THE KENTUCKIANAWORKS COLLEGE ACCESS CENTER (KCAC) is a one-stop center focusing on college access. It provides financial aid, educational,

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1 N E W S L E T T E R THE KENTUCKIANAWORKS COLLEGE ACCESS CENTER (KCAC) is a one-stop center focusing on college access. It provides financial aid, educational, and career counseling services to adults and youth in the Louisville area and in southern Indiana. KCAC is a division of KentuckianaWorks Foundation. The Foundation is administered by KentuckianaWorks, a business-led workforce investment board that oversees workforce development initiatives in the Greater Louisville region. KCAC is primarily funded by the U.S. Department of, Federal TRIO Programs, and administered by KentuckianaWorks Foundation, Inc. KCAC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or provision of services. O U R S E R V I C E S A R E F R E E! Jefferson Center (JEC) 200 W. Broadway, 7th floor Louisville, KY Phone (502) Fax (502) Monday & Tuesday, 9 am to 6 pm Wednesday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pm For walk-in hours, call (502) Clark County Middle/High School 2710 E. 10th St. Jeffersonville, IN Phone: (812) , Ext. 7 Monday, 11 am to 7 pm, Tuesday, 8:30 am to 12 pm Wednesday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Thursday, 11 am to 7 pm, Friday, 1 pm to 4:30 pm For walk-in hours, call (812) , Ext. 7 Kentucky Career Center in Bullitt County 505 Buffalo Run Road, Suite 100 Shepherdsville, KY Phone (502) , call for day & time u Assistance in completing and electronically filing financial aid forms u al & Career Counseling u Career Assessments u Assistance in selecting a postsecondary institution u Counseling to rehabilitate defaulted student loans u Assistance in using our Resource Library with college catalogs, and information on careers, scholarships and personal money management u Internet use for college information and scholarship searches u Parent and other educational workshops u Referrals to GED sites, postsecondary institutions, and appropriate community organizations WHAT S INSIDE plan for college u 2 find your major u 3 pay for college u 7

2 N E W S L E T T E R plan for college T YPES OF POSTSECONDARY INSTITUTIONS Postsecondary education beyond a high school diploma or a GED is available through training programs, vocational/technical training schools, community colleges, four year colleges, universities, and proprietary schools. Two-year Colleges/Community Colleges: Public, Not for Profit, institutions that lead to an associate s degree, diplomas, or certificates. Most also have programs designed to transfer to a four-year college or university. In Kentucky, the Community and Technical Colleges are part of one system called KCTCS (Kentucky Community and Technical College System). Technical Colleges: Public or Private, Not for Profit or For Profit institutions that lead to certificates, diplomas or sometimes an associate s degree. Four-year Colleges/Universities: Public or Private, Not for Profit or For Profit institutions that lead to a bachelor s degree and higher degrees of educational attainment, such as a master s degree and a Ph.D. Proprietary Schools: Schools privately owned and licensed, usually For Profit, leading to certificates, diplomas, associate s degrees, bachelor s degrees or higher degrees of educational attainment, such as a master s degree and a Ph.D. Call to set up an appointment for educational or career counseling. Toll Free I M P O R TA N T L I N K S We help you reach your educational goals! 2 Visit KCAC s Website at to: u Plan for College & Pay for College u Learn Important Dates & Deadlines u Visit the Career Library & Resources Other Helpful Websites College Information (College Admissions Glossary) Financial Aid Information Scholarship Search ACT/SAT Test Preparation Sites U.S. Department of Local Occupations and Other Career Information Regional Job Search Local Agencies Jefferson County Public Schools Adult and Continuing call (502) Bullitt County Adult call (502) Indiana Adult and Continuing Regions 9 & 10 call (812) , Ext.6. Kentucky Youth Career Centers al and job services for out-of-school young adults, age u Jefferson County: Call (502) Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. u Bullitt County: Call (502) Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. u Shelby County: (Serving youth in Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer & Trimble counties) Call for an appointment: (502) Kentucky Career Centers For more information about services and the nearest office location, call toll free (877-NEW-SKLZ). Serving residents in Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties.

