1. Countdown to College
Felice Douglas

2. Factors to Consider Your qualifications Campus culture
Distance from home
Extracurricular activities
Religious affiliation
Cost of attendance
Financial aid options
Outside learning options
Support programs

3. September Make a final list of 6 to 8 colleges
Attend college fairs and school visits
Ask teachers for recommendations
Request transcripts
Apply to schools with November deadlines

4. Deadlines Early Decision – Binding Early Action – Non-binding
Scholarship
Regular
Rolling

5. Apply for scholarships Apply for financial aid
October
Apply for scholarships
Apply for financial aid

6. Cost Comparison Community College - $5,000
Public University, In-State - $28,000
Public University, Out-of-State - $50,000
Private University - $30,000-$75,000

7. Financial Aid
FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid,
CSS Profile – for certain private schools,

8. FAFSA Information Available October 1, 2017 You will need:
2016 IRS tax forms for parents and student
Social Security numbers for parents and student
Alien Registration number for student Amounts in checking, savings and certain investments
List of schools to which student is applying

9. November/December Finish college applications
Apply for scholarships weekly
Re-focus on schoolwork

10. Scholarship Resources
Scholarship Websites
Collegeboard.org
Scholarships.com
Fastweb.com
Local Resources
Local clubs (Optimist, Rotary, etc.)
Credit Unions
Parents’ employers
Personal Interests

11. January through April Wait for letters of admission
Wait for financial aid awards
Wait for scholarship letters
Don’t wait to apply for more scholarships!

12. May through Summer Make final college choice Send deposit (by May 1st)
Don’t overspend on prom
Plan to attend orientation sessions
Work and save money

14. Thank you!
Felice Douglas
CollegeMomentumAcademy.com