Plan for Education with Your Teen
Your teen is likely to want some type of education beyond high school. Planning for your teen's education is important, exciting, and complicated. Parents can make a big difference in helping to sort it all out.
Education Options after High School
Education pays off in higher wages, increased career options and has many other benefits. High school is an important time to prepare for education and training that comes later. Explore the many options that exist in education and training after high school.
Work-Based Learning
Before committing to an education or career path, encourage your teen to "test drive" a job. Work-based learning, like internships and apprenticeship, lets students gain knowledge and skills that help them connect school experiences to real-life work activities.
Types of Minnesota Schools
"Going to college" can mean a lot of different things. Today, colleges vary from traditional four-year universities, to two-year colleges and short-term job training programs, to online degree programs. Which college or university environment best matches your teen's goals?
College and Major Choice
Simply graduating from college might not be enough to qualify your teen for certain jobs. Choosing the right program of study or major increases employability and the likelihood of college success.
Online Learning
Taking classes or earning a degree via the Internet has become a popular learning option for high schools and colleges. But is online learning the best option to help your teen succeed academically?
Applying to College
Admission into higher education is an exciting and sometimes complicated journey. Know what to expect and what is expected of you so that the process can be as smooth as possible.
Transferring Colleges
Starting a college education at one school and then transferring to another is common for students today. Learn more about how credits earned at one school might transfer to another school or program.
Saving for College
Every dollar that you save toward college tuition lowers the amount that your teen may have to borrow. Whatever your current income, there are several savings and investment options to help you save for college.
Paying for College
Worried about paying for college? It's true that college costs are rising, but there's plenty of help available for you and your family. Loans, scholarships, grants, and other types of financial aid make higher education affordable for millions of students. Regardless of your family's financial situation, most students qualify for some type of aid.
Parent and Student Activities
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Print our fun and innovative activities to do with children and teens. These activities will help your child, and you, to find out more about budgeting and saving for college, preparing to apply for college and researching occupations.
