Information for Parents

Parents play an important role in their child's academic success. Years of research clearly show that family and community involvement in children's learning is key for getting children on the right path in life. Help your child develop a plan that will offer them a chance at better job opportunities and higher salaries.

However, you must begin preparing for you child's college education as early as possible. Important decisions must be made, such as which high school courses will better prepare your child for college, what financial aid options are available and which college or university your child should attend.

Begin planning and preparing for your child's college education today. Check out the helpful links below.

OKcollegestart.org Information for Parents (opens in new window)
Student Center Parents Section (opens in new window)
Información en Español (opens in new window)

Paying for College
College Costs (opens in new window)
Financial Aid (opens in new window)
Oklahoma College Savings Plan (opens in new window)
Oklahoma Guaranteed Student Loan Program (opens in new window)
Oklahoma's Promise
Paying for College (opens in new window)

Programs and Organizations
OK EPAS (Oklahoma Educational Planning and Assessment System)
GEAR UP for Parents (opens in new window)
Oklahoma Money Matters (opens in new window)
U.S. Navy Advanced Standing Program

Other Helpful Information
Apply for College/Oklahoma's Promise and Send Transcripts (opens in new window)
Colleges and Universities (opens in new window)
Explore Colleges (opens in new window)
Plan for College (opens in new window)
Publications (opens in new window)
Test Prep (opens in new window)