will help you get on the right career path By Rob Levey

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our high school career is coming to a close, so what comes after that? There is no one right answer because everyone is different and there are nearly as many kinds of jobs as people.

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What students can do right now, however, is “explore” what is out there, according to Carey Walker, director of admissions at Great Bay Community College. “Most students only know about a small portion of the career opportunities that are available to them,” she said. “Colleges have so many options for majors and they can be obscure. What is a Surgical Technologist really?” Noting there are many career interest assessment tools, Walker said all institutions within the Community College System of New Hampshire feature a career coach on their respective websites. This tool, she said, connects interests with majors and regional career options so students can see “what you like to do, what your major should be, and what you will get paid to do it.” “You should talk to people about what they do at their job, what is their title, and how they get there,” she added. “I always encourage students

to read course descriptions in the college catalog. You may realize that all of the courses within a specific discipline sound really interesting but the major isn’t one you considered before.” In working with students to explore their career options, Richard Paiva, director of technical studies at at Milford High School & Applied Technology Center, said he focuses less on helping them find the right fit than on developing the ability to manage themselves. He said this emphasis is necessary because no one today is entirely sure what career options will exist 10 to 15 years from now. “There will be jobs in things we never even heard of,” he said. “If you think about it, a social media manager did not exist 20 years ago. What we want is for kids to embrace change, because that ‘right fit’ will change a lot.” Al Lawrence, owner of Artisan Electric in Dover, agrees with Paiva, and added that more choices for students come with several caveats.

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“Even though students have more choices than anyone before them ever had, they don’t really have any idea what those opportunities really are all about,” he said. “Maybe more importantly, students don’t know what might be fulfilling to them.” Career and Technical Education

For Lawrence, what may fulfill many students is unfortunately not as well known to them based on a stigma that generally surrounds what is referred to “the trades.” “I’m a big advocate for the trades, which is why I challenge the historic view of them,” he said. “There are so many opportunities in the trades with some involving getting your hands dirty and others behind a desk, but they are for the most part well-paying jobs and interesting…Many students today simply have a misconception about what is available to them in this broad industry.” Citing “a massive skills gap” in today’s workforce and available jobs, Lawrence said Career and Technical Education (CTE) centers, generally available to juniors and seniors, represent a great “first step to explore possible careers.” “There are so many opportunities in the technical, skilled, health and service sectors, but there aren’t enough people to fill them,” said Lawrence, who serves as treasurer for SkillsUSA NH. SkillsUSA NH, with more than 600 members statewide, promotes the importance and relevancy of CTE. “I love the career I am in, and I get to work with some of the latest advancements in technology,” he added. “If you are a student today and unsure about going to college, there are some exciting opportunities in the trades, construction, manufacturing and technical sectors. You can make a lot of money, too, with the right training.” For students who feel that a four-year college does reflect their particular interest, however, Walker cited the relevance of CCSNH. 10 |

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New Hampshire’s community colleges

“We have spent a lot of time making sure that our programs align in such a way that students can adjust their academic path without adding additional time onto their degree or completing courses that aren’t necessary,” she said. “We have clustered our degrees into Academic Focus Areas in which students can easily move between while deciding on a path.”

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She said CCSNH schools also look at gateway courses within each discipline and monitor individual student’s successes. If students are not successful in an introductory course, they may want to rethink their path sooner rather than later. “Students can also rest assured that if a CCSNH School is offering a program, then there is a need for it in the workforce,”

she added. “Our programs are influenced by the current workforce needs as well as long-standing programs being updated and adjusted to meet the needs of industry.” Doug Cullen, manager of career services at Pinkerton Academy in Derry, said industry needs should play a large role in helping decide “what is next,” but students should also “try out their interests experimentally.” Try it out

“With unemployment at an all-time low, industry is opening its doors to students in a variety of ways,” he said. “There’s no greater feeling than taking a risk on a dream and having it pay off.” He said there are also few greater frustrations for someone than ending up in an occupation or college major he/she does not like with the knowledge that other choices could have been explored prior to graduation. “Think about what you like in your life and what subjects you might enjoy — focus on that and your skills,” he added. Lawrence agreed and said these skills are more than just technical. “There are soft skills we look for in the workplace — things like ability to communicate, work as a team, think critically,” he said. “Succeeding in a career will rest on developing those skills, too.” Dr. Ross Gittell, CCSNH chancellor, said the development of these soft skills positions students for not just one kind of job, but many, as they apply to a wide range of industries. He said their importance may be gleaned from students’ own experiences as consumers. “You want a good product, but you also want good customer service — whether it is at a store, through texts or social media,” he said. “The skills that go into good customer service — communication and problem-solving as examples — are ones you want to develop yourself.” nh next 2018-2019

