Parents & Students
Why should your children go to college?
There are many reasons, and one is that their financial future will be brighter if they do!
Fast Fact: According to U.S. Census Bureau data, workers 18 and over with bachelor’s degrees earn an average of $51,206 per year, while those with a high school diploma earn $27,915.
Today, more jobs than ever before require specialized training or a two- or four-year college degree. More education means more choices, and that means more opportunities for you.
Fast Fact: It’s estimated that by 2014, 90% of the fastest-growing careers will require some post-secondary education.*
Your children are thinking about college. Their teachers and guidance counselors are helping them make plans. Where do you fit in?
- You might be wondering whether your child can go to college and how you can afford it.
- You might be certain your child is going to college, and still wondering how you can afford it.
- You might be certain your child is going to college and have a plan for financing it.
Where to get assistance with college planning
Your children probably want your support and your input. And in the end, you will have to help your children determine what kind of college education he or she can afford.
So, if you need to make a college plan or a college-paying plan, go to these sites:
Resources for paying for college and discovering how it will impact your earning potential are available online at the College.gov portal.
Smart college planning guides and tips from OfftoCollege.com
Encourage your children to think about college at KnowHow2GO
If you are a low-income family with an exceptional student who dreams about an education at a prestigious university, learn about the QuestBridge scholarship program.
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*Source: www.college.gov
