PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR COLLEGE Ebook

A Resource Book for Parents

PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR COLLEGE

INTRODUCTION

I. General Questions About College

• What types of colleges exist?
• Why attend college?
• What kinds of jobs are available to college graduates?

II. Preparing for College

• What can my child do outside the classroom to prepare for college?
• What can my child do to prepare academically for college?

III. Choosing a College

• How can my child go about choosing a college?

IV. Financing a College Education

• How can I afford to send my child to college?
• How much does a college education cost?
• Are there other ways to keep the cost of college down?

V. Long-Range Planning

• College Preparation Checklist for Students
• How do I set up a long-range plan?
• Financial Preparation Checklist for Parents