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3. Pay
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4 Steps to College Planning:
Navigating higher education involves four key phases: Planning, Applying, Paying, and Deciding. We’ve broken each phase down with tips, guidance, and resources to help you move forward with confidence.
Already started? Choose the phase that best matches where you are in the process and explore the resources to continue your journey toward higher education.
1.Plan
What will your first year after high school look like? Explore your options, learn how to get started, understand what career exploration means, and discover the different education and training pathways available after graduation.
Today most jobs require education or training after high school. Picking a career path involves researching not only your career goals, but also the education/training required for that career pathway.
Learn about:
- Tuition Free Programs
- Careers
- Parent Guide to preparing for college
- Adults to College
2.Apply
Getting ready to apply to college? What steps should you take, when should you start, and what materials will you need? This phase is all about understanding the application process, exploring where you want to apply, and preparing everything you’ll submit.
Apply to college can be a tricky process especially for first timers. This step involves researching institutions, choosing where to send your materials, and completing application forms.
Learn about the:
- 3 Steps to Apply
- Transcripts
- Common Application
- S.A.T.
- Transferring
3.Pay
What do you need to know to pay for college? What are my options? How to get started? Paying for college is a crucial step and exploring “free money” and other resources should always be a priority.
Education is an investment. These resources can help make it more affordable. Explore this step to better understand the financial side of college and make a plan to cover college costs.
- FAFSA
- Michigan Student Aid
- Scholarships
- Loans
- Financial Aid Award Letters
4.Decide
How do you choose which college is the right fit?
This step is about looking closer at what the college or institution has to offer to you as a student and determining which option best supports your goals.
Learn about:
- Making a Next Step
- Tips on Choosing a College
- Transitioning from High School to College
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What Is "College"?
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