Go Financial Aid - Advisors and Consultants

The process of preparing for college, selecting the perfect schools, and filling out the appropriate applications can be cumbersome. Take a deep breath and make sure that you cover the following:

Junior Year of High School

• Start researching schools and talking to your friends and family about college options.
• Prepare for your senior-year of high school by taking challenging courses and staying on top of your extracurricular activities and school work.

Summer Before Your Senior Year (June – Aug )

• Finalize your list of schools that interest you by going through the college selection process.
• Visit the colleges on your final list or ask a current student if you can’t afford the trips.
• Register for the SAT® tests.

Fall of Your Senior Year of High School (Sept – Dec)

• Fill out applications for the schools that interest you. Talk to your counselor if you have any questions or need help.
• Get your paperwork together. Start working on college applications. Put together a resume and keep it current.
• Take the SAT® tests and have the scores sent to the schools where you applied.

Spring of Your Senior Year of High School (Jan – May)

• Compare your admissions and financial aid award letters and make a decision. Don’t be afraid to call the Financial Aid Offices (FAOs) to ask for a better package or for a match of another school’s offer.
• Make a final decision, mail the enrollment form and deposit to the school, and start applying for financial aid to cover the total cost of attendance.

Summer Before College (June – Aug )

• Have your high school counselor send your final transcript to your selected college.
• Secure any necessary financial aid by signing the necessary forms and submitting your Master Promissory Notes (MPNs).
• Shop for all of your college items, make travel plans, and move into your new school!