College Access Foundation ConveningOctober 15th 2014

October 15, 2014

Welcome

Which institutions are here?

Introductions

Group Discussion

What does college readiness mean in the context of financial advising?

How is your school or organization working to improve this aspect of college readiness?

College Readiness

Developing a Framework

Key touch points on college preparation trajectory

The role of financial aid awareness

“Best practices” in college readiness efforts

Reviewing the Literature

Developing a Framework

Aspirations

College Knowledge

Academic Preparation

Financial Preparation

Key Touch Points

Developing a Framework

Embed financial aid advising in broader college readiness efforts

Information alone is not enough

Parental involvement and education is critical

Key Findings From the Literature

Developing a Framework

Intervene at multiple mileposts along a student’s trajectory

Tuition assistance is necessary but not sufficient

School culture and climate make a difference

Key Findings From the Literature

Applying the Framework to Practice

Document effective FAFSA/Cal Grant completion strategies

Understand how strategies are integrated into current school operations

 

Three Mini Case Studies: Objectives

Applying the Framework to Practice

ISIC

College OPTIONS

Stanislaus County Office of Education

 

Three Mini Case Studies

Applying the Framework to Practice

Incorporate financial aid into larger college readiness efforts

Provide direct assistance

Embed financial aid education into the curriculum

 

Case Study Findings

Applying the Framework to Practice

Reaching parents is important but challenging

Leverage key partners

Incentives can have mixed results

Data is critical

 

Case Study Findings

Applying the Framework to Practice

What has been the most important component of your college readiness and financial advising efforts?

What was an unexpected challenge you faced?

What has helped you to build buy in for your efforts?

 

A Conversation with Practitioners

Integrating Financial Aid with LCAPGoal Statements

Students Go to School

Students Go onto College and Career

Opportunities that prepare students for college and

career

Resources and support to recognize

opportunities

Possible Metrics:•Graduation rate•A-G requirements•AP passage rates•EAP

Possible Metrics:•FAFSA completion•College counseling by 9th grade

Local Control Funding Formula

Grade Level

Demographics(Low income, English learner,

and/or foster youth)

ADJUSTMENTS

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Integrating Financial Aid with LCAPTelling Your Story1. Construct a theory of change or action

2. Identify data to assess this theory of action

3. Share and discuss

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Students Go to School

Students Go Onto College and Career

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Metrics Metrics

Integrating Financial Aid with LCAP

What was one highlight from your discussion?

 

Report Out

Integrating Financial Aid with LCAP

• Introduce metrics to recognize financial readiness

• Student voice

• Connection between Site level plans and LCAPs

• Lighthouse examples

White Paper

Final Reflection and Action Steps

Write down three things you will do based on what you learned today.

What were some of the things you wrote down? What would help you take action?

Bringing it Home

Bright Ideas

Thank you.