What's Next
Congratulations!
You’re on the path to college, but there are still some important steps to take…
- Mailed or submitted online your application fee (or a fee waiver or deferral form).
- Asked your school counselor to send your official transcript to the college.
- Submitted any additional essays as required.
- Asked your references or school counselor to send letters of recommendation.
- Obtained and submitted official transcripts you might have from dual credit or college courses.
- Requested official test scores if required – SAT, ACT, AP, International Baccalaureate (IB), or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
- Financial aid application
- Acceptance notification
- Residence choices
You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the FAFSA—your key to financial aid for college.
If you haven’t done so already, you must first create an FSA ID, an account username, and password that lets you complete and update the FAFSA form. Parents will need to create their own FSA ID to complete the FAFSA process. Get this step done before you’re ready to complete the FAFSA because it can take up to three days before you can use your FSA ID.
Find workshops and events that provide one-on-one assistance in completing your FAFSA.
You should receive acceptance letters and financial aid award letters by April.
Spring and high school graduation may seem far away, but take time now to thank those who helped you on your path to college. These include counselors, recommenders, mentors, coaches, or anyone else who has been an inspiration for you to go to college.