Parents

Be Informed and Involved:

• Have your student meet with school counselor and/or college adviser about careers of interest as well as courses that will best prepare them for college

• Chat with your student about ways to pay for college

• Ask about dual enrollment and CTC/CTE courses your students can take advantage of

Help student begin to advocate for themselves:

• Student meets with school counselor and/or college adviser

• Attend college fair and financial aid events with your student

• Assist in SAT prep; Khan Academy

• Arrange campus visits

• Assist your student in researching the type of education is needed for career their interested in

• Begin scholarship option search

Big decisions need to be made:

• Campus visits to top choices

• Student retake SAT, if needed

• Assist in college application process (some fees may apply)

• Attend financial aid events with your student (FAFSA)

• Be sure your student asks for recommendations (teachers, counselors, etc.)

• Help your student complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible, after October 1

• Be involved in your students scholarship search and applications

• Help your student choose a college, career or military option