Perhaps there is an accountant in the church who can help explain and assist in their preparation. December Make a special effort to have college students, who are home for the Christmas Break, and high school seniors spend time talking together about college life. As graduation from high school approaches, make sure that you know who is graduating. Plan a recognition time. Giving a gift from the church is a very tangible way of showing you care.
Transitions can be tough, and high-school seniors know how hard they can be.
The material encourages church leaders to help youth adjust to the changes they will face, to handle freedom responsibly, to grow from dependence toward independence, to grow in discipleship as a college student, to prepare financially, and to establish and maintain relationships. Plan for some discussion groups for parents of students heading to college sponsored by parents who have already sent students on to college. During the summer, make sure that the church office has names and addresses of all college students. Begin referring to the young people as students not youth. As August approaches, plan to have an On To College Emphasis at the church.