EVERYONE CAN AFFORD DUKE!  Thanks to new financial aid initiatives from Duke University, college just became affordable.  How will the new Duke financial aid benefit you and your family?

First, parents whose incomes total $60,000 or less no longer have to contribute financially to their child’s education.  For families with incomes of $40,000 or less, they have eliminated student loans, and reduced them for families with incomes up to $100,000.

Second, all of their merit scholarships now provide full tuition, room, board, and fees, a value of almost $50,000 a year. 

Stop in the Career Center for a take home flier with details.

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                         UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT

For the past nine years, US News & World Report has ranked UConn New England’s top public university, and one of the top 25 public institutions in the country.  Many of the nation’s best and brightest students are making the University of Connecticut their top choice.

Visit their comprehensive website, http://www.admissions.uconn.edu, to learn more about their remarkable institution.  Students can take a virtual tour of their Storrs campus, get a candid look at undergraduate life through their student blogs, use their interactive major finder to choose from their 100+ majors, and even apply for admission.

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           3 DAYS OF FASHION

Summer Program for High School Juniors & Seniors

Check out all 3 days for only $250     Register for the event NOW by logging on to www.summerprogram.fidm.edu

Maybe you're thinking about a career in exciting, fast-paced jobs such as:

Boutique Owner, Visual Merchandiser, Buyer, Web or Graphic Designer, Fashion or Costume Designer, Fashion Stylist or Image Consultant, Set Designer for TV, Marketing Director or Film or TV Editor.  Get all the info you need for FIDM's 3-day seminar in:  Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, or San Diego. 

In these 3 power-packed days you'll :  Explore careers, meet recent FIDM grads, tour and shop, take classes, learn how to sketch, find out what a designer does and discover the answers to all your questions.  These 3 days will introduce you to FIDM, which means you will be closer to an exciting career.!  Space is limited, So Hurry!

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MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY'S annual Health Careers Institute for High School Students will tke place this year from July 10 through July 19 on theUniversity's campus in Glendale.  This FREE enrichment program is open to all current high school students (must be 16 by July 10 to apply), and offers hands-on lab activities and lectures designed to introduce students to a variety of exciting health professions.

The deadline for application to the Institute is May 1, and all applicants are required to submit a recommendation letter from a science teacher.  A special Open House will be held on Saturday, July 19 for families, teachers, and counselors.  Participating students will showcase what they have learned, and informatio will be presented on admissions and financial aid.

Stop in the Career Center for more infomation and an application.

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                     CENTRAL ARIZONA COLLEGE     First Step Summer 2008

For students completing their Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year in high school.  This is a summer academic program that gives high school students an opportunity to get an early start into college by taking college courses during the summer months.  Students accepted into the FIRST STEP program receive a grant that pays for in-state tuition for up to 7 credits.  Students are responsible for the purchase of their books.  Students may register for classes at any time before May 22nd.  Interested students stop in the Career Center and pick up an application for admission and take it to registration at CAC.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA - MSE

What is MSE?

     Materials Science and Engineering is the study of the interrelationships between the microstructure, properties, and processing of materials.  In other words, it is the study of how all the different materials in the world work and can be used.  Obviously with such a wide range of materials to study, MSE students have a variety of fields and specialties on which to focus their studies.  This allows  graduates to enter confidently into many different careers with very attractive beginning salaries.  Thanks to the student focused atmosphere of the MSE department, the undergraduate lab training and the dedicated faculty, their students leave with the skills needed to face the real world.  So if you are looking for an exciting field that does not limit you to just one discipline and that provides you with the skills to lead and a successful career in numerous industries and research centers ... MSE is the place for you!

For more information on MSE, Contact:

     Office of Academic Programs, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Mines and Metallurgy Building, Room 131. The University of Arizona, P.O. Box 210012, Tucson, AZ  85721     phone:  520-626-6762, E-mail:  msed@mail.arizona.edu

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NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering & Natural Sciences

Career Opportunities

Study to become a . . .

Wildlife biologist, crime lab analyst, conservation scientist, research technician, assistant or associate scientist, bioformatics professional, pharmaceutical sales representative, environmental mirobiologist and science educator.

The Department of Biological Sciences at Northern Arizona University offers five degree programs:  Biology, Microbiology, Exercise Science, Biomedical Science, and Secondary Education.

Their Biology programs allow you to choose from a wide variety of sub-disciplines such as Pre-health, Fish & Wildlife, and Zoology.  Their programs are designed to  provide abundant options and maximum flexibility in planning your studies.

They will work with you to insure that one of their degree programs complements your specific interests and will assist you in enrolling in courses that focus on your personal and career goals.

To find out more, please contact them at :  Department of Biology Office, PO Box 5640, Flagstaff, AZ  86001, 982-523-2381 or on the web:  www.nau.edu/biology

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Summer Camp 2008

Native American Youth Entrepreneur Camp

Camp #12, Sunday, July 20 to Friday, July 25

Register by July 1 – Camp Starts July 20

High school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates:  Would you like to learn real-world business skills?  Are you interested in starting your own business, doing work that you’ll enjoy?  The Native Nations Institute’s award winning Native American Youth Entrepreneur Camp can get you there. 

