High School Parent Checklist

Early Preparation  |  Financial Planning  |  Parent Checklist Supporting Your College Student  |  Parents of Special Ed Students

• Start saving money for your child's college education.
• Investigate different ways to save money-buying U.S. Savings Bonds or opening a savings account in a bank, etc.

• Continue to save for college.

• Continue to save for college.

• Help your child investigate the availability of financial aid from federal, state, local, and private sources. Have your child talk to his or her DC-CAP Advisor or school guidance counselor for more information.
• Help your child investigate the availability of scholarships provided by organizations such as corporations, labor unions, professional associations, religious organizations, and credit unions.
• If applicable, go to the library with your son or daughter and look for directories on scholarships for women, minorities, and disabled students.

• Make sure your child completes all necessary financial aid forms, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), Tuition Assistance Grant (TAG) Application and the Leveraged Educational Assistance Program (LEAP).
• Continue to save for college.