Should have done…. 4 year Universities Applied for admission Set up campus specific email account (CSU, UC, others vary) Send required documentation (SAT/ACT scores, transcript) Maintain C’s or better to meet admission requirements Community College – local Set up SCCCD email account Completed Online Orientation

Financial Aid for COLLEGE

The “FASFA” – www.fafsa.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) All college bound students should complete Complete only for 2014-2015 school year Will need parents help/input Submit between January 1 – March 2, 2014 This application will allow you to be considered for: Federal Grants – free money for college State Grants – free money for college Work Study Programs – earn money to pay for college Loans – money to help cover college costs, but you must repay Consideration for other campus based aid – grants, scholarships, etc.

FAFSA process 2014-2015 Application Determine which parent will help you complete the FAFSA Request a PIN number for you and one parent – www.pin.ed.gov. Save to use when submitting FAFSA online. Gather 2013 tax information (Estimates ok initially) Locate your Social Security Card, you must report your name on the FAFSA exactly as it appears on your card. Turn in the GPA Release Form to Mrs. Hannigan so you can also be considered for a Cal Grant award. Complete the 2014-2015 FAFSA online. You may be able to access it online in December but cannot submit until January 1 or later Attend the FAFSA Workshop at Liberty High on Monday, January 21. Get assistance with the application and be entered to win $1000 for submitting the FAFSA. Complete and submit the FAFSA by March 2, 2014! You will need to submit the FAFSA each year between January 1-March 2 while you are attending college!

Scholarships – www.fastweb.com SEARCH and APPLY!!! Opportunities are year round Deadlines vary There are opportunities for everyone Where to look: The college you have applied to and plan to attend, check their scholarship/financial aid webpage Online – www.fastweb.com or google search ‘scholarships’ Community, banks, clubs, employers, organizations, unions, etc. Local Scholarship Program for Liberty High Grads – February 2014

Scholarships Review requirements for each scholarship opportunity Apply for all that you meet the minimum requirements for Things that may be required along with your application Letters of recommendation Essay, response, or personal statement List of awards, activities, accomplishments List of work experience, community service Samples of work or copies of awards Search and apply for scholarships continually throughout this year and your years in college.

Financial Aid/Scholarships See checklist on reverse side for more detailed information. See Mrs. Hannigan if you have any questions.