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| September-January |
Apply to college.
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Meet with your college advisor to plan your college applications. Most applications are due in mid- winter. |
| September-January |
Find and apply for Scholarships and Grants. |
Using the internet, the libraries, or your college advisor, investigate scholarships that might work for you. Keep the scholarship deadlines in mind. If you miss them, they’re gone. |
| January |
Fill out and mail your FAFSA.
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Your FAFSA form should be processed within two weeks. |
| February-April |
Wait for college admission, and to see what financial aid amount your college can provide.
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Respond to your college offer of admission and financial aid. |
| April-May |
Apply for PLUS Loan and Stafford Loan if you need additional financial aid beyond the amount your college can provide.
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Contact StuFund for fast and easy applications |
| May |
With information about how much financial aid you’ll receive, and how much you’ll get from PLUS Loans and Stafford Loans, make up the difference by applying for private loans.
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Contact StuFund for fast and easy applications |
| June |
Go over your finances to make sure everything lines up.
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Review your budget, making sure to budget for housing, food, travel, and books. Don’t forget to include moving expenses in your budget, if appropriate. |
| July-August |
Enjoy your summer! School starts in the Fall.
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