Postsecondary Planning
There is much to do when planning your education and training after high school. Students have many opportunities for education and training after high school:
- Attend a 4-year college/university and pursue a Bachelor's Degree.
- Attend a community college, transfer to a 4-year college/university after 1 or 2 years, and pursue a Bachelor's Degree.
- Attend a community college and pursue a diploma, certificate, and/or Associate Degree.
- Attend a "career school" and pursue a diploma, certificate, and/or Associate Degree.
- Join the military and receive training through their programs, including ROTC programs at state colleges/universities.
Any combination of the above items.
Parents and students must do their "homework" and research these options thoroughly. Post-secondary education is a big investment and, therefore, requires careful planning, research, and investigation in order to make the best decisions possible.
College Planning
Download this Google Sheets template to get organized when adding colleges you are considering in Naviance.
Fastweb (Find Scholarships here...)
PHEAA offers webinars on financial aid, including Financial Aid 101, Ask an Access Partner, and creating a StudentAid.gov account. Topics cover application processes, federal and state aid, scholarships, and FAFSA. Webinars are scheduled from October to November, providing guidance for students seeking assistance with post-secondary funding and FAFSA preparation.
