Early College Awareness Resources and Links
Resource Materials for Clubs to Use in Program Development:
ECA Timeline
ECA Introductory Letter to Potential School Participant
Sample ECA Program Agenda
Sample ECA Program Agenda - Phoenix
Sample Event Brochure - Minnesota
Sample Event Brochure - DC
Sample Event Brochure (Spanish)
Sample Panelist Certificate
Sample Speaker Certificate
PowerPoint Presentation: Making Curriculum Real (4.11.2014 - Lynn Classical High School) - Event Pictures: (1, 2)
ECA Flyer (4.26.2014 - KIPP: St. Louis)
Useful Resources and Information for Attendees:
The Sallie Mae Fund - Free Downloads for Financial aid and Scholarship Info
PowerPoint Presentation: How to Pay for College
Powerpoint Presentation for Informational Session: CollegePrep Jeopardy
Additional Education and College Planning Links:
College Planning
National College Finance Center
Federal Government
College Board
American Council on Education
529 College Savings
College Savings Plan Network
Saving for College
College Savings Foundation
Scholarships
Edu.Fastweb.com
Scholarships.com
State Agencies: Most states have student loan authorities and 529 Programs that provide a host of free services and resources. Two examples include:
Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority
Iowa Student Loan
Useful Research:
From Aspiration to Action - Institute for Higher Education Policy
Potholes on the Road to College (Case Studies) - Consortium on Chicago School Research
Double the Numbers for College Success - Washington, D.C. Call to Action