college planning why go to college?. what is ucango2? a college access program for high school and...
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College Planning
Why Go ToCollege?
What is UCanGo2?
A college access program for high school and middle school students and parents
Provides information on how to plan, prepare and pay for college
Helps families create a college-going culture in the home
An initiative of the Oklahoma College Assistance Program and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Visit UCanGo2.org for college planning resources
High School Student Workbook
Why Go To College?
What Do I Want to Be?
How Do I Get There?
Where Do I Go?
How Do I Pay for It?
To Go or Not To Go?
Let’s tackle some of your common concerns:
I don’t like high school. Why would I want to go to college?
More freedom
More choices
New opportunities
To Go or Not To Go?
I don’t know what I want to do with my life so there’s no point going to college.
College is a great opportunity to explore new activities and learn
about yourself.
To Go or Not To Go?
College is too expensive. There’s no way I can afford it.
College is a smartinvestment in your future. Grants,
scholarships and student loans are available to help students pay for their
college expenses.
To Go or Not To Go?
I don’t need a degree or certification. I can make more money if I get a job right now.
The majority of today’s jobs require some level of education
beyond high school.
What’s In It For Me?
Other benefits include:
Empowers you to shape your future Provides cultural diversity Enables you to make better consumer decisions Increases your intellectual understanding Exposes you to different world views and philosophies Offers higher job satisfaction
UCanGo2 Resources
Scholarship Success Guide FAFSA Facts College Fair Worksheet College Terms Glossary What Do I Want To Be? Worksheet Campus Visit Checklist Finish the FAFSA in Five Steps Brochure College Planning Checklists Transition to College Brochure Tracking My Classes and Achievements Worksheet
Questions
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Contact Us
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationOklahoma College Assistance Program
Outreach Department
405.234.4239866.443.7420 (toll free)