• Continue your school and community involvement and keep up your grades. Enroll in college prep and advanced placement classes. Take AP exams to see how many college credits can you get.
  
• Take ACT/SAT exams.
  
• Register for selected services at age 18. If you do not register you may not be eligible for federal aid.
  
• Discuss your financial choice of schools with your family, counselors and teachers.
  
• Keep and organize all correspondence related to applications and financial aid.
  
• If you are an athlete you must make an athletic resume and sent to the coaches at your schools. Make sure to request info on available scholarships.
  
• Use your planner to lay out all deadlines for school applications and financial aid.
  
• Use the reference guide to research all scholarships and financial aid available.
  
• Get all your transcripts, letters of reference, and test scores.
  
• Apply for financial aid from the university and other sources.
  
• Have your parents complete IRS tax returns early. Complete the FAFSA application (www.fafsa.ed.gov)
  
• Compare your offerings from each school.
  
• Make a choice, sign letter of intent and make tuition and housing deposits.

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