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ARE YOU A FIRST-GENERATION STUDENT?

If you’re not sure, you’re certainly not alone. While roughly fifty percent of students identify as first-gen, many are unaware of their first-gen status until they reach college, which can make accessing resources difficult.

This page will help you to figure out your generational status and provide tips that will assist you as you apply to and attend college.

Are You A First-generation Student? Let us tell you a bit about the Center and provide some additional information and resources to assist you on your college journey.

As a parent, time occasionally feels interminable – usually when your child is in one of those “difficult” stages. Mostly, however, the future arrives far more quickly than you ever anticipate. In the blink of an eye, your child passes from one grade to the next until it’s suddenly time to pick up his cap and gown. Rather than be caught by surprise at the end of his senior year, it makes sense to slowly begin discussing what comes after high school with your seventh, eighth and/or ninth graders.

My College Options - How to Start The College Conversation My College Options® is an online college planning program that connects millions of high school students with colleges and universities.

Senior year is a whirlwind of activities. This is a big year for your child as he or she balances schoolwork, extracurricular activities and the college application process. Use the suggestions below to help you and your child successfully navigate this important time.

Parent Action Plan: 12th-Grade Student | College Planning Get advice about what high school seniors need to do to stay on track for applying to college.

The U.S. Department of Education makes Direct PLUS Loans to eligible parents through schools participating in the Direct Loan Program. (We also offer PLUS loans for graduate or professional students.)

A Direct PLUS Loan is commonly referred to as a parent PLUS loan when made to a parent borrower.

Federal Student Aid

College planning for high school students involves much more than filling out forms, taking standardized tests, and asking teachers for recommendation letters. The process also requires self-reflection and spending time looking at public and private colleges, online learning, and other forms of higher education that you may not have considered previously.

The Student Guide to College Planning | BestColleges This checklist, organized by grade levels, highlights the important college planning deadlines and benchmarks you will encounter in higher education.

Enrolling at a two-year college is a great step toward reaching your educational goals. Discover your academic interests, prepare for a career, and earn credits towards an associate’s degree that can later be transferred to a four-year institution for a bachelor’s degree.

Your Community college transfer planning guide Checklist for community college students looking to transfer to a 4-year college or university.

College isn’t just a place to learn. It’s where you’ll find a community filled with new people and have new experiences. It’s where you’ll make friends for life and learn important lessons about yourself. It's where you'll go to reach new heights.

Why does college matter to you?

Why college matters College is about defying expectations, breaking the mold, and finding yourself. Learn why college matters and discover the value of going to college whether you're applying for the first time or transferring colleges to complete your degree.

MyCoalition is our set of free, online college-planning tools that helps students start early and stress less on their path to college. It is set up to help students, parents, and counselors. Check it out!

Introduction to MyCoalition | Coalition for College

Are you curious as to what the college essays are this year? Check this out.

Coalition Application Essay Prompts | Coalition for College See the essay prompts for the Coalition Application, and get advice about how to write your college essays.

High school seniors, stay on track for your Fall 2021 college applications with this deadline schedule for the 2021/2022 academic year!!

College application deadlines for the 2021-2022 school year List of college application deadlines for Fall 2021 admission. Discover the colleges still accepting applications!

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Resources for Immediate Response National Su***de Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255. The National Su***de Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Will U.S. College Students’ Lives Be Forever Transformed by COVID-19? Columbia/NYSPI researchers are examining how millions of college students are addressing COVID-19 challenges, including academic/life plans, decision-making, substance use, and mental well-being.

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