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Sep
1
September Summary
September Summary - quick overview of the months activities and events.
Sep
4
Sep
5
Review and Process all Consortium Agreements
Master checklist
Did you know that you can still be applying for scholarships and grants until their final deadline.
Sep
12
Career Quiz
What career should I choose? Am I making the right choice? What if I do not like the career path?
There are so many questions that come to light when thinking about making a life choice.
Click Career Quiz to start a free questionnaire built to guide you in your quest to find the right career choice for your educational needs.
Here’s to your future!!!!
Sep
26
Sep
27
Monitor R2T4 reporting weekly
Apply for Summer internship application
Did you know that you can apply (even when in school) for scholarships? If you are awarded ANY aid, it will help lower your costs.
Oct
1
FAFSA application time
Time to submit your FAFSA application for your upcoming financial aid year.
This process is required every year when attending school.
Oct
10
Scholarship Application time
Ever heard the phrase, “The early bird gets the worm.” Well, they are talking about applying for scholarships.
It is very confusing when, where, and how many scholarships a student should apply for. We say, more is more!
Regardless of the school you will be attending, it is always in the student’s best interest to have the least amount of debt when they leave school.
Here are some sites to begin your search, click form the list of scholarships provided below:
fastweb
scholarship.com
chegg
cappex
Oct
14
WATCH your grades
Be sure to watch your grades. School and Federal aid is based on GPA and pace (stay on track) with completing the program on time.
Oct
18
Update Academic Calendar for up coming year
Creating scholarship search engine profiles
Ever heard the phrase, “The early bird gets the worm.” Well, they are talking about applying for scholarships.
It is very confusing when, where, and how many scholarships a student should apply for. We say, more is more!
Regardless of the school you will be attending, it is always in the student’s best interest to have the least amount of debt when they leave school.
Scroll down and click the links below (in blue) to begin your search:
fastweb
scholarship.com
chegg
cappex
bigfuture.collegeboard
Oct
23
REAL TALK - OCTOBER
October is the month to begin searching for financial aid.
Click on Real Talk link below to watch a short video:
Nov
1
Spring Registration
Here is a quick review after submitting your FAFSA application.
Click Real Talk to watch
Nov
1
Nov
7
Nov
15
November Reminder
Here is a short November reminder….
By now you should have completed the following items:
1. Used job searching for a career
2. Used school comparison
3. Chosen your top 3 schools
4. Submitted your FAFSA
Nov
19
Dec
1
State Grants
Time to check on your State Grants.
Be sure to click on State Grants to check on your application and important deadline dates.
Dec
13
Career Quiz December
What career should I choose? Am I making the right choice? What if I do not like the career path?
There are so many questions that come to light when thinking about making a life choice.
Click Career Quiz to start a free questionnaire built to guide you in your quest to find the right career choice for your educational needs.
Here’s to your future!!!!
Dec
15
Dec
17
Run SAP after all grades posted for FALL
Combine all aid w/ FAFSA estimate for total aid using FA Assist calulator (virtual note pad)
Be sure to watch your grades. School and Federal aid is based on GPA and pace (stay on track) with completing program on time.
Aug
22
Early Applications
Now that you have searched career paths and used the school comparison tool, now is the time to submit early admission applications to your top three schools.
Here is a Real Talk video to help guide you as you submit your applications.
Aug
18
Final Prep
Goal: Cross the finish line ready and confident.
Review Student Application Checklist and complete Master Checklist PDF version.
Re-confirm financial aid disbursement schedule
Review class materials, textbooks, and ID cards
Log into your student portal and school email
Aug
16
Finding the right school
Choosing the right school can save you time and money. Knowing which school is worth the sacrifice and debt level will set you apart from other graduates.
Click Real Talk to watch a short video.
Aug
15
Work on PENDING files to complete verification
Before arriving to school, know your balance
Aug
11
Aug
9
Maximize Student Benefits
Goal: Save money, find help, and stretch your resources.
