Deadlines
How many days does your counselor need in order to process your transcript?
10 days
What is FAFSA?
Application for financial aid.
What is a type of financial aid that must be paid back?
Loan
What is the #1 tip to find and win scholarships?
Start early
What is cost of attendance?
COA is the amount it will cost a student to go to school.
When does FAFSA open?
December 1st
What is a FAFSA login and electronic signature?
FSA ID
What type of financial aid is based on financial need and does not need to be paid back?
Name the school platform where you can find scholarships.
SchooLinks
True or False: Health insurance is an indirect cost.
False. Health insurance is a required and will be charged by the university in your direct costs.
When is the last day to submit transcript requests before Winter Break?
December 8th
Start early; don't consider limits and have a perfect essay
What type of financial aid is need-based, but must be earned through a job?
Work study
Are separate scholarship applications required for college admission?
Students will be considered for merit-based scholarship based on application. There are other scholarships that may require a seperate application.
What are indirect costs?
Indirect costs will not appear on your college bill but are estimated costs associated with going to college and should be included in your budget.
When is National Decision Day?
May 1st
What is the name of the fee-based financial aid application that many private colleges use?
CSS Profile
What is a type of financial aid that is usually based on merit and awarded for academic, athletic, or extracurricular accomplishments?
Merit-based scholarship
What is Academic Works?
CPS scholarship application
What are direct costs?
Direct costs are items that will appear on your University bills, such as tuition, fees, housing and food.