Instructions: Make copies of the worksheet for yourself, your spouse and your child. Each of you can take some time to fill out the worksheet on your own, checking all options that apply. Then, schedule a family meeting so each of you can share your thoughts on the items below. Together, you can organize your thoughts, think about your priorities and begin to narrow the options.
Type of Christian College (Check all that apply)
- Bible college
- Liberal arts college
- No preference
Family compromise: Affiliation (Check all that apply)
- Denominational preference (List Here):____________________
- Interdenominational/non-denominational
- No preference
Family compromise: Size (Check all that apply)
- Small (less than 1,000 students)
- Medium (1,000-2,500 students)
- Large (2,500 students or more)
- No preference
Family compromise: Distance from Home (Check all that apply)
- Within our state or a bordering state
- Within a day's drive of our home
- Within the region of the country where we live (Midwest, East Coast, etc.)
- No preference
Family compromise: LOCATION OF COLLEGE (Check all that apply)
- Near a large city
- Within a suburban area
- A rural community
- Other (list):
Family compromise: Cost In this space, write the amount of money you estimate your family can spend on college and related expenses each year.
How We Plan to Pay for College (Check all that apply)
- Personal funds
- Installments/college payment plan
- Savings accounts
- Scholarships
- Loans
- Student's part-time employment
- Careful family budgeting
- Other (fill in here)__________________
Academic Majors/Programs of Study
List majors or programs of study that you/your teen are interested in.
Extracurricular Activities
List the opportunities that are important to you/your teen. For example, a study-abroad program, a choir, off-campus ministry opportunities.
Athletics
List the athletic programs you/your teen might want to participate in.
Other
List other characteristics that are important to you/your teen in a college.
