PRE-HIGH SCHOOL

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

HIGH SCHOOL

9th Grade

• Continue to save for college

10th Grade

• Continue to save for college.

11th Grade

• 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.

12th Grade

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