NAYEC will help you build entrepreneurial skills, gain real-world experience, and teach you how to plan, implement, and run your own business.  With the guidance of highly qualified instructors, you will learn the basics of economics, computer skills, and business-plan preparation.

The tuition fee of $650/student covers six nights in an on-campus residence hall with linen, 3 meals a day, session materials, instruction, and  basic extra-curricular feels.  We encourage students and parents to inquire with their tribal youth programs, WIA, or educational departments, as well as with tribal enterprises, to help pay the camp tuition.  Sponsorship opportunities and partial scholarships might be available.  Contact Monica Agar at 520-626-0664 for more information.  nni@email.arizona.edu   www.nni.arizona.edu   Native Nations Institute, Udall Center for Students in Public Policy, The University of Arizona, 803 E. First Street, Tucson, AZ  85719

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JUNE 22-28, 2008

Attention Sophomores and Juniors

The Institute is a one-week leadership seminar at ASU for AZ high school juniors and seniors.  Participants must apply during either their sophomore or junior year.  Students who are selected to attend the Institute will participate in workshops, create original work projects and live on the Tempe or downtown campus during the program.  The program is free of cost to the 2008 delegates.  Approximately 50 students will be selected to participate.  Meals, residential housing fees and supplies are all covered by the Institute

Topics to be covered will be:  Multi-cultural issues, Individual Futures,

Community Issues, Political Empowerment, Strategies for Leadership and Education Resources. 

Interested?  See Mrs. Stilgenbauer in the Career Center for a copy of the application.

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You probably know that Berklee College of Music is the premier institution in the world for the study of jazz and contemporary music.  But you might not realize that in addition to its full-time degree and diploma programs, Berklee also offers a wide selection of summer programs for qualified participants who are not enrolled at the college.  Their summer programs vary in emphasis and range in length from one weekend to five weeks, or even a full 12-week summer semester.  One or more may be right for you.

As a student in one of Berklee's summer programs, you will spend much of your time in classes between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM every weekday.  But when you have a break between classes or time after school, you can find jam sessions, make use of the private practice rooms, or visit the Learning Center, which is equipped with 40 computer synthesizer workstations featuring the latest in educational software.

Berklee's summer programs are taught by members of the Berklee College of  Music factulty - not students or teaching assistants.  Visiting artists present clinics and concerts during their programs, and as a Berklee summer student, you will have free admission to Berklee-sponsored concerts and recitals.  You will also have access to Berklee's Career Development Center and the Stan Getz Media Center and Library, where you may view videos of past concerts, clinics, and commencement addresses such as this given by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Billy Joel, Joe Lovano, and Sting.

To request application materials for any of their summer programs, please call them at 617-747-2245 or 877 BERKLEE or email them at www.summer@berklee,.edu

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FAFSA

What is it?  FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  The federal government uses this form to determine your eligibility for financial aid, which includes:  grants, work-study, scholarships and loans.

Why fill it out?  The FAFSA is used to determine how much aid you're eligible for.

EFC stands for Expected Family Contribution.  Your family must contribute this amount in the coming year to your college costs, according to the government's calculation.

How does it work?  Your prospective college will try to meet your financial need through aid made up of funds from federal, state, school and private sources.  This may include loans, grants, scholarships and student employment.

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CHAMBERLAIN College of Nursing

Founded in St. Louis, Missouri, Chamberlain College of Nursing has been providing high quality nursing education since 1889.  The college opened it's first campus outside of St. Louis in Columbus, Ohio in March 2007 and recently received approval to open a campus in Addison, Illinois in March 2008.

Chamberlain is offering a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree program at its new location in Phoenix.  The BSN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.  Chamberlain College of Nursing is also accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.  Chamberlain's BSN program is an accelerated nine-semester year round program that enables students to complete their degree in three years.  Chamberlain's facility includes five state-of-the-art nursing skills laboratories, and is co-located with DeVry University at 2149 W. Dunlap Avenue.  Applications are currently being accepted for the first spring class session.  Chamberlain offers spring, summer and fall enrollment.

Please feel free to contact Dean Gum with any questions at 602-870-0485 or ggum@chamberlain.edu, or visit www.chamberlain.edu for additional information.

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UNIVERSITY OF ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY (UAT)

 UAT is a small, private university whose mission is to educate students in the fields of advancing technology, so they become the innovators of the future.  Their unique educational offerings encompass emerging fields within the areas of Multimedia, Software Engineering and Technology Commerce:  Gaming, Digital Arts, Software Engineering, Network and Information Security, and Technology Commerce.

Log on to www.uat.edu/counselors to find out more information on UAT.  UAT is located on Baseline Road in Tempe, AZ.

