Getting ready for college or career school can be easier than you think.
Thinking about college, career school, or graduate school? There’s so much to consider when it comes to getting ready for college: where to go, what to study, how to apply, how to pay for it all, and more.
It’s never too early—or too late—to explore your options for college or career school. We’ll walk through some key steps in preparing for college and provide resources that can help you along the way. You’ll have to take the time to research and understand your options, but you don’t have to do it alone. We’re here to help break down the process to make it easier for you!
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College Preparation Checklist
Why go to college?
Here’s a simple equation: a college or career school education = more money, more job options, and more freedom. As you’ll see from the chart below, as you get more education, you’ll make more money.
A college education is a long-term investment. With careful planning you can find the school and funding options that work best for your situation and put you on the path to success.
Exploring Your Career Options
A college or career school education can give you the skills needed to pursue a career that really interests you. Love working with animals? Or how about computers? Find possible careers to match your interests.
Checklists to Help You Get Ready Financially and Academically
Whether you’re in high school now, in elementary or middle school, out of school, or perhaps never finished school, there are a number of steps you can take to get “college ready.” Our checklists will walk you through the steps you can take to find and get into the college or career school that’s right for you and to get ready to pay. Review our checklists now!
Choosing a School
You have a variety of college options, from two-year community and junior colleges, to four-year colleges and universities, to technical, vocational, and trade schools. Get tips on things to consider when you’re choosing a school, and use our free college search tool to find a school that matches your interests, career goals, and financial situation.
Learning About Budgeting
Learn what a budget is and how it can help you stay on track with your goals during and after college.