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Opportunities outlook Several industries have the potential to grow and add jobs in New Hampshire By Rob Levey

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There are several industries with aggressive growth potential according to the 2016-2026 Projections by Industry and Occupation Report issued June 2018 by New Hampshire Employment Security.

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Health care: 16% growth or 14,000 new jobs

Construction: 9% growth or 2,400 new jobs

Technology: 20% growth or 2,100 new jobs

Hospitality: 8% growth or 4,800 new jobs

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Manufacturing is another industry with considerable potential, noted Phil Przybyszewski, Sector Partnership Initiative workforce solutions project director. “There is a high number of retirees in this sector, so there are still job opportunities in manufacturing,” he said. “Most notable would be CNC machine tool operators and programmers that are projected to grow 16 percent over this 10-year span.” The overall projection across all industries in New Hampshire is equally strong through 2026 with an expected 6 percent increase, or an additional 42,000 jobs. SPI is a grant-funded, industry-led collaboration that addresses current workforce needs in five key sectors across New Hampshire. One of these sectors is hospitality, which the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association and the state projects to grow by 8 to 10 percent in the coming years. According to NHLRA’s Amie Pariseau, who serves as sector partnership advisor, there are challenges to this growth that represent opportunities for today’s students.

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“Constricting this growth is the lack of workers,” she said. “Tourism is up in the state so there is demand for new business such as hotels, but the challenge for people remains.” Part of the challenge with hospitality is the stigma often associated with it. “When you think of career pathways in the hospitality industry, you likely picture a chef in a restaurant or front desk agent in a hotel,” she said. “These careers are vital and often considered the epitome of an industry job, but there are overlooked and underutilized opportunities in hospitality that lead to a path of success as well.” The hospitality industry, she said, is a broad category of fields within the service industry that includes hotels and resorts, restaurants, event planning, theme parks, marketing and sales, and more. “Career pathways in hospitality reveal the ‘promote from within’ mindset and the increasing salaries that build with experience,” she said. “Your skills in math would be helpful in a restaurant to manage purchasing, watching inventory, and budgets. Your skills in

graphic design can be utilized by a new hotel working on a brand campaign complete with logo and website design.” According to Pariseau, those skills are just two examples. “No matter your interest, there is almost certainly a place for you in the hospitality industry,” she said. Construction and manufacturing, according to Stacey Kallelis, work-based learning coordinator at Salem High School, are two other strong industries with similar challenges. “Construction and manufacturing are fields where we have industry interest, but not student interest,” she said. “We need to reach the parents to have them view them as viable career paths.” “Not all construction or manufacturing jobs are ‘general labor’ type positions,” she said. In construction, for example, she said there are multiple career pathways, such as project management and engineering. She said New Hampshire is home to many innovative companies in the manufacturing sector. “There are some really interesting manufacturing companies right here in New Hampshire making products for aerospace, government contracts and more,” she added. Frank Xydias of Milford High School & Applied Technology Center agrees and noted that high-tech companies like Oracle, Armi, and Deka have locations near the Merrimack River. “It is a good time to live in New Hampshire when companies like Tesla are visiting Manchester Community College to interview and hire students in the Advanced Manufacturing Program,” he added. New Hampshire was once known for “traditional manufacturing,” but Xydias said it is now “an epicenter for Smart/Advanced Manufacturing,” which includes robots, programmable logic controllers, mechatronics applications and more. “A most recent news article published that BAE is expanding to Manchester and offering as many as 400 newly created careers, many of which fall within high-tech career offerings,” he said. “This is very promising for New Hampshire’s workforce and career outlook.” Xydias said what is also promising is the level of investment by industry itself in creating employment opportunities that also include students. He cited Hitchiner as one example. “Hitchiner partners with Milford High School & Applied Technology Center for job shadows, internships, externships, presenters for career day events and more,” he said. In April 2018, Hitchiner also announced a $50 million capital investment to support existing and new growth within the industry. At the college level, he said Hitchiner already partners with all seven community colleges as well as local colleges and universities. In discussing the current job market across all sectors in the state, Al Lawrence, owner of Artisan Electric in Dover, said the need for “talented, young people” in the workforce has never been greater. “The workforce is growing older in the state, and business owners like me are putting a lot of thought into how to attract young people,” he said. “In many of these sectors, including mine, we have access to the latest technologies, too, and many of us work directly with the public. Each day is a new experience, and that is very exciting.”

