High School Senior College Planning

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College Planning Tip for the Week of:
Sunday February 21, 2010
 
Quick Review …

checklist of prior monthly tasks that should be completed
You should receive your Student Aid Report
from the Federal Government indicating your eligibility for financial aid. Sign and return the SAR to the school(s) you are attending.

You must complete and submit
your Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) before receiving the Student Aid Report (SAR).

For steps to the financial aid process:
see our Financial Aid Step 2

Contact the financial aid office of the schools
to which you applied. Make sure they have all the information they need.
Schools will be sending out acceptance notices
by April 15.

Respond promptly to requests from admissions and the school’s financial aid offices

Have you received your Financial Award Package from your school?:

Financial award letters usually arrive on or a little time after you receive your acceptance letter

Men 18 years or older
must be registered for Selective Service to receive federal financial aid.

You can register online:
www.sss.gov

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reference our college moving center:
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