Its Never Too Early Flashcards
1
Q
What are some the first steps counselors can make to help increase awareness around college?
A
Encourage parents to educate themselves about the true cost of college early( i.e. elementary).
2
Q
Why may some parents be anxious about paying for college?
A
Some parents may be looking at the published prices without considering all of the types of aid and financing options available.
3
Q
What are some tools available to parents?
A
- College Affordability and Transparency Center website
- Going2College.org
- My Next Move Career Search Tool
- Department of Education College Navigator website (compare programs)
4
Q
What plans are available to finance and save for tution?
A
-Prepaid tuition and college saving 529 plans
5
Q
What are the four main categories of student aid?
A
- grants
- loans (subsidized vs unsubstudized and parent)
- work study
- scholarships
6
Q
What training is available to counselors?
A
National Training for Counselors and Mentors Program