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Benefit from participating in an employers’ skill-specific training program By Rob Levey

ith employers across the state struggling to meet their hiring needs, many have begun to develop skill-specific workforce training programs to train and retain employees.

Many of these businesses partner with one of the seven colleges in the Community College System of New Hampshire. Beth Doiron, director of College Access and DoE Programs and Initiatives at CCSNH, cited Microelectronic Boot Camp at Nashua Community College as one example. “It is a 10-week, non-credit bearing course designed to meet industry demands that teaches students basic military standards and assembly techniques for radio frequency (RF) and microwave electronic (MW) electronic assemblies,” she said. “The skills are taught with visual lectures and hands-on practice utilizing equipment common to microelectronics assembly techniques.” The course, she added, prepares participants to begin an entry-level wire bonding position. “Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed an interview at BAE Systems,” said Doiron, who added that the program runs continuously throughout the academic year. 16 | www.nhnext.com

Dr. Ross Gittell, CCSNH chancellor, also referenced Microelectronic Boot Camp. His focus, though, was on BAE Systems and additional opportunities it creates for students. “BAE will pay for your tuition to get your associate’s degree while you are employed,” he said. “Students get a job and get their tuition paid, and it is not just limited to an associate’s degree. You can go on to UNH and get an engineering degree, and they will pay for that, too.” One related workforce initiative at CCSNH is WorkReadyNH, which provides assessment, instruction and credentialing in key skill areas identified by employers as essential to workplace success. The program has no cost. “It’s designed to work with participants who are unemployed or underemployed,” Doiran said. “The program is made up of 60 hours of soft-skills instruction.” Upon completing the program, participants earn a certificate of completion from a community college as well as a national

Work Readiness Credential, which is broken into four levels of proficiency. In speaking about WorkReadyNH and other related workforce training opportunities, Doiron said the state’s community colleges represent an increasingly smart investment for students. “It can be a program where you get some short-term skills training or a program where you get a two-year degree to tack onto a four-year degree, or it can be a two-year degree and you go right to work,” she said. The Sector Partnership Initiative is also working to create workforce development opportunities, many in partnership with CCSNH. One current example is the New Hampshire Advanced Manufacturing Partnership, which is funded by a National Science Foundation grant managed by UNH. “The grant funds the placement of community college students as interns at small New Hampshire businesses,” said Phil Przybyszewski, SPI workforce solutions project director. “This is a pilot with the intent of proving the concept, which will lead to a larger grant that would have nationwide acceptance.” SPI is also working to develop extending learning opportunities. One example is an in-school composites training

program at Spaulding High School in Rochester for 13 seniors. It is a program co-sponsored by Great Bay Community College and Safran Aerospace. The New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association is another big player in workforce development in New Hampshire. In partnership with Granite State College, NHLRA offers Fundamentals of Hospitality Management (leadership, communications, and conflict resolution) and Managing Human Resources in Hospitality (interviewing skills, building a positive workplace culture, giving constructive and positive feedback, and policies and procedures). “We will be adding Managing Operations in Hospitality, which covers cost controls, inventory, and profit and loss, in the second quarter of 2019,” said NHLRA’s Amie Pariseau, who serves as Sector Partnership Advisor. “The three ‘series’ come with a certificate endorsed by the NHLRA and Granite State College.” To date, she said 52 participants have completed all three sessions and received a certificate. Another current NHLRA initiative includes a project with Ascentria Care Alliance to connect with Bhutanese and Rhodesian populations in the Concord

and Nashua areas. The curriculum, she said, focuses on learning vocabulary needed in the industry. “Once a level of comfort of the language is achieved, students will have the opportunity to job shadow and/or become employed at local restaurants and hotels,” she said. Citing numerous workforce development opportunities and initiatives throughout the state, Gittell said there is a broad takeaway for students. “Through applied training, you are developing skills that are very much in demand in the marketplace and you can apply for different positions,” he said. He cited skills related to data analytics as just one example. “With cloud computing, there is a need for data analytics across a range of fields and industries,” he said. “You can move around.” Aside from the logistics of walking down a particular career pathway, however, Gittell emphasized the importance that students not only work hard to achieve their goals, but follow their passion. “Think about what really excites you and be passionate about it and enjoy it,” he said. “It is very important to enjoy what you are doing.”

