1. Understanding the Benefits of Higher Education “It’s called higher education because that’s where it takes you!” Source: Minnesota Office of Education

2. What are the benefits of higher education? Knowledge Potential Opportunity Income

3. Knowledge A college education teaches you to think critically and abstractly, to express your thoughts and opinions, and to weigh options and make informed decisions.

4. Potential College brings you a world of information as you explore your interests, and helps you understand the issues that connect communities, the nation and the world.

5. Opportunity Critical thinking and new technology skills are vital for success and advancement in today’s workforce and provide you with more career and job options.

6. Income A person with a college degree typically has a higher income and is less likely to be unemployed or underemployed than someone with less education.

7. Brainstorm: Which benefits would you look forward to as a college student?

8. Which benefits would you look forward to as a college student? Making your family proud Meeting new people & making new friends Working toward an interesting career Earning more money in the future Becoming smarter Having independence Becoming a role model Traveling Improving my status in the community Participating in sports and other activities Helping in my community