Senior Checklist

Meet with your college advisor or high school counselor to ensure you are on track to graduate and meet college admission requirements.
Narrow down your colleges under consideration and plan college visits.
You and a parent each need a StudentAid.gov (FSA ID) Account. Learn what you need to know to be ready to complete your FAFSA.
Complete the Federal Student Aid Estimator.

Complete the FAFSA as early as possible after October 1.
Attend a FAFSA completion event.
Register for the SAT, SAT Subject Tests , and/or the ACT.
File your NYS TAP application and NYS Scholarship applications.
See if any of the colleges you’re applying to require any other financial aid forms, such as the CSS Profile.
Check college application deadlines.

Review and make any necessary changes/corrections to their FAFSA Submission Summary.
Register for Advanced Placement (AP) examinations, if needed
Consider college acceptances; Use the Financial Aid Award Letter Comparison Tool to compare financial aid packages offered.
Decide what college you will attend, typically by May 1.
Watch for information from your college’s housing, orientation, and billing offices.
Make informed decisions about student loans. If you plan to borrow money from the Federal Student Loan Program, complete your application and promissory note.
Get ready for your first year of college!

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