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Gain real-world experience through internships and apprenticeships By Rob Levey

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Many of these kinds of opportunities are spearheaded by industry. At Cirtronics in Milford, Human Resources Manager Kelly Frazier said they work closely with Milford High School & Applied Technology Center. “Every year, we welcome interns in a wide range of roles,” she said. “Some are looking to explore what modern manufacturing is like, and others know they’re interested in working in this field and want to gain real work experience.” To encourage participation, Frazier said they offer a flexible schedule to enable students to work during times that fit their schedules. “This way they have time for activities after school and homework,” she said. As for why they support such opportunities, Frazier said there is no substitute for “handson” experience. “Internships offer true hands-on experiences that take the student out of the classroom and puts them in a real working environment,” she said. “These students get to actually do part of the job they are hoping to get a career in and not just observe or do research.” Al Lawrence, owner of Artisan Electric in Dover, said he is “a big fan” of internships and

apprenticeships, which is why he is willing to pay students who are interested in them. “I want to make investments in young people and give them a taste for what it is actually like to be an electrician,” he said. “You can only learn so much from a textbook. This is real-world experience, and there is no substitute for it…With the workforce shortage, employers like me benefit from the help, too.” Employers are not the only ones who benefit, according to Stacy Kallelis, work based learning coordinator at Salem High School. “Students who intern develop relevant technical skills in their desired field as well as soft skills to succeed in any future position,” she said. “Internships also help students build their network, which can create opportunities for future internships or employment. Students also build their resumes and have talking points relative to specific experiences.” Richard Paiva, director of technical studies at Milford High School & Applied Technology Center, manages their internship opportunities, which he said number about 50 per year. He said these internships are offered in fields that range from mechanical engineering, law

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enforcement and marketing to diagnostic imaging, graphic design and exercise science. “We will work with any business that wants to work with kids,” he said. According to Paiva, internships are not primarily focused on helping students develop technical skills. “Eighty percent of kids get to do internships that are exploratory and the other 20 percent practice technical skills,” he said. “Internships are more about practicing career readiness skills. Can you meet deadlines? When your mentor gives you a project and you are done, can you figure out the next thing you can do?” He said the emphasis behind their internship opportunities and advising philosophy in general is to help prepare students for success in life. “We can always help students with that they want to do, but the reality is the jobs they will get do not even exist today,” said Paiva. “In order to get them to this future, we need to concentrate on the most important things — reliability, communication, dependability,

collaboration…Those are the universal skills kids will need to be successful in the workplace and life.” Beth Doiron, director of College Access and DoE Programs and Initiatives at CCSNH, said internships and apprenticeships benefit industry and students in multiple ways. “They are critical to helping New Hampshire employers meet their workforce needs,” she said. “Internships allow students to learn more about the career they are interested in and provide them with valuable work experience.” She said such experiences enable students to directly apply knowledge they have learned in the classroom, which increases their ability to arrive at the workplace with required skills. Noting internships could be one day, one month, a semester or a year, Doiron said apprenticeships use “an earn while you learn approach” and can last from one to four years. “In an apprenticeship, students are hired by the employer, begin structured on-thejob training while simultaneously attending classroom related instruction,” she said. “Apprenticeships allow employers to meet

their immediate workforce needs through individually designed training programs that put employees to work from day one.” According to Frank Xydias, engineering teacher at Milford High School & Applied Technology Center, the importance of learning outside the classroom cannot be overemphasized. “Opportunities like internships and job shadowing offer students a chance to explore a career pathway, connect with professionals, utilize professional and essential communication skills, and represent the district,” he said. Xydias cited a long-term benefit to the state itself, too. “I have seen a direct correlation to partnering students with companies and their connections back to New Hampshire,” he said. “I am still in contact with former students who are either college students or professional engineers. All of these students are still in contact with or work for the companies they were paired up with while in high school. That is a wonderful statistic for our program and partner companies.” nh next 2018-2019

