College Preparation Check List
Here is a good resource for students (of all ages) who haven’t attended college or trade school, and parents of students in elementary and secondary school.
The College Preparation Checklist walks you through a “to do” list, starting with elementary school, to help students prepare academically and financially for education beyond high school.
College Preparation Checklist
FIND MONEY FOR SCHOOL
TAKE THE RIGHT CLASSES
CHOOSE A CAREER
| In a speech to Congress on Feb. 24, 2009, President Obama encouraged every American to complete at least one year of education beyond high school, whether at a community college, or a four-year school, or through vocational training, or an apprenticeship. This checklist will tell you how to get ready for that education — and how the government will help you pay for it. |
How To Use The Checklist
Q: Who should use the checklist?
A: Students (of all ages) who haven’t attended college or trade school, and parents of students in elementary and secondary school.
Q: What is the checklist?
A: A “to do” list, starting with elementary school, to help students prepare academically and financially for education beyond high school. Each section is split into subsections for students and parents, explaining what to do and which publications or Web sites might be useful to them.
Q: When should a student or parent refer to the checklist?
A: At the beginning of every school year, and then more frequently as college approaches.
Have Questions About Federal Student Aid And Want To Talk To A Real Person?
Call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243) or 1-800-730-8913 (TTY for the hearing impaired). Toll number: 1-319-337-5665.
Many of the publications mentioned in this checklist are available to order or download for free at www.edpubs.gov.
Find detailed federal student aid information at www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov.
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