Education. Go Get It.

College for Texans Campaign

Things you can do to help:

Discuss college with your son or daughter

Let them know you would like them to set goals for after high school

Start a college savings for your child

Do you want your child to PLAN on getting a College Education? We do!

You child can earn $1 MILLION more during their working career

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Does it matter what classes they take in middle school?

Yes! Your child can earn high school credits while in middle school.

Taking some classes in middle school will allow them to take upper level classes sooner .

For example: Speech Language other than English Algebra I

Encourage your son or daughter to prepare for higher education

Take challenging classes

Develop good study habits

Read as much as they can

Visit a college campus with them

Ask questions and use resources

Having fun can count, too! Extracurricular activities are ways to learn outside the classroom.

Teens can: Mentor a younger student Engage in community

service by volunteering Explore possible careers

www.careervoyages.gov

There’s a place for your child!Public two year colleges

State technical universities

Public universities

Independent (private) institutions

Who goes to college?

Kids like yours!

More than amillion students from different backgroundsare enrolled in Texas colleges.

How will I help my child pay for college?

Financial aid can assist persons from any background pay for college. It doesn’t matter if your child is:

Economically disadvantaged

Male or female The first in your family to

attend college

There is a type of financial aid for everyone.

Types of financial aid: Scholarships Grants Work study /

employment

opportunities Students loans Parent loans

There is a type of financial aid for everyone.

Questions?

Call 1-888-311-8881 free of charge and speak with a College for Texans

representative

Se habla Espanol

or visit www.collegefortexans.org

and

www.aie.org