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Glossary & additional resources

Career Planning Guide courtesy of New Hampshire Employment Security: The guide describes 770 occupations, along with employment, job outlook, average wage, skills and education needed. This information can help you plan career goals, choose a training path or search for a new career. www.nhes.nh.gov CCSNH (www.ccsnh.edu) is a public system of higher education consisting of seven colleges across the state including: • Lakes Region Community College, Laconia • Manchester Community College • Nashua Community College • NHTI Concord’s Community College • River Valley Community College, Claremont • White Mountains Community College, Berlin College and career resources web links: Courtesy of NH Scholars, www.nhscholars.org

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New Hampshire Career and Technical Education (CTE): New Hampshire Career and Technical Education (CTE) is hands-on, real-world learning that applies directly to a job or career. CTE is offered at the high school level statewide and leads to well-paying jobs and fulfilling careers. Students explore their interests such as health care, automotive technology or finance while earning college credits and industry certifications, before entering college. www.nh-cte.org NHInternships.com is a free resource for New Hampshire employers – courtesy of Stay Work Play – to post their open internship positions and for students and recent graduates to find realworld, work-based educational opportunities with New Hampshire businesses and organizations. www.stayworkplay.org/internships

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he total cost for attending college, or the “cost of attendance,” includes tuition, fees, room and board, as well as an allowance for personal expenses, such as travel, books, laundry and the occasional pizza. You can find the cost of attendance in college catalogs and websites. You can also access a net price calculator on colleges’ financial aid websites to get a better idea of how much college will cost your family after accounting for any financial aid you have been awarded.

Scholarship

Ninety percent of all outside scholarships come from local organizations. There are a lot of great resources and websites available to help you find these opportunities. Take a look at some of the more popular resources available to help you find free money.

The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation (www.nhcf.org) annually distributes more than $5 million in grant aid and loans to New Hampshire students. This is the largest source of independent student aid in New Hampshire. There are more than 300 separate funds established by individuals, families, organizations and businesses, all to support higher education. While most of the scholarships and loans are awarded to students entering college, already in college or pursuing a graduate degree, the Foundation continually looks for new ways to deliver scholarship services to non-traditional adult students returning to school or exploring training opportunities. Dollars for Scholars (www.scholarshipamerica.org) is a national network of 1,000 community-based, volunteer-driven scholarship foundations in cities, towns and neigh-

Q: What is a net price calculator and how can it help me?

To make it easier for prospective students to figure out how much it will actually cost to go to college (sticker price vs. actual cost) Congress passed a law that, among other things, requires all colleges to offer a net price calculator on their websites. Essentially, it allows you to get a detailed estimate of your out-of-pocket costs as well as your eligibility for financial aid long before you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Q: Why should I apply for financial aid? There can be both federal and institutional money to help you and your family meet some of the costs of postsecondary education. Aid can be based on several criteria including family income, student academics or program of study. Even if you think you might not qualify, you should still apply; many students and their families miss their chance at receiving aid. Before filing the FAFSA, many parents want to know how colleges will assess their financial situation. Go to www.studentaid.ed.gov/ sa/fafsa/estimate to get an early calculation on your Expected Family Contribution. The EFC is the amount of money the FAFSA determines

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borhoods throughout the United States. Founded in 1958, Dollars for Scholars is the largest-standing Scholarship America Program. Dollars for Scholars Chapters award millions of dollars in scholarships each year to thousands of students. Lakes Region Scholarship Foundation (www.lrscholarship.org) has awarded more than $5.9 million in scholarships to more than 4,900 recipients since 1956. Consider a parent’s (or relative’s) workplace. Look at local awards from civic organizations. Search for awards from private trusts. Many local organizations provide scholarships to high schools and libraries. The School Counseling Office at your high school will post many local scholarship opportunities. Check with your school counselor for more information. National websites also offer some local opportunities. Check with National Search Databases such as www.fastweb.com and www.collegeboard.org. Courtesy of the Center for College Planning at The NHHEAF Network Organizations

that the student and his/her family can contribute toward the cost of one year of college. Essentially, the EFC represents the minimum you will have to pay based on your family’s needs.

