For many of us, we struggle with the idea of continuing our education with college or going straight into the work force. Why? Because we don’t have enough information to make that decision. You could have other obstacles that can prevent college. There are many different situations that can prevent you from pursuing the right choice for yourself whether it be unsupported family, not enough information in high school, or maybe you started a family early and you needed to go straight into the work force to support that family. Whatever the reason, it’s never too late to reach out to the many resources available to decide if going to college can benefit an advancement in your career.
How do you decide? That would depend on how you view your future. Your future should be a goal that you create in your freshman year of high school. Ferguson’s Career Guidance Center “College Planning Timeline,” can help setup a timeline starting in high school. Do not wait until the last minute to begin preparation as you may need activities, objectives, and strategies to help you turn your future into reality. …show more content…
Some parents save for their kids’ college education, but you may still need other resources to relieve some of the financial burden. Financial Aid Finder “College Financial Aid,” offers great places to start searching for ways to help pay for college. There is financial aid available through the government, these types of loans will need to be repaid six months after your completion date. You can also receive grants and/or scholarships, grants are free money gifts with no obligation to repay them which are based on financial need, while scholarships are usually merit based academic, athletic or