College for Texans Campaign Education. Go Get It. College for Texans Campaign These notes are intended to supplement the speaker’s presentation to parents of Middle School students. Welcome audience and tell who you are and where you are from. Explain purpose of presentation. May be different for speakers such as a. motivation b. information dissemination c. planning and preparation Tell audience your preference for taking questions (during or after presentation).

Do you want your child to PLAN on getting a College Education? We do! Things you can do to help: Discuss college with your son or daughter Let them know you would like them to set goals for after high school Start a college savings for your child Start thinking about planning ahead. Ask parents if they have thought about their son or daughter going to college. You may also ask if they know whether their children have started planning for college. Tell them it’s not too early to start thinking or planning for college. Have you thought about ways to encourage your child to attend college? Challenge parents to begin planning and thinking about college now.

You child can earn $1 MILLION more during their working career The more education your child attains, the more money he or she will earn. A person with a Bachelors degree will earn over a million dollars more than a person with no degree. Helping your child get an advanced education will help him or her reach their goals and earn more money. Rhetorical question: where do you see your child after high school?

Does it matter what classes they take in middle school? Yes! Your child can earn high school credits while in middle school. Taking some classes in middle school will allow them to take upper level classes sooner . For example: Speech Language other than English Algebra I Taking some classes in middle school may mean your child will start high school with a credit or credits. Talk to your child’s counselors and teachers about classes to take in middle school to earn high school credits.

Encourage your son or daughter to prepare for higher education Take challenging classes Develop good study habits Read as much as they can Visit a college campus with them Ask questions and use resources Explain resources can be libraries, the internet, people you know in college, counselors, teachers, and you the speaker.

Having fun can count, too! Extracurricular activities are ways to learn outside the classroom. Teens can: Mentor a younger student Engage in community service by volunteering Explore possible careers www.careervoyages.gov Speaker may give contact information for volunteer opportunities for students. Website is from the US Department of Labor, updated periodically.

There’s a place for your child! Public two year colleges State technical universities Public universities Independent (private) institutions KEY POINT: Speaker should give examples of the type of institutions above.

Who goes to college? Kids like yours! More than a million students from different backgrounds are enrolled in Texas colleges. Both parents and students should think beyond high school. There are many institutions that vary in programs of study, student population, geographical area, religious affiliation, size, and other variables. Parents and students should research different types of institutions to find the right fit for the student.

How will I help my child pay for college? Financial aid can assist persons from any background pay for college. It doesn’t matter if your child is: Economically disadvantaged Male or female The first in your family to attend college There is a type of financial aid for everyone. Emphasize that everyone can qualify for some type of financial aid.

Types of financial aid: Scholarships Grants Work study / employment opportunities Students loans Parent loans There is a type of financial aid for everyone. Scholarship and grants are free money that you don’t pay back. Work study is a job that you work part time while in college. Student loans must be paid back, usually after the student leave college. Parent loans can be taken out by the parent for their child’s educational expenses.

or visit www.collegefortexans.org Questions? Call 1-888-311-8881 free of charge and speak with a College for Texans representative Se habla Espanol or visit www.collegefortexans.org and www.aie.org Explain that www.aie.org is also www.adventuresineducation.org. This site is available in Spanish and has a separate section for middle school students, parents, and counselors.