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Countdown to College Felice Douglas
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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
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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
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Deadlines Early Decision – Binding Early Action – Non-binding
Scholarship Regular Rolling
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Apply for scholarships Apply for financial aid
October Apply for scholarships Apply for financial aid
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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
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Financial Aid FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid, CSS Profile – for certain private schools,
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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
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November/December Finish college applications
Apply for scholarships weekly Re-focus on schoolwork
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Scholarship Resources
Scholarship Websites Collegeboard.org Scholarships.com Fastweb.com Local Resources Local clubs (Optimist, Rotary, etc.) Credit Unions Parents’ employers Personal Interests
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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!
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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
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Thank you! Felice Douglas CollegeMomentumAcademy.com
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