Start planning as early as possible

The best time to prepare for your child’s education is when they are young, however, there are steps that you can take to prepare for your child’s education, even if you are off to a late start.

The Department of Education provides some planning tools for families no matter when you begin the planning process:

College Preparation Checklists:

https://studentaid.gov/resources/prepare-for-college/checklists

Saving Early = Saving Smart! Watch Your Money Grow with Your Child:

https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/sites/default/files/saving-early.pdf