3 find your major University of Louisville Belknap Campus 2301 South Third Street Louisville, KY (502) Bachelor s Degrees Accountancy Aerospace Studies Air Force ROTC American Sign Language Anthropology, Natural Science, Social Sciences Army ROTC Art Art Art History Asian Studies Atmospheric Science Bioengineering Biology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Chinese Studies Civil Engineering Classical Languages Communication Computer Engineering and Computer Science Computer Information Systems Dental Hygiene Jefferson Community & Technical College 109 East Broadway Louisville, KY (502) African American Studies Applied Process Apprenticeship Studies Arts Administration Certificate Associate in Arts Associate in Science Automotive Aviation Maintenance Carpentry Communication Arts Computer Information Systems Construction Cosmetology Culinary Arts Diagnostic Medical Sonography Early Elementary Economics Electrical & Computer Engineering Entrepreneurship Equine Studies Exercise Science Financae Foreign Language Foreign Literature French Geography History Honors Program Humanities Individualized Majors Industrial Engineering International Italian Jazz Justice Administration Latin Latin American and Latino Studies Liberal Studies Marketing Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Middle East & Islamic Studies Military Science Composition History Performance Theory Therapy Organizational Leadership & Learning Pan African Studies Paralegal Studies Peace Studies Philosophy Physical Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Secondary & Middle Grades Social Change Social Work Sociology Spanish Sports Administration Theatre Arts Urban and Regional Analysis Women s & Gender Studies Graduate Degree Programs Listed on website Digital Games & Simulation Design Engineering Electronic Electrical Fire & Rescue Science General Occupational & Technical Studies Global Studies Healthcare Foundation Health Information Health Profession Pathways Health Science HVAC Human Services Industrial Chemical Industrial Electronics Industrial Maintenance Information Insurance Risk Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Machine Tool Medicaid Aid (MNA) Medical Assisting ITT Tech 9500 Ormsby Station Road Suite 100 Louisville, KY (502) (888) Bachelor of Science Degree Construction Data Communication Systems Digital Entertainment & Game Design Graphic Design Electronics and Communications Engineering Industrial Automation Information Systems Security and Cybersecurity Project Software Applications Program Medical Coding & Reimbursement Specialist Medical Lab Technician Medical Office Limited Medical Radiography Occupational Therapy Assistant Office Systems Paramedic Technician Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomy Physical Therapy Assistant Plumbing Radiography Respiratory Care Real Estate Surgical T-ten Visual Communication Welding Wood Manufacturing Zoo Animal Associate of Applied Science Degree Application & Programming Computer Drafting and Design Computer and Electronics Engineering Construction Cyber Security Forensics Information Computer Network Systems Information Software Applications and Programs Paralegal Studies Software Development Visual Communications Web Design Contact school for online majors. KCAC ADDITIONAL FREE SERVICES Choosing a Career KCAC provides individual career assessments and career counseling. Entering College KCAC provides individual educational counseling that includes: u Choosing a school, u Completing admissions forms, and u Completing financial aid forms (FAFSAs) electronically. Searching for Scholarships KCAC provides individual counseling with scholarship searches through the use of resources available at our office and online. N E W S L E T T E R 3

4 N E W S L E T T E R find your major Bellarmine University 2001 Newburg Road Louisville, KY (502) Art Painting Art Photography and Digital Art Art Sculpture Arts Administration Art Arts Administration Arts Administration Theater Biology Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Chemistry Combination Integrated Communication Professional Writing Communication Studies Organizational Communication Visual Communication Media & Cultural Studies Communications Computer Science Engineering Studies Design Arts & Environmental Science Foreign Language & International Studies History Liberal Studies Mathematics Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology, Traditional, Human Resources, Human Services Sociology Spanish Theatre Theology Galen College of 1031 Zorn Avenue Louisville, KY (502) Certificates Licensed Practical Nurse Associate Degree Registered Nurse Rubel School of BA & MBA Economics Finance Actuarial Science Lansing School of & Health Sciences BSN 4 Year Track BSN RN Track BSN Accelerated Track Master s in Doctor of Practice MSN/MBA Program Respiratory Therapy Medical Laboratory Science Physical Therapy Doctor of Physical Therapy Exercise Science Thornton School of Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs Master of Arts (MA) Programs Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Programs Waldorf Inspired Curriculum Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Campbellsville University 2300 Greene Way Louisville, KY (502) Bachelor s Degrees Christian Social Ministries Organizational Pastoral Studies Social Work al IECE Associate Degrees Administrative Spalding University 845 South Third Street Louisville, KY (502) Programs Offered in Applied Behavioral Analysis Athletic Training Communication entech Liberal Studies Natural Science Occupational Therapy Psychology Social Work Writing Midway College 512 East Stephens Street Midway, KY (859) Call to find out about the offerings in Louisville. DeVry University Linn Station Road Suite 300 Louisville, KY (502) campuses/loc_louisville.jsp IN Wesleyan University 1500 Alliant Avenue Louisville, KY (502) Areas of Study Art Communications Computer Science Counseling Health and Athletic Training Healthcare Administration Leadership Marketing Mathematics Psychology & Social Work Sports & Recreation Theatre Theology & Ministry Simmons College of Kentucky 1018 South Seventh Street Louisville, KY (502) National College of 4205 Dixie Highway Louisville, KY (502) Call to set up an appointment for educational or career counseling. Toll Free

