Bay City Public Schools :: Office of College Preparation

• Why does my student need a college education?

• What are some things my student should be doing now to prepare for his/her college future?

• Where can I get more information to help my student develop his/her college plan?

• How do we pay for college?

• When should I start planning for my student’s college future?

If you haven’t asked yourself these questions, now is a good time to start. Whether your student is in elementary, middle, or high school, it’s never too early to start planning and preparing for your child’s successful future. As a parent, you need to be involved and supportive every step of the way. Some of the steps you should take with your child are: explore careers, develop a plan to pay for college, discuss and evaluate college choices and options, and review and complete the college preparation checklist each school year.

To help you as a parent and mentor in the college preparation process, here are some resources for you to use: