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The Early Awareness/Multicultural Outreach Committee purpose is to increase awareness among all students and parents of the benefits of preparing both academically and financially for higher education. To do this, the committee will conduct training and provide materials to MSFAA members so they may dispel myths and provide early awareness to all students and parents in their communities. |
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The Early Awareness Multicultural Outreach Committee shall:
1. Keep MSFAA aware of the committee’s mission and goals.
2. Identify needs specific to minority and disadvantaged students and work with appropriate MSFAA committees or other state authorities associated with financial aid to address those concerns.
3. Train and provide MSFAA members materials to support EAMO’s statement of purpose.
4. Collect and evaluate feedback from MSFAA members, students and parents.
5. Encourage and promote early awareness/multicultural outreach involvement in MSFAA.
6. Modify, revise, and maintain early awareness/multicultural outreach presentations and resource materials annually.
7. Work closely with the MSFAA Communications Committee.
8. Delegate a committee member to update website with minutes and activity updates.
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| Monthly Meeting |
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Second Friday of Each Month |
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| Current Projects |
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- Contacting Superintendents Through MASA Newsletter
- Promoting Presentations at Middle Schools
- Preparing for the MASFAA Conference Early Awareness Activities
- Participation in High School FAFSA Night
- Updates to Early Awareness Presentations and Tips for Presentations
- Lessons In Dollars
- College Goal Sunday
- High School Counselor Workshop
- Extreme Reality Workshop
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The President will appoint a Chair (or Co-Chairs) for the Committee from the MSFAA membership. The Chair(s) will be responsible for selecting additional members, if needed, from MSFAA member institutions. The Early Awareness Multicultural Outreach committee will strive to have participation from as many MSFAA members as possible and from the broadest geographical/sector representation. |
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| Early Awareness Links |
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Equipping Families and Communities to Maximize Learning
www.partnershipforlearning.org
Going Right On (Free college prep software)
www.collegeboard.com
Getting Ready for College During Middle School Years
www.easnetwork.com
College Is Possible
www.collegeispossible.org
Mapping Your Future
www.mapping-your-future.org
Gear Up-Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs
www.ed.gov/gearup/
High School Counselor Handbook
www.ifap.ed.gov/chandbooks/attachments/0102hscouns.pdf
Jump $tart Coalition
www.jumpstartcoalition.org/
College Plan
collegeplan.org/cpearly/earlypln.htm
www.collegezone.com
Planning Ahead
www.collegeboard.com
The Brainiest Way to Save for College (A good link for parents)
www.nasfaa.org/publications/2002/awbrainsave042602.html
MI Student Aid
www.michigan.gov/mistudentaid
Resources for scholarships, college planning, and cost calculators
www.lunch-money.com
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| Handbooks |
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A handbook for students in the middle and junior high school years.
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A handbook for parents of students in the middle and junior high school years.
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| PowerPoint Presentations |
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To download the following MS PowerPoint Presentations:
- If using MS Internet Explorer, Right Click and select "Save target as".
- If using Netscape, Left Click and select "Save it to disk".
Reality Bytes for Parents
Dream Schemes for Students
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For a complete list of Financial Aid Volunteers to present
on topics related to Early Awareness activities, or to
place an order for either of the Early Awareness
publications, contact: |
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| Committee Members |
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Barbara Banks Co-Chair
Western Michigan University
1903 W. Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5267
269 387-0660
269 387-0685
barbara.banks@wmich.edu
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Shashanta James Co-Chair
Western Michigan University
Student Financial Aid
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5337
269 387-6029
269 387-6075
shanta.james@wmich.edu
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