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Information to Help Students Prepare for College

Most students have a wide and diverse range of interests, needs, and goals that should be considered when deciding which college to attend. It is important to understand both the rewards and challenges of pursuing postsecondary education opportunities in order to get the most out of the college experience. This section of the SCHEV web site provides helpful information about academic topics and college selection to help students prepare for education beyond high school. For information about paying for college, please visit our Financial Aid section.

• Middle School Students & Parents
• High School Students & Parents
• List of Virginia Colleges
• Tuition and Fees at Virginia Colleges
• Degree Inventory
• Virginia Graduate Schools & Programs
• Adult Education Options
• Distance Education Options
• Tools for Transferring
• Preparing for College (Spanish)

• I am the One - Links to Virginia's campaign for higher education; includes a free college planner
• Virginia Education Wizard - Helps students pick a career or learn more about Virginia colleges
• GEAR UP Virginia - Helps students at participating schools prepare, apply, & pay for college
• Virginia Workforce Network - Links to Virginia's one-stop career centers and training programs
• Publications for Students & Parents -
  Lists free brochures available online