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Education. Go Get It.

Education. Go Get It. College for Texans Campaign. Plan on getting an education?. What are you planning to do this afternoon? This weekend? This summer?. You can earn a MILLION bucks. . Does it matter what classes I take in middle school? .

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Education. Go Get It.

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

  2. Plan on getting an education? • What are you planning to do this afternoon? • This weekend? • This summer?

  3. You can earn a MILLION bucks.

  4. Does it matter what classes I take in middle school? • Yes! You can earn high school credits while in middle school. • Taking some classes in middle school will allow you to take upper level classes sooner . • Get started early by taking • Speech • Language other than English • Algebra I

  5. Preparation for higher education • Take challenging classes • Develop good study habits • Read, read, read, read • Visit a college campus • Talk to people that attend or attended college • Ask questions and use resources

  6. Preparation for higher education • There are two high school graduation plans that prepare students for college. • Recommended High School Program (RHSP) • A 24-credit, college-preparatory curriculum that helps ensure that all Texas high school students take advanced mathematics and science courses • The Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) • The state’s advanced high school graduation plan

  7. 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 and majors for the future www.careervoyages.gov

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

  9. Who goes to college? • People like you! • More than amillion peoplefrom different backgroundsare enrolled in Texas colleges.

  10. How will I pay for college? • Financial aid can assist persons from any background pay for college. It doesn’t matter if you are: • Poor or rich • Male or female • The first in your family to attend college • There is a type of financial aid for everyone.

  11. Types of financial aid: • Scholarships • Grants • Work study / employment opportunities • Loans • There is a type of financial aid for everyone.

  12. Questions? • Visit • www.aie.org • www.collegefortexans.org • Call 1(888) 311-8881 Mon – Thu 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. Fri 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Bilingual representatives available

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