Education. Go Get It.

College for Texans Campaign

Plan on getting an education?

What are you planning to do this afternoon?

This weekend?

This summer?

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Does it matter what classes I take in middle school?

Yes! You can earn high school credits while in middle school.

Taking some classes in middle school will allow you to take upper level classes sooner .

Get started early by taking Speech Language other than English Algebra I

Preparation for higher education

Take challenging classes

Develop good study habits

Read, read, read, read

Visit a college campus

Talk to people that attend or attended college

Ask questions and use resources

Preparation for higher education

There are two high school graduation plans that prepare students for college.

Recommended High School Program (RHSP) A 24-credit, college-preparatory curriculum that

helps ensure that all Texas high school students take advanced mathematics and science courses

The Distinguished Achievement Program (DAP) The state’s advanced high school graduation plan

Having fun can count, too! Extracurricular activities are ways to learn outside the classroom.

Teens can: Mentor a younger student Engage in community

service by volunteering Explore possible careers

and majors for the futurewww.careervoyages.gov

There’s a place for you!Public two year colleges

State technical universities

Public universities

Independent (private) institutions

Who goes to college?

People like you!

More than amillion peoplefrom different backgroundsare enrolled in Texas colleges.

How will I pay for college?Financial aid can assist persons from any background pay for college. It doesn’t matter if you are:

Poor or rich Male or female The first in your family to

attend college

There is a type of financial aid for everyone.

Types of financial aid: Scholarships Grants Work study /

employment

opportunities Loans

There is a type of financial aid for everyone.

Questions?

Visit

www.aie.org

www.collegefortexans.org

Call1(888) 311-8881Mon – Thu 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.Fri 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.Bilingual representativesavailable