Future College Parents

From establishing a college savings plan for your toddler to helping your high school senior decide which college offer to accept - and all the steps in between - look to the Parent Resource Center for the most useful and up-to-date information available to future college parents.

• Online College Planning
  College Parents of America, through our online college planning service, can help you better solve the challenge of "college finances" and reduce the high cost of a college education - whether your annual income is $50,000 or $500,000.

• Savings Plans
  It’s never too early to begin saving for your child’s education. With the help of financial planning experts at 401Kid, we’ve listed below comprehensive and comparative information on savings strategies and plans – as well as handy online calculators to help you choose what makes the most sense for your family.

• Academics
  The college admissions process is getting more competitive every year, but you can help to prepare your child academically by being informed about college requirements and expectations throughout his/her middle school and high school years. Here you’ll find information on course requirements, test preparation, advanced classes and ways in which you can guide and support your child.

• Summer Jobs & Camps
  Summer is a wonderful time for your child to enjoy new challenges and experiences through enrichment programs, adventure camps and full or part-time employment. Listed here are guides to these opportunities and information to help parents who are considering them.

• Finding a College
  With over 3,000 colleges and universities in America , helping your child to find the right “fit” can be daunting! Use these online match-up services to narrow down the search, then, check out the sites and books listed below for valuable tips on visiting and selecting schools.

• Standardized Tests
  The SAT, the PSAT, the ACT – these and other college admissions tests can strike fear in the heart of any student. Here are links to the various test Web sites, as well as information on test prep programs and resources for parents and their children.

• Applications & Admissions
  Filling out a college application may be one of the most difficult and stressful exercises your child has ever undertaken. You can help by thoroughly understanding the college admissions process as explained in the resources here.