Publication: Preparing Yourself for College (in Spanish)

This brochure advises high school students about the
economic advantages of attending college, the affordability
of college, and getting ready for college. Written in
Spanish, it explains the average costs of a college
education and describes the availability of financial aid
in general terms, briefly reviewing grants, loans,
work-study programs, scholarships, and education tax
credits. The brochure outlines the criteria for eligibility
for federal financial aid and suggests some additional
sources of information about college costs and planning.
Some specific tips are given for the student planning for
college. These are: (1) take classes at a high academic
level; (2) do what is necessary to be admitted; (3) look
for financial aid; and (4) expect success in the future.
The brochure stresses that, although the cost of a college
education may appear beyond the reach of many families, the
cost of not attending college is considerable, and there is
no greater investment than a college education. (SLD)