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This material can be used to answer questions you might receive from parents. Use it as a starting point for your discussion. The material is written from the perspective of the parent and the information may be duplicated in your area.

	college awareness				financial aid
	Parents really need to know that their child really can go to college. You, the parent, and the child all need to start thinking about and preparing for college now!				There is money to help make college affordable. Learn the basics about how to get money for college and what parents can do now to help.