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You've taken all the tests and made the grades, and now it's the moment
of truth—deciding where to go to school! With so many schools
to choose from, it could take forever
to find the perfect one for you.
Non-federal financial assistance programs and requirements often vary
from school to school. You may qualify for
student loan consoldiation.
Assess Yourself
The first step to finding the right program and type of school for you is to
evaluate your interests. A self-assessment will help you examine your interests
and goals, and offers ideas on fields of study and careers that might be right
for you.
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you need for the job you want, and where to look for a job, click
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- Information for Students
How to identify behaviors that indicate a student may be at risk
for failure in school, and what parents and teachers can do to
help.
- Things to Consider
There are hundreds of things to consider while you are making decisions
about what to do after high school. Here are a few points to
take into account
before you commit to a school.
- Understanding the Costs
Most people believe that school is much more expensive than it
really is. Although some are expensive, there is most likely
a school near you that
is within
financial reach.
- Types of Schools
Once you have an idea of what your interests are, it's time to
figure out what kinds of schools offer programs that match those
interests. Whether
you are
considering 2-year, 4-year, vocational, or private career schools,
make sure that the school is accredited and participates in the
Federal Student
Aid
programs. If you are not sure, contact the school to find out.
- College Selection
Find the colleges right for you. Select criteria to match campuses
from across the U.S. to your needs or if you already know the
name of your college
of choice, search by the name of the college.
- Campus Tours
Explore the campuses by browsing through the detailed profiles
and key information of each college.
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