Senior year brings with it so much excitement and anticipation. Students look forward to their place as the oldest in a school and the status and experiences that come with it for many years. From special events to culminating celebrations to steps that directly impact their long-term trajectory, it is an incredibly meaningful time in a student’s life.
Often left out of conversations about senior year is the hefty cost that accompanies so many of these experiences and requirements. It is critical that those who work with students and families to prepare them for senior year and beyond take care to recognize that not all families can afford these additions to their budget. The costs associated with many of these senior-year events and rites of passage can be prohibitive barriers to participation and access.
Counselors can use the information and tips below to provide support to students and families to help them plan well in advance of payment deadlines and, for families who do not have the financial means, connect them to resources that might offset some of the costs.
To ensure that these costs do not prevent students from fully participating in their senior year, counselors can find ways to communicate information on a timeline that prevents a crisis, work to find ways to reduce some of the costs, and identify resources for students who need additional support. Counselors might advocate to district administrators to secure contracts that achieve a reasonable cost for all students and include additional items or materials for students who cannot afford them. Specific to graduation caps and gowns, schools can take care not to change color or style from year to year, which allows students to pass down caps and gowns from student to student or keep extras on hand for students who would prefer to borrow. For senior photos or prom preparations, schools can think outside the box by finding local students specializing in photography or make up and hair design who might offer a package at a reduced rate. Taking time to identify resources for financial assistance–both internal and within the community–for these different items allows counselors to be prepared when families reach out with a need.
Senior year is truly a once-in-a-lifetime set of experiences. If students miss out, they cannot go back and relive the events or have access to the artifacts from this monumental year. Considering the cost burden on students and families up front can save students and families a significant amount of money. And, taking steps to infuse planning with these issues in mind can mean that students are fully able to participate in this important time in their life
Senior year brings with it so much excitement and anticipation. Students look forward to their place as the oldest in a school and the status and experiences that come with it for many years. From special events to culminating celebrations to steps that directly impact their long-term trajectory, it is an incredibly meaningful time in a student’s life.
Often left out of conversations about senior year is the hefty cost that accompanies so many of these experiences and requirements. It is critical that those who work with students and families to prepare them for senior year and beyond take care to recognize that not all families can afford these additions to their budget. The costs associated with many of these senior-year events and rites of passage can be prohibitive barriers to participation and access.
Counselors can use the information and tips below to provide support to students and families to help them plan well in advance of payment deadlines and, for families who do not have the financial means, connect them to resources that might offset some of the costs.
To ensure that these costs do not prevent students from fully participating in their senior year, counselors can find ways to communicate information on a timeline that prevents a crisis, work to find ways to reduce some of the costs, and identify resources for students who need additional support. Counselors might advocate to district administrators to secure contracts that achieve a reasonable cost for all students and include additional items or materials for students who cannot afford them. Specific to graduation caps and gowns, schools can take care not to change color or style from year to year, which allows students to pass down caps and gowns from student to student or keep extras on hand for students who would prefer to borrow. For senior photos or prom preparations, schools can think outside the box by finding local students specializing in photography or make up and hair design who might offer a package at a reduced rate. Taking time to identify resources for financial assistance–both internal and within the community–for these different items allows counselors to be prepared when families reach out with a need.
Senior year is truly a once-in-a-lifetime set of experiences. If students miss out, they cannot go back and relive the events or have access to the artifacts from this monumental year. Considering the cost burden on students and families up front can save students and families a significant amount of money. And, taking steps to infuse planning with these issues in mind can mean that students are fully able to participate in this important time in their life
Senior year brings with it so much excitement and anticipation. Students look forward to their place as the oldest in a school and the status and experiences that come with it for many years. From special events to culminating celebrations to steps that directly impact their long-term trajectory, it is an incredibly meaningful time in a student’s life.
Often left out of conversations about senior year is the hefty cost that accompanies so many of these experiences and requirements. It is critical that those who work with students and families to prepare them for senior year and beyond take care to recognize that not all families can afford these additions to their budget. The costs associated with many of these senior-year events and rites of passage can be prohibitive barriers to participation and access.
Counselors can use the information and tips below to provide support to students and families to help them plan well in advance of payment deadlines and, for families who do not have the financial means, connect them to resources that might offset some of the costs.
To ensure that these costs do not prevent students from fully participating in their senior year, counselors can find ways to communicate information on a timeline that prevents a crisis, work to find ways to reduce some of the costs, and identify resources for students who need additional support. Counselors might advocate to district administrators to secure contracts that achieve a reasonable cost for all students and include additional items or materials for students who cannot afford them. Specific to graduation caps and gowns, schools can take care not to change color or style from year to year, which allows students to pass down caps and gowns from student to student or keep extras on hand for students who would prefer to borrow. For senior photos or prom preparations, schools can think outside the box by finding local students specializing in photography or make up and hair design who might offer a package at a reduced rate. Taking time to identify resources for financial assistance–both internal and within the community–for these different items allows counselors to be prepared when families reach out with a need.
Senior year is truly a once-in-a-lifetime set of experiences. If students miss out, they cannot go back and relive the events or have access to the artifacts from this monumental year. Considering the cost burden on students and families up front can save students and families a significant amount of money. And, taking steps to infuse planning with these issues in mind can mean that students are fully able to participate in this important time in their life
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Senior year brings with it so much excitement and anticipation. Students look forward to their place as the oldest in a school and the status and experiences that come with it for many years. From special events to culminating celebrations to steps that directly impact their long-term trajectory, it is an incredibly meaningful time in a student’s life.