Q: How do I apply for financial aid? To be considered eligible for financial aid (including need-based federal aid, grants, loans and work-study), students and their families must fill out the FAFSA. Colleges and universities use this application to determine how much aid students are eligible to receive. The FAFSA can be completed starting Oct. 1 of the year before you intend to enroll in school and must include your parents’ federal tax-return information from the previous year. If you have concerns about getting parental support through the process, contact The NHHEAF Network Organizations’ Center for College Planning (CCP) at 1-888-747-2382, ext. 119. Our college counselors have experience working with unaccompanied youth, foster youth and youth-in-care. Some colleges also require supplemental forms, such as the CSS PROFILE® form. Check with each school’s financial aid office for details. To continue to qualify for aid, you must submit a FAFSA form each year by the school’s deadline. The FAFSA can be filled out and submitted electronically at www.fafsa.gov — and beginning in October 2018, it is expected students and/or parents will be able to complete the FAFSA on their mobile device via Federal Student Aid’s FAFSA app. nh next 2018-2019

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Q: When do I apply for financial aid? Each college may have a different deadline for filing financial aid applications. Most deadlines for regular admissions candidates range from Feb. 1 to March 15. However, some early admission or early decision deadlines could be as early as Nov. 1. Check with each school to be sure you know the school’s filing dates. Missing a posted deadline could mean a significant reduction in the amount of aid received.

Q: What types of aid are available? TThere are two types of financial aid — gift aid and self-help aid. Gift aid is money that does not need to be paid back and is comprised of grants and scholarships. Grants are usually need-based, which means eligibility is based on your family’s ability to pay for college (as determined by the federal government and the college). Scholarships are usually merit-based, which means eligibility is based on your talent (academic, artistic or athletic) or possibly community service. Some scholarships are also offered through local scholarship programs and applications can be found in the school counseling office at your high school. Self-help aid includes student loans and work study. The federal loan programs, the Perkins and Stafford Loans, are flexible with students and have excellent repayment terms. Most students do not need to pay back their loans until they graduate. Work study is also considered a form of financial aid. College students can earn money at an on-campus job, with most jobs averaging about 10 to 15 hours a week. Earnings are most commonly used to cover personal expenses.

Q: What is an award letter? An award letter is the official notification from a college or university’s financial aid office that outlines the aid awarded to an individual student. An award letter may include federal grants, college grants, scholarships, student loans, student employment/work study and parent loans. It is important to understand that the award packages will differ from school to school based on the school’s available resources and your family’s level of need at each campus. A family’s level of need at a local community college may be different than at a four-year private college. However, don’t assume a higher cost institution is out of reach for you. Often, private institutions have large endowments to support scholarships. In some cases, a private college may actually cost less than a public college.

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Maximize your search 1. Start looking early. While searching for additional scholarships takes time and energy, it is well worth it if it helps reduce tuition costs. The more time you dedicate to your scholarship searches, the more options you will have. 2. Organize scholarship materials. Each scholarship may have a separate application deadline and specific criteria. Many scholarships require one or more of the following: • Parent and student financial information • Personal statement or essay • Letters of recommendation • Proof of eligibility (credentials) • High school transcript • Standardized test scores 3. Follow instructions and proofread. Complete the application accurately and fully. Include all required materials. Make sure your applications and essays are legible and free of grammatical or spelling errors. Be certain your essay responds to the question asked. Do not forget to sign and date the application. 4. Make copies of everything. If your application is lost, this will make it much easier to resend your application. 5. Apply early. Keep a calendar of application deadlines. Consider using certified mail or return receipt. While the majority of the deadlines may not be until spring of senior year, many of the national scholarship deadlines are earlier. Courtesy of the Center for College Planning at The NHHEAF Network Organizations

ing awarded scholarships offered at the local level. Start at your school counseling office and browse the bulletin boards and the scholarship file cabinets for many of the local opportunities. Your school may post scholarships online, so check the website as well. Utilize scholarship search engines that highlight grants and scholarships for New Hampshire students. Visit www.nhcf.org (New Hampshire Charitable Foundation) for N.H.-based scholarships. After exhausting all of the local avenues, broaden your search to the national level at websites such as www.fastweb.com or www. scholarship.com. Also, inquire at your parent’s place of employment, library and your college’s financial aid office for other opportunities.

