How to help your child prepare for education beyond high school U.S. Department of Education Academic Preparation Parents can begin to prepare their children for college early by: helping them take the right junior high and high school courses based on the type of school they wish to enroll in after high school; encouraging them…
Helping your child with homework U.S. Department of Education Children need to know that their family members think homework is important. If they know their families care, children have a good reason to complete assignments and to turn them in on time. You can do many things to show that your child that you value…
Take the tests U.S. Department of Education Most colleges in the U.S. require that students submit scores from standardized tests as part of their application packages. The most commonly accepted tests are the ACT Assessment?, SAT I, and SAT II. For information about which you should take, talk to your high school counselor or to…
Myths about financial aid U.S. Department of Education “I’m not going to bother filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid because…” “…there isn’t enough financial aid for students like me.” False. Many students and parents have the impression that the budget for the federal student aid programs has been severely reduced. In fact,…
Federal Student Aid at a Glance U.S. Department of Education What is federal student aid? Federal student aid is financial help for students enrolled in eligible programs at participating schools to cover school expenses, including tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. A “school” could be a two-year or four-year public…