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RMASS - ACT AND SAT PREPARATION WORKSHOP

ZAPS & RMASS conduct educational seminars across the nation, assisting high school students toward higher test scores and achieving their goal of attaining a college education.  Over many test prep seasons, Dr. Jim Minnihan and his presenters have helped thousands of students raise their college entrance test scores.

During the 5 hour seminars, through a combination of effective test taking strategies, a well developed Study Guide, specific  practice on sample ACT and SAT tests, and motivational instruction, seminar students can expect to achieve ACT score increases of 2-8 points and SAT increases of from 50-200 points.

For times, dates and locations log on to www.rmass.com.  Cost for this workshop is $89.00 each and a combination of both ACT and SAT for $160.

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CARNEGIE MELLON

A Summer of Exploration     June 28 to August 8, 2008

Summer-Pre College Programs

Advanced Placement/Early Action - Architecture - Art - Design - Drama - Music - National High School Game Academy 

www.cmu.edu/enrollment/pre-college     precollege@andrew.cmu.edu/412-268-2082

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The University of Arizona's Summer Programs have been announced -

Med-Start is a summer enrichment program designed to provide a real-life college experience and exposure to opportunities in various health careers.  www.medstart.arizona.edu

The University of Arizona's New Start Summer Program:  http://www.ui.arizona.edu/newstart/

The College of Engineering's Summer Engineering Academy - www.engr.arizona.edu/sea

The Honors College's A Summer of Excellence - http://www.soe.honors.arizona.edu/

The Eller College of Management's Az TechCats - http://www.eller/arizona.edu/k-12/programs/aztechcats/

Any questions, stop in the Career Center, Room 181.  We have addresses, phone numbers and websites for both the Tucson office and Phoenix office  for the Med-Start program.

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Oklahoma City University Performing Arts Academy 

Summer Music Program Scholarships

Each summer, hundreds of students from around the nation are selected by audition to attend their renowned summer programs for musical theater, opera/classical voice, technical theater, and drama/theater.  Students follow a pre-college curriculum of both classroom training and on-stage experience.  Participants receive training from their acclaimed Bass Music professors in their new, $38 million dollar music center - the most technologically advanced music facility in the nation.

Scholarships are awarded for NFAA Award recognition or participation in the Arizona Music Educators  "All-State" Program.  They also offer financial aid consideration based on talent and need.  Information on all of their programs plus a video tour may be found here:  http://www.okcu.edu/music/academy/summerprgg.aspx. 

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STUDY ABROAD?

Through the Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) Program, 50 full scholarships for a high school exchange program in Germany will be awarded to ambitious American high school students. Recipients of this prestigious scholarship, awarded by AYUSA Global Youth Exchange, will gain real world views of current affairs and German social, political and economic life – all while living with a host family and attending school for an academic year. This is a great opportunity for a German language student, however, no previous German language is required!

Apply today at www.intraxstudyabroad.com/scholarships

In addition to the CBYX scholarship in Germany, they offer scholarships and study abroad opportunities to 17 other countries, including Japan, France, Spain, England, and Costa Rica. Students can choose from exciting summer, semester and academic year programs.

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SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN

The Savannah College of Art and Design exists to prepare talented students for careers in the visual and performing arts, design, the building arts, and the history of art and architecture.  The college has locations in Savannah and Atlanta, Georgia, and in Lacoste, France.

For more information about the college, programs of study and cultural events the college sponsors, call 800-869-7223 or 912-525-5100 or visit the college website at www.scad.edu.  E-mail may be sent to admission@scad.edu.

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What is the WUE?  WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE

WUE, the Western Undergraduate Exchange tuition program, is coordinated by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (www.wiche.edu/sep/wue).  The program allows eligible students from participating states to enroll in any undergraduate program at participating states at reduced tuition rates.  Which states participate in WUE?  Resident students from the following states are eligible for consideration into the WUE tuition program:  Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexcio, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.  Students are automatically considered for WUE based on information provided in their admissions packet.  Students should also provide a photocopy of their state driver's license to prove residency in their WUE state. 

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The Career Center received a complimentary copy of "Need a Lift?"  The 152-
page book lists scholarships, grants and loans for which students may
qualify.  "Need A Lift?" contains extensive information on scholarships for
veteran's dependents.  It is also available on the World Wide Web at: 
www.needalift.org.

The American Legion National High School Oratorical Contest
Each year, participants in the Oratorical contest share $138,000 in college
scholarships.  Visit The American Legion on the Internet at: 
www.legion.org.
for further information.

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Career Center

Please let me know how I can help.

The doors of the Career Center are open daily from 6:45 AM until 3:15 PM. To
meet College Representatives you must have your teacher's permission and
sign up in the Counseling Office BEFORE the date of the visitation.

The Career Center is located in the Tech Center Building in Room 181. Mrs.
Stilgenbauer  works with individuals and with small groups of students
who would like to research career opportunities, search for scholarships or
utilize resources that will benefit them in the future as they prepare for
higher education.