Parents

You want to help your child when it comes to going forward with a career and with college. Here are some tips:
 

Help your student choose a college. Discuss the importance of:

• Small class sizes
• Professional instructors with real-world experience
• Flexible scheduling with day, evening and online options
• Career placement assistance for all graduates
• Degree choices
• Multiple locations
• Long history
• Continuously updated programs

Help your child choose a major. Encourage a student to:

• Look at the long term job market
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Study hard
• Consider internships or volunteer experiences
• Surf the web to learn about different fields and find career advice sites
• Think about favorite subjects
• Remember that education is the door to lifelong learning that pays off

Help your kid get financial aid. Give your student gentle reminders to:

• Start soon
• Meet with college financial aid representatives
• Apply for scholarships
• Work with you to complete the FAFSA
• Check e-mail and snail mail regularly
• Ask for help