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Education. Go Get It.

Help your child plan for their college education with the College for Texans Campaign. Discuss college, set goals, start a college savings, and encourage them to take challenging classes. Financial aid options available. Call 1-888-311-8881 or visit www.collegefortexans.org and www.aie.org.

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Education. Go Get It.

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  1. Education. Go Get It. College for Texans Campaign

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

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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. There’s a place for your child! • Public two year colleges • State technical universities • Public universities • Independent (private) institutions

  8. Who goes to college? • Kids like yours! • More than amillion students from different backgroundsare enrolled in Texas colleges.

  9. 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.

  10. Types of financial aid: • Scholarships • Grants • Work study / employment opportunities • Students loans • Parent loans • There is a type of financial aid for everyone.

  11. 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

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