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College Planning

It is never too early to help your child plan for college.  Some of the questions you may have are listed below with either answers or links to great resources!

What kind of career should my child pursue?
Encourage your child to think about what he/she wants to do as a career. Use FACTS.org Career Planner  to help guide them through the process. The career planner offers the following:

• Interest surveys – see what career best fits your child’s personality, skills, etc.
• Career Explorer – provides lists of careers with salary information.
• Making a plan – identify your child’s goals and make a plan to promote success.

How will I pay for my child to attend college?
Use the FACTS.org Paying for College site for information on:

• College costs [tuition, book, room and board, etc.
• Financial Aid programs (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.)
• Applying for financial aid

How will my child apply for college?

• Steps for Applying 
• State University Admission Requirements  
• College Entrance Tests 
• Residency Guidelines    
• College Applications 
• College Admission Offices (use the drop down menu to find admissions requirements for all Florida colleges and universities)    

Florida University Admission Requirements
View the latest admission requirements for Florida's colleges and universities.
Admission Standards, average GPA, test scores, number of students that applied and were admitted

** Visit College Board for more information on college and career planning in English and Spanish.
** Visit the CTACE site for information on Career Planning.
** Busca por “Para Los Padres” para informacion en espanol.

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