DeSoto ISD GEAR UP: Linking Education to Success (LET'S GEAR UP)
Student Survey 2019 - 2020

Student Local ID(Required.)
Student Name:(Required.)
1. What program are you a part of at DeSoto High School?(Required.)
2. What is your gender?
3. What ethnic background do you identify with?
4. What is your current grade level?(Required.)
5.  How long have you been in your present home?
6.  Who lives with you at your current address?
7.  Did any of your family members attend college and receive a college degree?
Yes
No
Mother or female guardian
Father or male guardian
Brother(s) or Sister(s)
Grandparents(s)
8.  How would you rate the need for education beyond the high school level?
9.  What is the highest level of education that you expect to obtain?(Required.)
10.  Do your parents want you to graduate from high school?
11. Do your parents want you to go to college?
12.  Are you familiar with the entrance requirements for the following institutions?
Yes
No
Career or vocational training
Two-year public college
Four-year public college or public university
Four-year private college or private university
13.  Which of the following will motivate you to attend college in the future? (check all that apply)
14.  Which of the following would prevent you from attending college? (check all that apply)
15.  Only answer if you do not plan on attending college*  Which of the following would help you make a decision on attending college? (check all that apply)
16.  Has anyone from your school or GEAR UP ever spoken with you about college entrance requirements?(Required.)
17.  Has anyone from your school or GEAR UP ever spoken with you about the availability of financial aid to help you pay for college?(Required.)
18.  Do you think that you could afford to attend a public 4-year college using financial aid, scholarships, and your family’s resources?(Required.)
19.  Who gives you information about continuing your education after high school?
      (check all that apply)
20.  Select two career pathways that interest you the most.
21.  Are you familiar with the financial aid available for college?
22.  If you plan to apply to a college or university, do you know what steps to take to apply successfully?
23.  If you plan to apply for financial aid, would you need assistance with the application?
24.  Do you agree with the following statements?
Yes
No
My family and I believe it is important to save money to prepare for college
My family and I started saving money in preparation for college
My family and I know the steps to prepare and save money for college
If made available, my family and I would attend training on how to prepare to save money for college
My parents have a bank account (checking or savings)
25.  Do you think it is important to save money for college?
26.  Do you believe it is important for your parents to save for your college?
27.  Are you knowledgeable about financial aid and the cost and benefits to you of going to college?(Required.)
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