College Preparation Checklist

by U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid

Overview

The foundational publication for any students (elementary, junior/high school, adult) who are considering college.  This small booklet explains how to prepare academically and financially for college through "to do" lists aimed at students and parents.  Simply worded information about federal aid, FAFSA4caster, what to do at FAFSA filing time, and looking for scholarships also is included.  Readers are directed to publications and websites for more detailed discussions of the topics in the checklist. The College Preparation Checklist speaks to students from elementary through high school, adults, who have not attended college or career school, parents of elementary and secondary school students. Keywords: college, checklist, college preparations, financial aid, grants, loans, work-study, student aid, FAFSA, student loans, federal student aid, StudentAid.gov, college funding, adult students, FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, career school, U.S. Department of Education, scholarships, money for college, saving for college, academic preparation, choosing a career, FAFSA4caster, college savings plans, prepaid tuition plans, standardized tests, education tax credits, choosing a college, Direct Loans, applying for college, state financial aid, Student Aid Report

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780160926266
Publisher:	United States Dept. of Education
Publication date:	10/01/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	28
Sales rank:	773,672
File size:	12 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 18 Years

About the Author

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation.  At the Office of Federal Student Aid, our 1,200 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $150 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 15 million students paying for college or career school.  We are proud to sponsor millions of American minds pursuing their educational dream.

Table of Contents

CONTENTS
Getting a late start? ………………2  MONEY FOR COLLEGEFederal Student Aid ……………………….4More Sources of Student Aid……………...5 YOUR “TO DO” LISTElementary School ……………………….8Junior High or Middle School……………9High School……………………………..11 Every Year in High School……..11 9th Grade………………………...12 10th Grade……………………….13 11th Grade……………………….15 Summer Before 12th Grade……..16 12th Grade……………………….18Adult Students…………………………..21FAFSA Filing Time……………………..22