Planning Should Not Be Neglected

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Planning Should Not Be Neglected!

• The road for each student-athletes future is
  complex and somewhat unknown. You should take
  every opportunity to develop a plan that will
  allow you to explore any of the five
  possibilities we previously discussed.

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Where Should You Begin?

• Every student-athlete must begin their plan by
  making a commitment in the classroom.
• Poor Assumption If you are a great Athlete with
  poor grades a University will still recruit you.
  (This is one of the most common beliefs that high
  school students assume)!
• Fact The NCAA has strict academic guidelines
  that must be met by EVERY student-athlete!

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What is Eligibility?

• Meeting the NCAA academic standards for a
  student-athlete to be Eligible to practice,
  compete and receive athletic related financial
  aid.
• Qualifier Meets all NCAA standards

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NCAA Eligibility

• DIVISION I (ONE)
• 16 Core Courses ( Effective August 1st 2008
  and after 16 Core)
• 4 Years English
• 3 Years Math (Algebra I or higher) (3 Years
  2008)
• 2 Years of Natural / Physical Science (1 year of
  lab)
• 1 Year of additional English, Mathematics or
  Natural / Physical Science.
• 2 Years Social Science
• 4 Years of additional courses (from any above
  subject or foreign language, religion /
  philosophy. Computer Science will not be
  recognized for students entering college in 2005
  and after. (4 Years 2008)

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New Core GPA/Test Index Division I

• CORE GPA SAT ACT
• 2.000 1010 86
• SKIP 2.025 - 2.175
• 2.200 940 79
• SKIP 2.225 2.375
• 2.400 860 71
• SKIP 2.425 2.575
• 2.600 780 64
• SKIP 2.625 2.875
• 2.900 660 54
• SKIP 2.925 3.525
• 3.550 and above 400 37

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New Core GPA / Test Index Division II

• Student-Athletes competing at the
• Division II level must meet the minimum academic
  standards listed below.
• 14 core courses which meet the same academic
  standards as those listed for Division I.
• Minimum GPA of 2.000
• Minimum SAT / ACT of 820 / 68

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Partial Qualifier Division INo longer exists as
of August 1, 2005

• A partial qualifier is a student-athlete who does
  not meet the NCAA qualifier standards but meets
  their minimum partial qualifier standards .
• Division I partial qualifiers must meet the
  standards set forth in the partial qualifier
  index.
• A Division I partial qualifier can only practice
  with his team and is still eligible for athletic
  aid. After sitting out the first season they
  only have 3 season of eligibility remaining.

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Partial Qualifier Division II

• In Division II you must either have a minimum SAT
  score of 820 or 14 core courses with a minimum
  GPA of 2.0. This student does not have both an
  820 and the 14 core courses with a 2.0 GPA.
• You are eligible to practice and receive athletic
  aid during the first season. You are also still
  eligible for 4 season of competition after the
  first year.

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Non Qualifier

• A non qualifier is a Division I or Division II
  athlete that does not meet both the NCAA academic
  standards.
• .They are not eligible to practice or compete
  during their first academic year in residence.
• They are also Not eligible for any athletic
  related financial aid.

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Division III Requirements

• Eligibility for financial aid, practice and
  competition is governed by individual
  institutions and conferences in Division III.
  Academic requirements are also set by each
  University and Conference.

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NCAA Clearing HouseGetting Started

• SRF Student Release Form. This form is
  critical to begin the eligibility process.
  Completing this form is your authorization for
  both your High School and the NCAA to access and
  share your high school transcripts with colleges
  and the NCAA.
• Complete an SRF and return it to the NCAA
  Clearing House with a check for 50.00/Register
  on line with a credit card.
• Obtain an NCAA SRF on line at
  www.ncaaclearinghouse.net or call the hot line at
  800 638-3731. Ask for the Guide for the College
  Bound Student-Athlete.

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List of Approved Core Courses!

• You can go online to www.ncaaclearinghouse.net to
  review the list of approved core courses for your
  High School.
• After entering the code, all approved core
  courses that have been submitted through the
  (48-H) for your school can be reviewed.

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Transcripts and Test Scores

• Transcripts and Test Scores must be sent directly
  to the Clearinghouse. No faxes or online grades
  will be accepted. The envelope must be from the
  high school and the transcript requires an
  official seal. Test scores (SAT/ACT) can be
  included on the official transcript.
• Test scores can also come directly from the
  testing agency by entering code 9999 on the
  test form!

