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, or make updates online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
- Seek out and apply for private scholarships.
April/May:
- If selected for "verification," promptly submit tax returns and other requested information to the Financial Aid Office.
- Receive and review your award packet from Saint Vincent College. Accept or decline the aid offered by the May 1 deposit deadline.
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:
- If you are interested in Work-Study, search for on-campus employment.
- Arrive on campus, make new friends, study hard.