PLANNING OR COLLEGE
9th, 10th, & 11th Grade
12th Grade Fall Semester
12th Grade Spring Semester
- Start to consider what school you are interested in attending (technical, public or private).
- Determine how much you will require in financial aid to meet your determined objective and utilize net priced calculators.
- Research scholarship opportunities
- Take advantage of all the the information on SCOIS.
- Take the PSAT and practice ACTyour 10th grade year.
12th Grade Fall Semester
- Complete and submit scholarship applications.
- Gather financial information to prepare to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Deadline: June 30th
- Complete your FAFSA Application as close to October 1st as possible (early bird gets the worm)! Your FAFSA Application will not be fully completed until you and/or your parents file your tax returns in the spring and enter your tax return information into your FAFSA account. You may link your tax account with your FAFSA account.
- Submit school specific applications
12th Grade Spring Semester
- Review and compare scholarship offers and packages to determine a best fit financial aid package no later than the tax deadline (April 15th).
- Complete required information for acceptance and enrollment in your college.
- Research loan options and complete applications if needed.
