1. College Planning Where Do I Go?

2. What is UCanGo2?  A college access program for high school and middle school students and parents  Provides information on how to plan, prepare and pay for college  Helps families create a college-going culture in the home  An initiative of the Oklahoma College Assistance Program and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education  Visit UCanGo2.org for college planning resources

3. High School Student Workbook  W W hy Go To College?  What Do I Want to Be?  How Do I Get There?  W Where Do I Go? ow Do I Pay for It?

4. What Do You Want In a School?  Type of school  Location  Campus Size  Courses offered  Affordability  Admission requirements

5. Understanding School Types Four-Year University  Provides associate, bachelor’s and graduate degrees  Offers a well-rounded education and flexible degrees Community College  Offers associate degrees  Typically provides pre-requisite courses that can transfer to a four-year institution Technical Branch  Provides education and training in technical fields  Offers bachelor’s and associate degrees

6. Understanding School Types Technology Center  Offers certificates in several different fields of study  Helps students prepare for college and careers Proprietary School  Prepares students for a specific occupation  Privately-owned institution Private School  Offers education in various fields  Tuition and fees tend to be higher than at public universities

7. Location, Location, Location -Located in large, metro areas -Offer entertainment, museums, shopping and events -Have more opportunity for local job placement and internships -Typically attract culturally diverse students -Usually located in towns where the school’s revenue helps drive the local economy -Have amenities located nearby, i.e. laundromat, supermarket, bank -Offer more on-campus events -May have local connections to help students with job placement -Typically offer more on-campus housing and entertainment -Located in smaller towns that can serve a widespread area -Usually have a larger population of student commuters -Offer more personalized assistance from professors

8. Size Up Your School

9. Narrow Down Your Choices Affordability  Research college websites and use their Net Price Calculator to determine the cost How Do I Pay For It?  Check out How Do I Pay For It? in the UCanGo2 High School Student Workbook to learn about different financial aid and scholarship programs available to you and your family  Apply for as many scholarships as possible to earn free money for college Admission Requirements  Study hard, keep your grades up and do your best on the ACT/SAT  Be involved in extracurricular activities and volunteer work  Write a great admission essay Other Resources  OKcollegestart.org  http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

10. Check Them Out  Visit every college you’re strongly considering  Take a campus tour  Schedule interviews with several campus officials, including professors in your field of study, admissions, financial aid, housing  Grab any necessary paperwork or forms  Visit dorms or on-campus apartments  Talk with current students about campus life  Explore the local area on your own

11. Making the Most of Campus Visits

12. UCanGo2 Resources  Scholarship Success Guide  FAFSA Facts  College Fair Worksheet  College Terms Glossary  What Do I Want To Be? Worksheet  Campus Visit Checklist  Finish the FAFSA in Five Steps Brochure  College Planning Checklists  Transition to College Brochure  Tracking My Classes and Achievements Worksheet

13. Questions ?

14. Contact Us Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Oklahoma College Assistance Program Outreach Department 405.234.4239 866.443.7420 (toll free) UCanGo2@ocap.org