Please click on the "College Planning Timeline" below.  This timeline points out very specific and detailed step by step instructions on how to plan for college !  

 

The College Planning Timeline can help you get ready for a successful transition from high school to college. There are lots of things you need to do to be accepted into the program of your choice at the school of your choice.  Follow the steps in the timeline throughout the school year. You can print the timeline page and use it as a checklist or a reminder.  All the steps you need to follow for high school planning, college planning and financial aid planning are shown for each grade. In this section, the college planning steps are highlighted. Steps for alternate pathways after high school are also included.  There's lots to do. Stay on track!

 

 

Some very useful sites

 

www.finaid.org - Estimate your EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) now to plan ahead financially.  Includes links to scholarship searches, colleges' financial aid pages, student loan information and more.

 

www.actstudent.org - Information on the ACT exam, including dates, practice test and financial aid.

 

www.nasfaa.org - The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators web site gives general information on aid.  Look under the tab "Parents & Students".  The site also includes links to other information pages, including NCAA regulations.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Want to see how much aid you can be eligible for?

 

Complete this FAFSA4caster which will give you an early estimate !

 

 

 

Have you considered a pell grant?

 

 

 

 

Got  your college checklist together?