Deciding what you want to do after high school can be a big deal. Whatever your goals are, your future plans will likely involve some sort of education or additional training beyond the high school level, and it's important to plan ahead and prepare. That's why this guide was put together by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA), an agency that makes postsecondary education more accessible to Kentuckyians like you.

It will help you figure out:

Your options for continuing your education after high school

How to navigate the college admissions process

The financial aid resources available to help pay for your education

Take the time to read through this guide as you start planning for your future after high school. It will help you get where you want to go.

Words in italics are defined in the glossary starting on page 28.

KHEAA has a team of 13 regional outreach counselors and 32 college coaches to help you plan and prepare for college. Find the outreach counselor for your area at kheaa.com/web/outreach.faces.

Visiting middle schools, high schools, adult education centers, public libraries and other sites, KHEAA's mobile classroom connects students with the information they need to research, pursue, and succeed in their educational future beyond high school. The bus is equipped with internet access, individual workstations and an instructor's screen.

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