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Completing The Review

• Your final eligibility will not become available
  until you have officially graduated. Make sure
  you follow-up with your guidance counselor to
  insure that your final transcripts have been
  forward to the NCAA for final evaluation and
  certification.

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Making The Visits

• You are permitted 5 Official Visits by NCAA
  Division I Universities. During an Official
  Visit most of your costs are covered by the
  University.

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Parent/Student Planning

• The cost to attend a four year University can
  easily exceed 100,000.
• Financial Aid is a potential avenue for most
  families.
• University Financial Aid is based on need. Need
  is determined based on the FAFSA. The FAFSA form
  can be completed on line beginning January 1 of a
  students senior year in high school.

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Financial Aid

• Once you have completed the FAFSA and submitted
  to the federal government, you will receive an
  SAR in the mail.
• SAR Student Aid Report tells you if you qualify
  for Federal Need Based Aid.
• EFC The student aid report contain an EFC
  notation that represents the Estimated Family
  Contribution.

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Financial Aid

• Every Family will receive an EFC. This number is
  calculated against the cost of the institution.
  If the EFC calculates to a negative number you
  will not qualify for Federal Financial Aid. If
  it calculates to a positive number you qualify.

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EFC

• Families EFC 008500
• This EFC represents 8,500
• School A School B
• 25,000 Cost 8,250
• -8,500 Minus EFC -8,500
• 16,500 -250

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EFC

• Student A Student B
• EFC 000000 060000
• 25,000 Cost of University 25,000
• -0,000 Student A Student B -60,000
• 25,000 -35,000
• Student A qualifies for a substantial amount of
  Financial Aid. Student B does not qualify.

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Estimate On Line

• You can go on-line to FAFSA.ORG to obtain an
  estimate of what your EFC will be.
• Make sure you are investment wise prior to
  completing the estimator.

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Find Out The Percentages

• Every school breaks financial aid into
• Grant and Self Help
• Grant is Free Money
• Self Help has to be repaid
• Samples of University financial aid.
• 50/50 70/30 40/60

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The True Cost

• Student EFC 5,000
• Cost of education 25,000
• 25,000
• -5,000
• 20,000
• 50/50 70/30 40/60
• 10,000 grant 14,000 grant 8,000 grant
• 10,000 Self Help 6,000 S.H. 12,000 S.H.

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Athletic Aid / Merit Aid

• Both of these types of aid are Not based on EFC.
  They are solely at the discretion of the
  University you are considering for attendance.
  These numbers are usually negotiable but can
  never exceed the cost of Room,Board, Tuition and
  Fees per the NCAA.

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Athletic Aid

• Athletic Aid is attached to a National Letter of
  Intent. Signing the NLI creates a commitment
  between the student-athlete and the University.
  Although your education requires 4-5 years for
  completion, ALL scholarship commitments are
  written on a year to year basis. Once a student
  signs the NLI he cannot talk with any other
  school.

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Signing Date

• Each Sport has a different signing date. The
  signing date is specified by the NCAA and only
  permits a student athlete to officially commit to
  a school on or after the specified date.

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Signing Dates

• Signing Dates
• Signing Dates for the 2007-2008 Academic Year Do
  not sign prior to 700 a.m. (local time) on the
  following dates or after the final signing date
  listed for each sport.
• Sport Initial Signing Date Final Signing Date
• Basketball (Early Period) November 8,
  2006 November 15, 2006
• Basketball (Late Period) April 11, 2007 May 16,
  2007
• Football (Midyear JC Transfer) December 20,
  2006
• Football (Regular Period) February 7, 2007 April
  1, 2007
• Field Hockey, Soccer, Men's Water
  Polo February 7, 2007 August 1, 2007
• All Other Sports (Early Period) November
  8, 2006 November 15, 2006
• All Other Sports (Late Period) April 11,
  2007 August 1, 2007

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Dont Get Hooked

• Aid is reviewed every year. Federal Aid will
  always adjust based on your EFC. Merit and
  Athletic Aid is also renewed each year. Some
  schools have Negative Merit. This means every
  year in school your merit money decreases. They
  do this because it is not federal money and the
  possibility of a student transferring in their
  Jr. / Sr. year is unlikely. Athletic Aid is base
  on student performance and coach integrity.

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All Questions Are Good Questions

• Discussion