Handouts

Use these educational handouts to assist students and parents.

Need resources to help guide your students on staying organized and informed during their pre-college and college years? Use these informative handouts (available in PDF), created to assist students and parents at various stages of the higher education adventure.

Preparing for college while in high school

• Daily Schedule Planner
  • A sample plan to help high school students organize their time
• High School Course Planner
  • A chart to help high school students organize their course selection and required credits for college admission
• Summer Checklist
• A list of suggestions for high school students to help them stay on track for college over summer break
• Junior Summer Checklist
  • A list of recommendations for high school juniors to maximize their summertime planning for senior year and college preparations
• Senior Spring Checklist
  • A list of important reminders for high school seniors in their spring semester
• Senior Information Form
• A form to assist high school seniors in providing guidance counselors with necessary information regarding their educational plans

Taking college exams

• Prepare for College Entrance Exams
• A list of the various college entrance exams and where to go for more information on each
• College Admissions Testing Schedule
  • A college admissions test schedule for August 2012 through June 2013
• Test-Related Vocabulary List
  • A primer on the terminology surrounding college entrance exams

Appying for admissions and financial aid

• Campus Visit Checklist
  • A checklist to help students evaluate their options when making college campus visits
  • En español
• College Advising 101 Worksheet
  • A worksheet to help guide students in asking and getting answers to important questions to ease their transition to college
  • En español
• Questions for Colleges
  • A helpful list of questions to ask before a student applies to a college or university
• Filling Out the College Application
• A list of tips on the admissions application process
• Letter of Recommendation
  • A form students can use to request a letter of recommendation from their counselor or teacher
• Financial Aid Calendar
  • A monthly calendar to help students stay on track with the college financial aid and admissions processes

During college and beyond

• AIE Moving Planner
  • A set of notes and timelines to help make a student's next move smoother
• Seven Credit Card Tips You Should Know
  • A set of tips that reinforce that responsible credit card use is a key to staying out of debt
• Credit Card Repayment Table
  • A table that compares how long it would take to pay off credit card debt by making monthly minimum payments vs. paying 10% a month
• College Loan Repayment Chart
  • A chart that illustrates average student loan monthly repayment amounts over a 10-year period