Options After Graduation

There are many ways to pursue education and training after high school. Here are some options:

• Colleges and Universities: You can earn a four-year, bachelor’s degree in your area of interest and increase your opportunities in finding employment in your chosen career field. You may decide you want to pursue post-graduate work beyond a four-year degree for either a master’s degree or a Ph.D. (doctorate degree).
• Community and Junior Colleges: You can earn an associate’s degree if you complete a two-year program of study. Also, many classes taken at a community or junior college will transfer to a four-year college or university.
• Technical Training and Certificate Programs: Many community colleges and technical schools offer six-month to one-year programs which lead to certification in a specialized field. Additional job skills will raise entry-level salaries, improve working conditions and allow for more advancements and promotions.
• A Military Career: Joining the military allows you to do several things at once. You can serve our country, earn a salary and receive training by entering the military, whether you choose to make it a life-long career or not. You can also earn a college degree while in a military program or receive financial help from the government after you leave the service.

Links To Help You Plan For College

• Texas Career Check - College and career exploration tool provided by the Texas Workforce Commission.
• College for All Texans - information about choosing a college, finding the right schools, costs, etc.
• Compare College TX - compares colleges side-by-side on key measures like tuition and fees
• GenTX Make it Happen - handy checklists for planning for college from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Links To Help You Find a Career

• Start Here Careers - this Amarillo College offering provides the most current local data on wages, employment, job postings, etc.
• Career OneStop - offers a look at the fastest growing occupations.

Links To Help You Apply to College

• Apply Texas - a one-stop shop fir applying to a public university or community college in Texas.
• Online Schools Directory - a directory of online colleges and distance learning opportunities at traditional colleges.

Links To Help You With College Admissions Testing

• List of links for ACT/PSAT/SAT Prep

Information On Various Military Careers

• Amarillo's Military Entrance Processing Station - information about careers in the military, including enlisting and commissioning.

Links To Help You Pay for College

• TG Online - national website with information about scholarships, college costs, loans, etc.
• College Affordability Rankings - Affordable Colleges Foundation
• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
• FinAid - a student guide to financial aid