Following is a general timeline for High School Seniors:

August/September:

• Narrow your list of colleges to a reasonable number (5 or 10, at most).
• Request application materials from schools to which you intend to apply.
• Request recommendation letters from school counselors, teachers and employers.

October/November

• Fill out admission applications and write essays.
• Request copies of your high school transcripts to submit with your applications.
• Attend college fairs and meet with college representatives who visit your school.
• Attend one of Saint Vincent College's Get Acquainted Days.

December/ January

• Gather federal tax information together necessary to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Submit the FAFSA as soon after January 1 as possible.
• Keep copies of all applications and supporting materials you submit. 

February/March

• Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) for accuracy.  If corrections are needed, print them on the form and return it to the FAFSA processor. 
• Seek out and apply for private scholarships.

April/May

• If selected for "verification," promptly submit the requested information to the Financial Aid Office.
• Receive and review your award packet from Saint Vincent College.  Accept or decline the aid offered.

June/July

• Complete your Entrance Interview and mail your Master Promissory Note for your loan(s).
• Attend one of Saint Vincent College's Summer Orientation Sessions.
• Notify the Financial Aid Office of any outside scholarships from private sources. 

August/September

• Arrive on campus, make new friends, study hard.
• If you are interested in Work-Study, search for on-campus employment.