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Self- and Career Exploration
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Needed Salary for Desired Lifestyle
This site will help you calculate how much you'll need to make to live the lifestyle you want. You'll also see average earnings of jobs in Texas! Video
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Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneurs Course
This course introduces young entrepreneurs to the basics of creating and financing their own business. Course Link
College Exploration and Preparation
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College Admissions Process
Colleges consider several things to determine if you get in. See below to find out what colleges consider.
College Admissions Process (full presentation)
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Paying for College
There are several ways to pay for college! See below to find out how.
Pay for College (full presentation)
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Calculating Your GPA
Are you curious about what your GPA? Are you interested in predicting what it could be? Download this tool to assist you in calculating your GPA!
Instructions: English | Spanish. Download the GPA Calculator.
Foster and Adopted Youth
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State College Tuition Waiver
The college tuition waiver provides exemptions of tuition and fees at Texas public institutions of higher education for youth formerly in DFPS conservatorship, adopted youth, and certain other youth. Click here to view resource.
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Education and Training Voucher
The Education and Training Voucher assists with the education and training needs of eligible youth and young adults currently or formerly in the conservatorship of DFPS. Click here to view resource.
Parent/Guardian Resources
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College Planning for 8th-10th Grade Parents
The College Board hosted a webinar to share information about how parents can help their 8th, 9th, or 10th graders. View webinar.
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Parent Action Plan: 10th Grade
Here are some things parents and guardians can do this year to support their children and give him or her the best options. View checklist.
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Building a College List
The College Board hosted a webinar to share information about help your child how to search for colleges and build a college list. View webinar.
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Paying for College: FAFSA, Financial Aid, and More
The College Board hosted a webinar to share information about paying for college. Learn more at collegeboard.org/parents. View webinar.
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Searching and Applying for Scholarships
The College Board hosted a webinar to share information about how parents can help their child search for and apply for scholarships. View webinar.
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EFC Calculator
The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) calculator estimates how much your family may be asked to contribute to college each year. EFC Calculator.
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FAFSA 4 Caster
The FAFSA4Caster estimates how much federal aid your student may receive for 1 academic year. FAFSA4Caster