Q: Where can I go for free help applying for financial aid?

Contact the Center for College Planning (CCP) at The NHHEAF Network Organizations to schedule an appointment with one of our expert college counselors at 1-888-747-2382, ext. 119 or collegeplanning@nhheaf.org. Free workshops are offered at high schools around the state. To find out when we will be in your community, check out our events calendar at www.nhheaf.org/index. asp#calendar. Courtesy of the Center for College Planning at The NHHEAF Network Organizations

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s it too late to start saving for college? Not really! The truth is, even if you are in high school and haven’t started saving, there are still things you can do to make college more affordable. Get college credit early

Many high schools offer advanced placement (AP) courses that allow students who test at a certain level to earn college credit. In addition, check to see if colleges in your area offer concurrent enrollment – you earn both high school and college credit for the courses in which you are enrolled – for much less than the standard price of college coursework. Ask your school counselor about Running Start courses offered through the Community College System of NH (www.ccsnh. edu) and how you can even take two of these courses for free. Go for 2 First

Begin your college career at a local two-year community college, a less expensive alternative that will offer you many of the same experiences of a four-year university. After taking core courses, you can transfer to a four-year school and save a lot of cash while still moving toward your undergraduate degree. Check out the Community College System of NH for information on the Dual Admissions and NHTransfer programs that make transferring easier.

These savings can be used to purchase books, supplies and class materials. You may also need money during your first week of school to pay for parking passes and cable setup. If you are able to save a considerable amount of money, you can use it for spending money throughout the semester or to help pay a portion of the tuition costs. look for deals on textbooks

You have options when it comes to purchasing your textbooks. Check out your college bookstore’s selection of used textbooks. Usually they are in very good condition and sold at a partial discount. You can also try using the internet to find bargain books. Check out these sites for great deals: www.eFollett.com, www.bigwords.com, and www.amazon.com. You can also rent, yes rent, your textbooks for a huge savings. Check out www.chegg.com, www.amazon.com, or www. textbooks.com for more information. Higher education incentives

Borrowing to pay tuition can be a little nervewracking for families, but you should know there are some benefits associated with paying college costs. Families and students can go to irs.gov to find out about the American Opportunity and Lifetime Learning Credit, Tuition and Fees Deduction and Student Loan Interest Deduction.

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Tips for parents

Attending a public college or university in New Hampshire is a smart financial choice for many students and families. The average cost of tuition and fees at a four-year public university in New England is $24,120 per year, while a private university will cost you $56,330 per year (tuition and fees and room and board according to College Board in 2016-17). This means you can attend roughly five semesters at a public university for the same cost of one year at a private school.

Borrowing from retirement plans While many parents consider borrowing from retirement as an option for managing college costs, it is important to remember that while your education is very important to your future; your parents’ retirement plan is their future. They can borrow for college, but they can’t borrow for retirement. The pros and cons must be carefully weighed to balance future financial well-being with current obligations.

Utilize your savings

Home equity loans or lines of credit For homeowners, home equity loans or lines of credit may be a viable option for managing college costs. With lower

As your high school career winds down, make a concerted effort to save as much as possible from your part-time or summer employment.

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Outside scholarships

Local scholarships provide thousands of dollars of aid to high school students. Talk with your school counselor or visit the school website for information about scholarships particular to your high school. Contact the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation at 1-800-464-6641 or go to www.nhcf.org for additional scholarship opportunities for qualified New Hampshire residents. For national searches, consider www.fastweb.com or www.collegeboard.com/pay. Loan forgiveness

There are opportunities for those who qualify to have their federal student loans canceled or forgiven. Loan forgiveness programs exist for a number of professionals, including teachers, those who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, medical professionals, and individuals working in the nonprofit sector. Take a look at the financial aid section at www.nhheaf. org for more information. Courtesy of the Center for College Planning at The NHHEAF Network Organizations

mortgage rates, families may have the ability to utilize a home equity loan or a home equity line of credit to their advantage. These rates may be fixed for the life of the loan or they may be variable. A line of credit is available to help when needed in years two, three and four as well. With a line of credit, families only pay interest on the portion they use. A line of credit acts as a checking account, as borrowers have the ability to write checks when they need it to pay bills. There may also be tax advantages with this option.

