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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
Here’s a simple equation: a college or career school education = more money, more job options, and more freedom. As you get more education, you make more money.
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
- 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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Virtual College Fair
College Fairs Online is still hosting our biggest virtual college yet for your region with around 100 colleges scheduled for this week! Students can chat with admissions counselors to ask questions about academics, campus life, financial aid, scholarships and more! Have your students register now so they don't miss it! Each student is also entered into a drawing for a $300 scholarship each time they ask a question on a virtual booth.