- Review this helpful site on, "How to Apply to College: The Ultimate Guide."
- Not sure if college is for you? Apply anyways! Keep your options open!
- Apply before December for more financial aid opportunities
- Check admissions requirements on websites
- Explore Career Options! (Military, Trade Schools, Certificate Programs, etc.)
- ACT/SAT (NOTE: Testing has been waived for many colleges due to Covid-19, check the college admissions requirements!)
- Register at http://www.act.org/ or https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
- Create FSA ID for FAFSA application (one for student and one for a parent) https://fsaid.ed.gov
- Complete FAFSA Application to qualify for financial aid
- Application season typically starts on October 1, and the FAFSA deadline is typically June 30. Financial Aid is 1st come 1st serve, so act fast! https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
- Apply for Scholarships
- Athletes
- If you plan on playing sports in college you need to create an NCAA Profile (should be done your Junior year) - NCAA Eligibility Center
- You are responsible for making sure you are taking eligible courses
- Keep your grades up! Don’t let senioritis set in!