Parents play a key role in the college planning process. That's
why it's so important that you work with your child as early as
possible, giving assistance and guidance to help him/her meet their
educational goals.
By creating an
account, your child can give you access to his/her online
portfolio so that you can follow your child's progress.
To give your child the advantage of all possible resources,
learn valuable information about:
Careers
Discuss different career opportunities with your child and help
him/her identify interests and skills, and possible careers.
Planning for
college
Find out what characteristics college admission offices look for
beyond the grades. Talk to your child's high school counselor and
help your child plan his/her high school courses. Utilize the
college planning timeline to make sure your child is on track.
Finding
and applying to college
Help your child find the right college, learn about the different
types of colleges, explore the various colleges in Tennessee and
start the application process.
Financing
college
Probably the most challenging task of all is paying for college.
Be sure to consider all the financial aid possibilities, including
scholarships, grants, loans and alternative financing options.
Path2College 529
Plan
College Pays