Going to College Guide

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College Planning Tips for the Week of:
Sunday May 30, 2010

Quick Review for June

checklist of prior monthly tasks that should be completed
If you have accepted admission to your college of 1st choice, notify all other colleges of your decision not to attend.
Respond to all requests from the college you will be attending. Request information on fees, tuition, housing, etc. Get the due dates and the amount of fees required.
Notify your high school which school you will be attending so that they can send your final grades.
If you are on a waiting list for a school you would like to attend, contact the school to let them know you are still interested. Keep your channels open.
Have you found that summer job? link to our student jobs
Financial Aid Options

View our summary aid charts of financial aid options:
(link to our affiliated site SayStudent.com)

Understand the financial aid process for student loans, grants, scholarships and other student aid:
see Financial Aid Process

Note 1:   understand the financial aid process
Note 2:   submitting FAFSA form
Note 3:   review the student aid report
Note 4:   get the financial award letter
Note 5:   view financial aid options
Note 6:   apply for and manage student funds
Develop Good Credit Management Skills

View our Credit Management Center for important tips on:
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