Where Do I Go?

What is ? o A college access program for high school and middle school students and parents o Provides information on how to plan, prepare and pay for college o Helps families create a college-going culture in the home o An initiative of the Oklahoma College Assistance Program (OCAP) and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

High School Student Workbook o Why Go To College? o What Do I Want To Be? o How Do I Get There? o Where Do I Go? o How Do I Pay for It?

What Do You Want In a School? o Type of school o Location o Campus size o Courses offered o Affordability o Admission requirements

Understanding School Types Four-Year University o Provide associate, bachelor’s and graduate degrees o Offer a well-rounded education and flexible degrees Community College o Offer associate degrees o Typically provide pre-requisite courses that can transfer to a four-year institution Technical Branch o Provide education and training in technical fields o Offer bachelor’s and associate degrees

Understanding School Types Career Technology Center o Offer certificates in several different fields of study o Help students prepare for college and careers Proprietary School o Prepare students for a specific occupation o Privately-owned institution Private School o Offer education in various fields o Tuition and fees tend to be higher than at public universities

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

Size Up Your School

Narrow Down Your Choices Affordability o Research college websites and use their Net Price Calculator to determine the cost How Do I Pay For It? UCanGo2 High School Student Workbook o 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 o Apply for as many scholarships as possible to earn free money for college o Check out the Scholarship button at for scholarships by deadline and category Admission Requirements o Study hard, keep your grades up and do your best on the ACT/SAT o Be involved in extracurricular activities and volunteer work o Write a great admissions essay Other Resources o OKcollegestart.org o

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

Helpful Publications o Are You Looking for Money? o FAFSA Facts o College Fair Worksheet o UCanGo2 High School Student Workbook o College Terms Glossary o Scholarship Success Guide o What Do I Want To Be? Worksheet o Campus Visit Checklist o Finish the FAFSA in Five Steps o College Checklists o Transition to College Brochure o Tracking My Classes and Achievements Worksheet

Questions ?

Contact Us Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education Oklahoma College Assistance Program Outreach Department