5 Northwood University Bluegrass Parkway Suite 112 Louisville, KY (502) (800) Programs listed on website Empire Beauty School Chenoweth Lane Louisville, KY (502) Bardstown Road Louisville, KY (502) Dixie Highway Louisville, KY (502) Bardstown Road Louisville, KY (502) Trend Setter s Academy of Beauty Culture 7283 Dixie Highway Louisville, KY (502) B Westport Road Elizabethtown, KY (502) Paul Mitchell the School of Louisville 156 N. Hurstbourne Parkway Louisville, KY (502) Kentucky College of Barbering 2600 West Broadway Louisville, KY (502) Sullivan University Systems 3101 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY (502) (800) Associate and Bachelor of Science Degrees Administrative Office Computer Science Cyber Security Early Childhood Event Hospitality Information Justice & Public Safety Administration Legal Administrative Assistant Marketing & Sales Medical Office - RN to BSN Paralegal Studies Supply Chain Tourism Specialist Strayer University 2650 Eastpoint Parkway Louisville, KY (502) Fields of Study Health Services Administration Human Resources Information Systems Information Public Administration Lindsey Wilson College 210 Lindsey Wilson Street Columbia, KY (800) Call to find out about the offerings in Louisville. Sullivan College of & Design 3901 Atkinson Square Drive Louisville, KY (502) (800) Programs Offered Advanced Manufacturing Mechanical CAD (drafting) HVAC Architectural CAD (drafting) Computer Graphic Design Computer Engineering Dynamic Web Development Computer Network Security Forensics Computer Network Administration Mechanical Engineering (robotics) Interior Design Daymar College 4112 Fern Valley Road Louisville, KY (877) Programs Billing and Coding Specialist Cardiographic Electronics/Engineering Graphic Design Internet Website Designer Massage Therapy Medical Assistant Administration Network Support Administration Personal Fitness Training Pharmacy Spencerian College 4627 Dixie Highway Louisville, KY (502) (800) Programs & Clinical Assistant Clinical Laboratory Assistant Executive Assistant Invasive Cardiovascular Limited Medical Radiography Massage Therapy Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Administrative Medical Assistant Medical Clinical Specialties Medical Coding Specialist Medical Laboratory Technician Medical Massage Therapy Office Professional Patient Care Assistant Personal Trainer Phlebotomy Practical Radiologic Reimbursement Specialist Respiratory Therapy Surgical Technologist Webster University 1031 Zorn Avenue, Suite 400 Louisville, KY (502) All degrees are Master s level. Contact the school for programs available. Indiana Tech Louisville Satellite Campus Commonwealth Drive Louisville, KY (502) Students/CPS/locations/Pages/ louisville.aspx N E W S L E T T E R 5

6 N E W S L E T T E R find your major 6/2014 Indiana University Southeast 4201 Grant Line Road New Albany, IN (812) Certificates Medical Coding Information Medical Transcription Women & Gender Studies Associate Degrees Biology Communications Studies Computer Science Economics General Studies Journalism Mathematics Physics Bachelor s Degrees Biology Chemistry Clinical Lab Sciences Communication Comp Science Fine Arts (BA or BFA) French General Studies Geosciences Germanic Studies History Individualized Major Informatics International Studies Journalism Mathematics (BA or BS) Philosophy Political Science Psychology Sociology Spanish Master s Degrees Listed on website Ivy Tech Community College 8204 Highway 311 Sellersburg, IN (812) Advanced Manufacturing Computer Information Systems Computer Information Computer Science Design Early Childhood General Studies Health Care Support Heating, Ventilation and Cooling Hospitality Administration Human Services Industrial Information Security Liberal Arts Library Technical Assistant Medical Assisting Medical Laboratory Licensed Practical Nurse Registered Nurse Office Administration Paralegal Studies Paramedic Science Physical Therapist Assistant Respiratory Care Visual Communications ATA College Linn Station Road Suite A-200 Louisville, KY (502) Programs Offered Medical Assisting Medical Coding Medical Lab LPN Medical Radiography Dental Assisting Medical Office Assisting Phlebotomy Purdue University College of at New Albany 4201 Grant Line Road New Albany, IN (812) Bachelor s Degrees Computer Graphics Electrical & Computer Engineering Industrial Mechanical Engineering Organizational Leadership & Supervision Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Louisville Campus 300 High Rise Drive, Suite 392 Louisville, KY (502) Associate Degrees Aeronautics Aviation Aviation Aviation Maintenance Aviation Security Fire Science Technical Transportation Bachelor of Science Degree Aviation Maintenance Professional Aeronautics Technical Master s Degrees Listed on website Brown Mackie College 3605 Fern Valley Road Louisville, KY (502) Programs Offered in Construction Trades Early Childhood Health Care & Wellness Legal Studies Veterinary Available degree levels listed on website. Ottawa University 287 Quarter Master Court Jeffersonville, IN (812) Call to find out about the programs offered in Louisville. MidAmerica College of Funeral Service 3111 Hamburg Pike Jeffersonville, IN (812) Associate & Bachelor s Degrees Funeral Service McKendree University Linn Station Road Louisville, KY (502) (877) Call to find out about the programs offered in Louisville. University of Phoenix Linn Station Road Louisville, KY (502) Communication Health Administration Human Services Information RN to BSN Psychology P.J. s College of Cosmetology 1414 Blackiston Mill Rd Clarksville, IN (812)

