2. 1 What Can College Do For You? Gain knowledge Decide on a Career Obtain skills to succeed in your career Build a brighter financial future

3. 2 Check Out the Facts

4. 3 Take Control of Your Future Acquire a Mentor – someone who can help you to set reasonable career expectations and can provide you guidance. Identify the salary, education, and benefits associated with your career choice. Know yourself and what you want out of life Define what success means to you

5. 4 What is Financial Aid? Grants Scholarships Loans Work Study

6. 5 Know Your Resources Federal & State Government The College Private Organizations Gear Up Program Military National Community Service Parents & Savings Plans

7. 6 How do I get Financial Aid?  READ  ORGANIZE  APPLY  DEADLINES R O A D 

8. 7 Important Lessons To get anywhere you need to know where you are going, so have a destination in mind. Stay the course, do your homework, ask those questions, follow a map, and listen to what others are saying.

9. 8 Applying for Financial Aid Is just like driving, there is only one driver and that will be YOU!

10. 9 Search the web ~ www… FINANCIAL AIDCAREER PLANNING fafsa.ed.govwiredscholar.com easi.ed.govcareer-planning.com finaid.orgcollegeboard.com studentaid.ed.govcollegequest.org fastweb.commyroad.com nasfaa.orgcollegeview.com