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 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 retakes 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