7 pay for college FEDERAL & STATE FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES Financial Aid refers to money used to cover the cost of attendance at a postsecondary institution. It consists of grants, scholarships, work-study and student loans. Financial aid is awarded based on need, merit, or credit. u Need-based aid is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. The Pell grant is an example. N E W S L E T T E R u Merit-based aid is awarded to students who demonstrate academic achievement, special talent, or having met criteria provided by a postsecondary institution, a private organization, a community foundation, or an association. u Credit-based aid consists of student loans that must be repaid. Federal Pell Grant is awarded to students who have not earned their first bachelor s degree. It is based on financial need. Federal Supplemental al Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) is awarded to undergraduate students who have the lowest income, at the discretion of the school. Federal Work-Study provides jobs for undergraduate and graduate students who are eligible for a Pell Grant. Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG) is awarded to full-time students who have financial need and are Kentucky residents attending a private postsecondary institution. The filing priority date is ASAP after Jan. 1. Kentucky al Excellence Scholarship (KEES) is earned during high school. The amount of scholarship award is determined by grade point average and ACT scores. GED recipients use ACT scores for eligibility. Federal Perkins Loans are low-interest loans for undergraduate and graduate students with low incomes, at the discretion of the school. Stafford or Direct Federal Loans provide student loans to cover the cost of attendance at a postsecondary institution. Vocational Rehabilitation al Assistance is available for individuals with qualifying disabilities. For further information in Kentucky, call (502) In Indiana, call (812) Kentucky College Access Program (CAP) Grant is awarded to Kentucky residents attending Kentucky eligible postsecondary schools. The filing priority date is ASAP after Jan. 1. Indiana Higher Award is for Indiana high school graduates or have a GED certificate by August 31 of every school year. The filing priority date is March 1, with the processing deadline being March 10, annually. Indiana Freedom of Choice Grant is available to students attending eligible independent postsecondary institutions. The filing priority date is March 1, with the processing deadline being March 10, annually. Indiana Twenty-first Century Scholars Program awards low-income students in Indiana who start participating in the 8th grade. The filing priority date is March 1, with the processing deadline being March 10, annually. Veterans Benefits are for students with records of military service. Dependents of veterans who have died or were permanently disabled also may be eligible. 7

8 N E W S L E T T E R pay for college (Free) KCAC FINANCIAL AID SERVICES Electronic Filing of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) KCAC will assist individuals with filing the FAFSA electronically with the U.S. Department of. By transmitting financial aid data electronically (versus completing and mailing a paper copy of the FAFSA to the U.S. Department of ), u errors are reduced, u data will register with the U.S. Department of in 3-7 days, not weeks as with paper forms, and u Student Aid Reports (SARs) are generated for individuals within days. Additional Resources: Metropolitan College A partnership among UPS, JCTC and UofL, Metropolitan College offers employment and financial assistance to help with the cost of attendance. call (502) Call KCAC at (502) to make an appointment for assistance in filing the FAFSA. Remember to bring the following documents to your appointment: u completed 1040 federal tax return and W2 forms if you are required to file taxes u documentation of other income, such as a Social Security Income (SSI) statement, KTAP, child support, and Food Stamp Award Letter. u Until the age of 24, students also need their parents completed 1040 federal tax form, parents W2s and parents birth dates in order to complete the FAFSA. u Your PIN (Personal Identification Number) is important! Your PIN will allow you access to your personal information in various U.S. Department of systems. You will keep the same PIN the entire time you are in postsecondary education, so keep it in a safe place and bring it with you each time you come to KCAC. Call KCAC at (502) before your appointment if you have questions about your PIN. DEFAULTED STUDENT LOAN REHABILITATION COUNSELING The U.S. Department of provides a number of ways to re-qualify for financial aid. Rehabilitation of a student loan in default involves setting up a reasonable payment schedule with the current holder of the loan. Set up an appointment with one of KCAC s counselors to assist you in completing several steps involved in student loan rehabilitation. 6/2014 Kentucky Career Centers Serving residents in Bullitt, Henry, Jefferson, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer and Trimble counties, the Kentucky Career Centers offer free assistance at any point in your career path. Offices are located in Bullitt, Jefferson and Shelby counties. Services include: Help finding a great job Help with resumes, cover letters and interviewing Access to computers and phones for job searches Access to the best online job sites call (877-NEW-SKLZ). 8