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WHY THINK ABOUT COLLEGE NOW?

As a middle-school student, you probably have a lot on your mind: Will I get my school project finished on time? What’s for dinner? What should I do this weekend? Will Mom or Dad notice that I went over my text messaging limit (yikes!!)?

But have you seriously thought about college? Here are some reasons why you should start thinking about college now.

You say: It’s too early to think about college!
We say: The steps you take now will determine your college options later. Start planning now!
You say: No one in my family ever went to college.
We say: Be the first! Set a good example for others to follow by meeting people and learning interesting stuff in college.
You say: I can’t afford it!
We say: We at the U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid (and others), can help meet the cost! Almost two-thirds of college students get some type of financial aid.


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Last updated/reviewed December 22, 2010

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