Visit Student Resources
Learn Ways to Save Money
Double check student discount eligibility
Aug
6
Job Searching for the right degree
Job searching for the degree that you are interested in allows you to have a realistic view of how your career will start.
Here is a video that will outline the importance of using this feature to get a step ahead in finding the right school and degree.
Click on Real Talk
Aug
3
Career Tools & Resume Week
Goal: Start early on career-building.
Build your resume:
Explore Job Searching Tools
Aug
2
Aug
1
Complete all Verification & Originate Title IV
Make final preparations to cover balance
Jul
19
Registration & Career Focus
Goal: Be registered, aligned with your major, and career-focused.
Confirm class schedule & orientation
Explore or finalize Certificate Programs
Use the Career Simulator to confirm major/career match
Jul
18
Career Quiz
What career should I choose? Am I making the right choice? What if I do not like the career path?
There are so many questions that come to light when thinking about making a life choice.
Click Career Quiz to start a free questionnaire built to guide you in your quest to find the right career choice for your educational needs.
Here’s to your future!!!!
Jul
12
Credit & Loans
Goal: Make smart borrowing decisions.
Check your credit: Credit Health Page
Explore:
Federal Loans (Direct, PLUS, Grad PLUS)
Private Loans (if needed)
Use the Loan Calculator to understand repayment
Jul
10
Check on your credit health
Checking your credit score helps you stay on top of your debt.
Jul
6
Budget Week
Goal: Lock in your money plan before the spending begins.
Build your budget with:
List monthly expected expenses
Confirm who is covering what (you, parents, scholarships, loans)
Jul
5
WATCH your grades
Be sure to watch your grades. School and Federal aid is based on GPA and pace (stay on track) with completing the program on time.
Jul
4
Jul
2
Student reminder to file FAFSA
Contact financial aid office at chosen school for remaining steps
Jul
1
Jun
28
Scholarships & Solicitation
Goal: Max out all available funding paths.
Continue applying using:
Submit or follow up on Solicitation Letters
Verify your FERPA access settings if you’re involving financial supporters
Jun
25
Travel & Logistics
Goal: Get yourself physically and mentally ready for the move.
Plan using:
International Students: Check extra costs not covered by aid during school breaks
Shop with Student Discounts on laptops & essentials
Jun
22
Financial Aid Office Check-In
Goal: Confirm everything early — aid, portal, and documents.
Contact your school’s financial aid office to:
Confirm FAFSA & state grant files
Ask about missing documents or next steps
Set up your student portal and billing tools
Review:
Jun
17
Jun
16
Supporters, CLEP & Study Tools
Goal: Secure early credits, build academic momentum, involve supporters.
Plan/schedule CLEP Exams
Review Solicitation Letter strategy for financial supporters
Parents: Visit the Parents Info page
Use our Study Tools to level up learning habits
Try active recall, Pomodoro, and spaced repetition from the Study Guide
Jun
8
Summertime Prep Checklist
Download & begin the Master Financial Aid Checklist PDF
Review your Student Rights & Responsibilities
Set up SMS Alerts
Discuss FERPA access for parents, spouses, or supporters
Begin building your study habit routine using the Level Up Study Guide PDF
Jun
5
Fall Packaging
Status on all grants and scholarship applications
Have you followed up on your state grant? Haven't heard anything? You need to call and follow up and check on your application.
Jun
4
Jun
2
Master Financial Aid Checklist
Goal: Get organized. Understand your rights. Start with purpose.
Download & begin the Master Financial Aid Checklist PDF
Review your Student Rights & Responsibilities
Set up SMS Alerts
Discuss FERPA access for parents, spouses, or supporters
Begin building your study habit routine using the Level Up Study Guide PDF
Jun
1
May
16
Career Quiz
What career should I choose? Am I making the right choice? What if I do not like the career path?
There are so many questions that come to light when thinking about making a life choice.
Click Career Quiz to start a free questionnaire built to guide you in your quest to find the right career choice for your educational needs.
Here’s to your future!!!!