A r c h i v e d  I n f o r m a t i o n

A Resource Book for Parents
2000 Edition

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

I. General Questions about College

• Why attend college?
• What types of college exist?
• What kinds of jobs are available to college graduates?

II. Preparing for College

• What can my child do to prepare academically for college?
• What can my child do outside the classroom to prepare for college?

III. Choosing a College

• How can my child go about choosing a college?

IV. Financing a College Education

• How much does a college education cost?
• How can I afford to send my child to college?
• What are the most common sources of financial aid?
• Is my child eligible for financial aid? If so, how much?
• Tax credits, deductions, and deferrals
• Are there other ways to keep the cost of college down?

V. Long-Range Planning

• How do I set up a long-range plan?

VI. Important Terms

• What terms do I need to understand?

VII. Other Sources of Information

• Where can I get more information on the topics discussed in this handbook?

Exercises and Checklists for You and Your Child

• Help Your Child Think about a Career
• Course Planner for Parent and Student
• College Inquiries
• College Preparation Checklist for Students
• Financial Preparation Checklist for Parents

Charts

• Chart 1: Examples of Jobs Requiring College Preparation
• Chart 2: High School Courses Recommended for College
• Chart 3: Questions to Ask Guidance Counselors
• Chart 4: Distribution of Students at Four-Year Colleges by the Amount of Tuition and Fees Charged
• Chart 5: Typical College Costs
• Chart 6: Average Tuition and Fees by Type of College, School Year 1998-99
• Chart 7: Amount You Would Need to Save to Have $10,000 Available When Your Child Begins College
• Chart 8: How Much Need-based Financial Aid Can My Child Get?
• Chart 9: Military Postsecondary Education Opportunities
• Chart 10: Examples of Savings Instruments and Investments

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