Thursday, March 11, 2010

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Welcome to the Counselor Resources Page

SWPRSC's Counseling Consultant
Audrey Neuschafer's
communications with and to
counselors.

The Kansas Career Pipeline system helps individuals measure their career interests, skills and work values, explore occupations, establish educational strategies, and ultimately connect with Kansas employers who need their talents.

Occupational Outlook Handbook for career info

Career exploration for middle and high school – has a cool design-a-car feature that you can take for a virtual “drive” to the career you are interested in learning about.

Helping students overcome the belief that college is out of reach.
Has a “billboard” where students can actually upload their own picture and “I’m going” statement.
Has a career discovery tool –
click on “Why go” and then the “Find your passion” link

Calculates federal student aid eligibility and Estimated Family Contribution (EFC). Does NOT include state aid OR scholarships.
Calculates estimated cost of attendance for different options (4 year public/private, 2 year public/private).
Allows students to transfer data to FAFSA web app.
AVAILABLE IN SPANISH!!!!
Based on current year information (does not project for inflation or any future FAFSA legislation).
Account will deactivate after 45 days of non-use.

Online FAFSA completion is the only option
unless a student requests a paper copy.

College Goal Sunday website –
February 21, 2010 from 2-4 pm.

Provides assistance with FAFSA completion.
Hop on the website to see where your closest location is
OR to sign up to volunteer that day!