NYC high school students and their families can use free college and career advising tools, including text reminders and live one-on-one counseling, to plan for life after high school.
Free College and Career Advising: Live 1-on-1 College and Career Advising
Speak to a College and Career Advisor(Open external link). Log in with your NYC Public School account information. This service is available every Tuesday through Friday, from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.
Get Text Reminders with Deadlines, Information, and Opportunities
Sign up here to get College and Career text messages(Open external link) and receive weekly texts that will help you lock in your plans and get the help you need to explore, prepare, apply and transition to your chosen path.
Connect with Your School Counselor
Students should schedule a one-on-one meeting with their school counselor or someone they trust at their school to discuss their plan for after high school.
Meetings with school counselors should include the following topics:
- Discuss pathways to future careers,
- Get help with financial aid and financial resources,
- Discuss next steps, and
- Reach out to borough Transition and College Access Centers (TCACs)(Open external link) for support with IEPs.
Resources for Families
Parents and guardians can find resources to help students plan for life after high school in their New York City Schools Account (NYCSA)(Open external link).
Affordability
Financial aid is available for every pathway a student might choose. Learn more about these options on the Understanding FAFSA website(Open external link).