Typically, the interest paid on the loan is taxdeductible. Keep in mind, however, this option poses the home as collateral. Work with the holder of the existing mortgage to discuss the benefits. For more information about alternative funding options for education, go to www.nhheaf.org

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College timeline Getting ready for college takes a lot of preparation. Use this college planning timeline to help you get started on the process.

Junior year

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Fall — August through December • Take the PSAT in October to practice taking entrance exams and to establish eligibility for some scholarships. • Attend sessions with college representatives who visit your high school. Visit local college fairs. • Develop a list of possible schools. Your counseling office and school library may have materials to help you. Visit the websites of the schools on your list. • Talk with admissions representatives to determine if there are any institutional scholarships for which you could apply. • Research private sources of financial aid and scholarships, and review applications. Request financial aid bulletins or emails from all potential schools. Estimate the costs for each school and begin identifying ways to meet them.

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Spring — January through May • Take the SAT/ACT for the first time. Check with college(s) about what test they prefer. Begin narrowing your choices for post-secondary schools. TEST • Schedule campus visits. Consider an overnight trip that would allow you to get a feel for what life is like on that TEST particular campus. • Check with your counselor, libraries and community organizations for possible scholarship sources. Gather applications and review online applications as soon as possible. Keep records of anyone you speak with concerning grants or TEST scholarships. • Start developing portfolios, audition tapes, writing TEST samples, or other evidence of talents required for college admission and/or for scholarships. • Contact college coaches at your target schools if you plan to play sports in college. Give them a schedule of your athletic events for the upcoming year. Register with the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Develop a resume of TEST your sports accomplishments including a highlight tape and relevant articles about your successes.

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Summer • Practice writing online applications, filling out rough drafts without submitting them. • Review applications, especially the essays. Ask others to proof the essay for any grammar, content or punctuation errors. • Read all college mail and send reply cards back to schools of interest. • Apply for those scholarships whose deadlines are in the fall. You may be too busy once school starts.

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University of New Hampshire

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Saint Anselm College

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University of New Hampshire Manchester

Seacoast Career Schools

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Springfield College Manchester

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Rivier University

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Senior year

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Fall — August through December • Continue to meet high school graduation and college admission requirements. • Organize and record relevant dates on a calendar. • Register for Advanced Placement (AP) tests, if needed. TEST • Print copies of your admissions and financial aid forms. PracTEST tice filling them out before submitting the final one. • Meet TESTwith visiting admissions representatives from the schools that interest you. • Visit schools you are considering and schedule admissions interviews if required. • Take or retake the ACT or SAT. • Make the final preparation of your portfolios, audition tapes, writing samples, or other evidence of talent required for admission and/or for scholarships. Finalize your high school resume. • Identify at least two sources for recommendation letters: a teacher, an extracurricular advisor, a counselor, a principal or an employer. Hand out recommendation forms at least one TEST month before they are due. Follow up on their progress. • Submit college admissions applications. • Keep records of everything you submit. • Contact coaches from the schools you are considering and include a resume of your accomplishments if seeking athletic scholarships. TEST

Spring — January through May • Apply for financial aid by submitting your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon after Jan. 1 as possible. • Call the school of your choice and confirm they have received your admissions materials, including letters of recommendation and housing applications. TEST • Ask your high school to send a copy of your transcript to the schools where you have applied. Make sure your first semester senior year grades are include. • Make any needed corrections to your Student Aid Report (SAR) as soon as it is available. • Submit additional financial aid forms and documentation required by the school of your choice. • Review your financial aid award notification with your parents and make sure you understand the terms and conditions for each type of aid.

• Notify school(s) by the proper deadline as to whether you are accepting or declining admission. • Notify the financial aid office of any outside scholarships or grants you have accepted. • Be aware of due dates for tuition, fees, room and board, and other expenses. Find out how your financial aid will be disbursed and whether you can defer payments until the funds are available. TEST • Respond immediately to all correspondence regarding school, scholarships and financial aid. • Participate in summer orientation programs for incoming freshman after graduation. • Meet all class registration deadlines. Reprinted with permission from eCampusTours.com — a college planning website featuring 360-degree virtual tours of over 1,300 campuses nationwide. TEST Sponsored by Edsouth. Copyright 2017. All rights reserved.

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