Often left out of conversations about senior year is the hefty cost that accompanies so many of these experiences and requirements. It is critical that those who work with students and families to prepare them for senior year and beyond take care to recognize that not all families can afford these additions to their budget. The costs associated with many of these senior-year events and rites of passage can be prohibitive barriers to participation and access.
Counselors can use the information and tips below to provide support to students and families to help them plan well in advance of payment deadlines and, for families who do not have the financial means, connect them to resources that might offset some of the costs.
To ensure that these costs do not prevent students from fully participating in their senior year, counselors can find ways to communicate information on a timeline that prevents a crisis, work to find ways to reduce some of the costs, and identify resources for students who need additional support. Counselors might advocate to district administrators to secure contracts that achieve a reasonable cost for all students and include additional items or materials for students who cannot afford them. Specific to graduation caps and gowns, schools can take care not to change color or style from year to year, which allows students to pass down caps and gowns from student to student or keep extras on hand for students who would prefer to borrow. For senior photos or prom preparations, schools can think outside the box by finding local students specializing in photography or make up and hair design who might offer a package at a reduced rate. Taking time to identify resources for financial assistance–both internal and within the community–for these different items allows counselors to be prepared when families reach out with a need.
Senior year is truly a once-in-a-lifetime set of experiences. If students miss out, they cannot go back and relive the events or have access to the artifacts from this monumental year. Considering the cost burden on students and families up front can save students and families a significant amount of money. And, taking steps to infuse planning with these issues in mind can mean that students are fully able to participate in this important time in their life
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Senior year brings with it so much excitement and anticipation. Students look forward to their place as the oldest in a school and the status and experiences that come with it for many years. From special events to culminating celebrations to steps that directly impact their long-term trajectory, it is an incredibly meaningful time in a student’s life.
Often left out of conversations about senior year is the hefty cost that accompanies so many of these experiences and requirements. It is critical that those who work with students and families to prepare them for senior year and beyond take care to recognize that not all families can afford these additions to their budget. The costs associated with many of these senior-year events and rites of passage can be prohibitive barriers to participation and access.
Counselors can use the information and tips below to provide support to students and families to help them plan well in advance of payment deadlines and, for families who do not have the financial means, connect them to resources that might offset some of the costs.
To ensure that these costs do not prevent students from fully participating in their senior year, counselors can find ways to communicate information on a timeline that prevents a crisis, work to find ways to reduce some of the costs, and identify resources for students who need additional support. Counselors might advocate to district administrators to secure contracts that achieve a reasonable cost for all students and include additional items or materials for students who cannot afford them. Specific to graduation caps and gowns, schools can take care not to change color or style from year to year, which allows students to pass down caps and gowns from student to student or keep extras on hand for students who would prefer to borrow. For senior photos or prom preparations, schools can think outside the box by finding local students specializing in photography or make up and hair design who might offer a package at a reduced rate. Taking time to identify resources for financial assistance–both internal and within the community–for these different items allows counselors to be prepared when families reach out with a need.
Senior year is truly a once-in-a-lifetime set of experiences. If students miss out, they cannot go back and relive the events or have access to the artifacts from this monumental year. Considering the cost burden on students and families up front can save students and families a significant amount of money. And, taking steps to infuse planning with these issues in mind can mean that students are fully able to participate in this important time in their life
Senior year brings with it so much excitement and anticipation. Students look forward to their place as the oldest in a school and the status and experiences that come with it for many years. From special events to culminating celebrations to steps that directly impact their long-term trajectory, it is an incredibly meaningful time in a student’s life.
Often left out of conversations about senior year is the hefty cost that accompanies so many of these experiences and requirements. It is critical that those who work with students and families to prepare them for senior year and beyond take care to recognize that not all families can afford these additions to their budget. The costs associated with many of these senior-year events and rites of passage can be prohibitive barriers to participation and access.
Counselors can use the information and tips below to provide support to students and families to help them plan well in advance of payment deadlines and, for families who do not have the financial means, connect them to resources that might offset some of the costs.
To ensure that these costs do not prevent students from fully participating in their senior year, counselors can find ways to communicate information on a timeline that prevents a crisis, work to find ways to reduce some of the costs, and identify resources for students who need additional support. Counselors might advocate to district administrators to secure contracts that achieve a reasonable cost for all students and include additional items or materials for students who cannot afford them. Specific to graduation caps and gowns, schools can take care not to change color or style from year to year, which allows students to pass down caps and gowns from student to student or keep extras on hand for students who would prefer to borrow. For senior photos or prom preparations, schools can think outside the box by finding local students specializing in photography or make up and hair design who might offer a package at a reduced rate. Taking time to identify resources for financial assistance–both internal and within the community–for these different items allows counselors to be prepared when families reach out with a need.
Senior year is truly a once-in-a-lifetime set of experiences. If students miss out, they cannot go back and relive the events or have access to the artifacts from this monumental year. Considering the cost burden on students and families up front can save students and families a significant amount of money. And, taking steps to infuse planning with these issues in mind can mean that students are fully able to participate in this important time in their life