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Getting Ready for College
Thinking about college, career school, or graduate school? There’s so much to consider when it comes to getting ready for college: where to go, what to study, how to apply, how to pay for it all, and more.
It’s never too early—or too late—to explore your options for college or career school. We’ll walk through some key steps in preparing for college and provide resources that can help you along the way. You’ll have to take the time to research and understand your options, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to help students make informed decisions and find out what they need to do!
Reasons To Attend College or Career School
Think of your education as an investment in your future self. By pursuing a college or trade school degree, you’re unlocking higher paychecks, more diverse job prospects, and the freedom to choose your own path.
A college education is a long-term investment. With careful planning, you can find the school and funding options that work best for your situation and put you on the path to success.
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Websites to apply to all Texas Colleges:
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- Tips for writing a strong college essay/Khan Academy
- Scholarship scams
- FAFSA
- Scholarships for Texas Social Work Students
- Types of Aid/Getting Aid
- Aid for military families
- Student Account Access
- Repaying Loans
- Repayment Estimator
- Student Loans-Income-driven
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Loan Forgiveness
- Loan Forgiveness for Teachers
- Financial Preparation
- Want to go to college in another country?
- @FAFSA Twitter feed
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- NCAA
- Student athlete's transition to college and the initial eligibility process
- NAIA Eligibility Center - Register with PlayNAIA.org to help student athletes discover and connect with NAIA schools, coaches and athletic scholarships
- REGISTER WITH THE NCAA CLEARING HOUSE - If you have questions about which Division to register please ask Rickey Phillips or counselors
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