College Fair

YEAH HOME EDUCATOR'S

COLLEGE FAIR

Last update: February 2, 2010

The YEAH sponsored home educator's college fair is held annually or every other year with the next one scheduled for January 2011 or 2012, TBD. Details are listed below. YEAH extends it appreciation and gratitude to Anoka Ramsey Community College for hosting the 2009 fair and to Inver Hills Community College for hosting the 2010 fair.

Registration Form

2010 YEAH COLLEGE FAIR INFORMATION

Sponsored by YEAH - Youth Educated At Home - serving the needs of home educated teens and their families for over 20 years.
The following information will remain on this website to encourage college fair attendees to contact the colleges who were present at the fair as well as those who were unable come due to difficult weather conditions.
Please return to this website for updates on future homeschool college fair information.

Monday, February 1, 2010

6:00 pm - 9pm

Did you know. . . that 60% of all job openings in Minnesota will require some college (either a degree or some specific training)?

WHAT is a Home Educator's College Fair?

JOIN US . . . Come to the Home Educator's College Fair, developed exclusively for

home educated students in middle and senior high school
and their parents.
PLUS: If you have known student that have already graduated from high school and are thinking of college or will be transferring to another college, this would be a good opportunity for them as well! All home educating families are welcome and encouraged to attend.

At the Fair, you will be able to:

Explore options for post high school.
Attend workshops designed for both students and parents.
Visit with representatives from across the state to discuss their colleges, discover the options available to students and how to plan the high school years accordingly

WHO will be at the fair?

Preview the YEAH website (College Fair Exhibitors) for complete and up-to-date listing of colleges participating; From this website you can also link to the college websites and become familiar with their programs and be better able to discuss your student's needs when you meet them at the fair.

WHY go to the fair? Do you fit into any of these categories?

In speaking to parents and students who are now in college, their ONE REGRET is not starting to explore college options sooner. This is a great opportunity to learn about colleges--public and private, two year an four year, academic and technical.

NOT INTERESTED in academics?
- Colleges have many hands-on, skills oriented programs. You might even be able to start them as a high school junior.
Are you a PARENT wondering how to PAY for college?
- Will your son or daughter need financial aid to attend a college or university?
- Attend a workshop just for you. At Financial Aid/Scholarship workshop you will learn exactly how the state and federal governments determine your eligibility for Pell and state grants and how colleges and universities "package" a financial aid award. Don't lose out on this opportunity!
Are you a 9th or 10th GRADER thinking of PSEO?
- NOW is the time to ask questions of the college representatives so that you will be ready to apply.
Are you a HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT?
- Do you worry about being prepared for college?
- Do you wonder if you will know ho to navigate through the first year of college?
- The first year of college often determines whether a student will be successful in getting a college degree.
- Attend a workshop just for you on how to make that first year successful! In her workshop for high school students, Anna Spickelmier shares her experience of moving from home education to PSEO to a successful college graduate!
Are you a MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT who thinks that college is too far in the future?
- Did you know that what you are doing NOW can greatly influence whether you go to college--and how successful you will be?
- Attend a workshop just for you to find out the most direct way between preparing for high school and preparing for college.
Are you a FORMER HOME EDUCATED STUDENT who didn't go to college, but is thinking of going now?
- Most of the state's private and public colleges will be here, ready to answer your questions!
Are you in college, and ready to TRANSFER?
- Most of the state's private and public colleges will be here, ready to answer your questions!
Does a college education prepare you for the JOB MARKET?
- Today, many employers are expecting their employees to have some college training, skills and/or knowledge.
Are you knowledgeable about your CAREER CHOICES and prepared for those?
- Representatives from these colleges will be happy to help you in your exploration--or provide information to steer you in the right direction.

2010 HOME EDUCATOR'S COLLEGE FAIR SCHEDULE

5:30: Check in for Pre-registered families; Registration begins for those registering at-the-door
6:00 - 7:00: Workshops available

5:30: CHECK IN & NEW REGISTRATION

Please register ahead of time for the workshop you plan to attend so that we can be prepared with enough handout materials and seating. Registration form available on the next page. Thank you.

5:30 -- Registration check in begins (Specific location of registration, parking and entrances to use will be posted closer to the date)

6:00-7:00: Three different WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE

Workshops are uniquely created for PARENTS (Workshop A), HIGH SCHOOL students (Workshop B) and MIDDLE SCHOOL students (Workshop C)

NOTE: Please be ON TIME for workshops as no one will be allowed to enter past 6:10.

6:00 – 7:00 Workshop A: "Financial Aid / Scholarships" (Target group: parents)

Presenters: Dr. Mike López, Associate Vice-Chancellor for Student Affairs, MNSCU and Lois Larson, Century College

6:00 – 7:00 Workshop B: "From Home Schooled to College Graduate" (Target group: high school students)

Presenter: Anna M. Spickelmier, North Central University

6:00 – 7:00 Workshop C: "College Preparation" (Target group: middle school students)

Presenter: Shelly Auldrich, Inver Hills Community College

7:00 - 9:00: COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES AVAILABLE

Preview the YEAH website (College Fair Exhibitors) for complete and up-to-date listing of colleges participating; From the website you can also link to the college websites and become familiar with their programs and be better able to discuss your student's needs when you meet them at the fair.

Check the YEAH website (www.ouryeah.org) Thank you.

Cost: $3.00 per family for pre-registered YEAH and YEAH Academy members ($5.00 after Jan. 29 or at the door)

Cost: $5.00 per family for pre-registered non-YEAH members ($7.00 after Jan. 29 or at the door)

PLEASE REGISTER EARLY SO THAT WE MAY HAVE AN ACCURATE COUNT FOR WORKSHOPS!

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2010 COLLEGE FAIR REGISTRATION:

Cut off this section below and

Mail this form and your payment (check payable to YEAH) TODAY to: YEAH College Fair, 5841 Lametti Lane, Shoreview, MN 55126
- or - DROP it off at The YEAH Academy office during business hours on any Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday after January 18, Attn: College Fair

Please sign up for which workshops you will be attending. We want to make sure we have sufficient handouts and seating. Be sure to leave time to visit colleges; some have come from a long distance to be available for your questions. Thank you!

FAMILY FULL NAME ______________________________

PHONE # _(______) ___________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS - PRINT CLEARLY, you will receive confirmation via email) ______________________

STUDENT'S NAME ___________________ GRADE ___________

STUDENT'S NAME ___________________ GRADE ___________

NUMBER ATTENDING EACH OF THE WORKSHOPS:

"A" ______________ "B" _____________ "C" ________________

ENCLOSED payment (check payable to YEAH)

________ $3.00/YEAH family (pre-registered, must be received by Fri., Jan. 29)

________ $5.00/YEAH family (reg. Jan. 29 and later and/or at the door)

________ $5.00/non-YEAH family (pre-registered, must be received by Fri., Jan. 29)

________ $7.00/YEAH family (reg. Jan. 29 and later and/or at the door)