Middle School Parents

If your kid is in middle school, thinking about college can wait, right? Believe it or not, high school graduation will be here before you know it and there’s no better time to start getting ready than now.

Do you know what he or she wants to do after high school? Whatever career path your student chooses, education beyond high school will make the journey smoother and more rewarding. Higher education increases job satisfaction, income potential and job security. Right here, you can find free planning tools and identify more helpful resources that bring college within reach, including information that will:

• Step you through talking to your pre-teen or teen about life after high school.
• Explain the benefits of higher education.
• Address common fears and misconceptions about college.
• Outline options for education beyond high school and exploring career opportunities.
• Help you understand financial aid for college expenses.

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Higher education isn't just for your kids. You can also increase your earning potential and job security by completing a degree. Jobs, family and other obligations can make it difficult to go back to college, but Oklahoma's universities have expanded programs to fit into your busy life. The Reach Higher program is your second chance to finish your degree - while you keep your normal routine, maintain your normal work hours and still have time for your family. Learn more at ReachHigherOklahoma.org.

Saving for College

The Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan is a smart, tax-advantaged way to help save for a child's - or anyone's - higher education costs. The program offers great tax advantages including an Oklahoma tax deduction, a choice of investment options and the flexibility to use your savings at thousands of higher education institutions in the United States and abroad. For more information, call 877.OK.4.SAVING (toll-free) or visit Ok4Saving.org.