Young people planning for postsecondary education or training face simultaneous complex planning challenges. It’s My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training gives busy professionals the recommendations, strategies, and resources they need to improve their work preparing young people for college access and success. It is a valuable resource for child welfare professionals and others who work with youth of transition age.
It's My Life: Financial Aid
For those primarily interested in helping young people find funding sources for college or vocational training, Casey also provides It's My Life: Financial Aid, a 30-page excerpt from the guide.
Download the financial aid excerpt by clicking the link in the right column. To request free hard-copies, e-mail PostsecondaryEdGuide@casey.org.
It’s My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training
The complete guide includes:
- A wealth of Web links to online resources on preparation, study skills, financial aid, and student housing
- A comprehensive guide to standardized tests
- A step-by-step plan for applying for financial aid
- Resources for students with special needs
- Checklists for students in each secondary grade level
It’s My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training also provides eight recommendations and numerous strategies for helping young people begin and succeed in postsecondary programs. The recommendations include:
- Fostering high postsecondary aspirations
- Encouraging long-term educational and career planning
- Stressing rigorous academic preparation
- Supporting students in taking standardized tests
- Supporting students in choosing, applying for, and enrolling in postsecondary education
- Helping students obtain adequate financial aid
- Engaging young adults who have missed out on postsecondary preparation
- Helping students adjust to and complete their college program
It’s My Life: Postsecondary Education and Training was published in 2006 by Casey Family Programs. To download a PDF of the guide or the financial aid excerpt, click the links in the upper-right corner of this page.
To send us comments, please e-mail PostsecondaryEdGuide@casey.org.
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