EducationQuest - College Planning Tips for Juniors and Seniors - VISIT THEIR WEBSITE:
http://www.educationquest.org/11th-12th-grade-students/ctc-jrsr/
SENIOR TIME LINE
FALL: *Retake ACT or Compass Test
Colleges use your best score for admissions
and scholarships.
*Narrow you list of colleges
Continue campus visits
*Apply to 3 – 4 Colleges
Application Deadlines are typically
November through January
*Keep track of Scholarships.
Look at scholarships on Naviance
Check with the College you are planning
to attend
Search through Free National Searches
*Check to make sure you are taking classes
necessary to meet your graduation requirements.
WINTER: *Prepare to complete the Free Application
of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Apply for PIN at pin.ed.gov (student and
parent)
Attend a Financial Aid Program
Complete your taxes early for use on FAFSA
*Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov before your college's priority date
*Watch for acceptance notifications from colleges you applied to.
*Continue checking on Naviance for scholarships and continue applying for scholarships.
SPRING: *As a follow-up to the FAFSA - Expect a Student Aid Report.
*Verify your FAFSA information with the college, if
requested
*Expect Financial Aid Award notifications from your college.
*Compare notifications to determine which college offers the best award package..
*Make your final college selection.
*Notify other schools of your decision.
SUMMER: *Apply for student loans and parent loans, if
needed.
*Complete Student Loan Entrance Counseling at studentloans.gov
*Attend Freshman orientation at your college.
http://www.educationquest.org/11th-12th-grade-students/ctc-jrsr/
SENIOR TIME LINE
FALL: *Retake ACT or Compass Test
Colleges use your best score for admissions
and scholarships.
*Narrow you list of colleges
Continue campus visits
*Apply to 3 – 4 Colleges
Application Deadlines are typically
November through January
*Keep track of Scholarships.
Look at scholarships on Naviance
Check with the College you are planning
to attend
Search through Free National Searches
*Check to make sure you are taking classes
necessary to meet your graduation requirements.
WINTER: *Prepare to complete the Free Application
of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Apply for PIN at pin.ed.gov (student and
parent)
Attend a Financial Aid Program
Complete your taxes early for use on FAFSA
*Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.gov before your college's priority date
*Watch for acceptance notifications from colleges you applied to.
*Continue checking on Naviance for scholarships and continue applying for scholarships.
SPRING: *As a follow-up to the FAFSA - Expect a Student Aid Report.
*Verify your FAFSA information with the college, if
requested
*Expect Financial Aid Award notifications from your college.
*Compare notifications to determine which college offers the best award package..
*Make your final college selection.
*Notify other schools of your decision.
SUMMER: *Apply for student loans and parent loans, if
needed.
*Complete Student Loan Entrance Counseling at studentloans.gov
*Attend Freshman orientation at your college.