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Next 30 days
FAFSA applications open
Everyone planning to attend college should complete and submit the FAFSA as soon as possible beginning Oct 1 for the strongest opportunity to access financial aid. FAFSA must be completed for every year a student will be attending college.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/intro-to-fafsa-who-what-when-where-and-how/
National Scholarship Month
November is National Scholarship Month. The month of November is National Scholarship Month. TFS Scholarships offers access to more than 7 million available scholarships. Supercharge your search today!
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/the-search-for-scholarships/
Regular decision college application deadlines
For high school seniors applying to colleges, it’s important to note that the deadline for regular decision applications for many colleges is between November 30, 2020, and March 15, 2021, but this varies by each college. Check with each school you’re interested in to confirm its application deadline.
https://www.collegesimply.com/guides/application-deadlines/Next 60 days
PSAT test date #4
The PSAT/NMSQT is a standardized test often taken as a practice for the SAT, but it also allows eligible juniors to enter into the National Merit Scholarship Program, and provides opportunities for other recognition programs. Check in with your school counselor for information about your school’s PSAT test administration, and visit the College Board’s website for more details about the test.
Location: Varieshttps://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/psat-nmsqt-psat-10
Point Foundation Scholarship application deadline
Point Foundation (Point) is the nation’s largest higher education scholarship-granting organization for LGBTQ students.
https://pointfoundation.org/point-apply/apply-now/Beyond
Davidson Fellows Scholarship application deadline
Named one of the “7 Prestigious Undergrad Scholarships” by U.S. News & World Report, the Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000, and $10,000 scholarships to extraordinary high school students (18 years of age or younger) who have completed a significant piece of work.
https://www.davidsongifted.org/Fellows-ScholarshipSAT registration deadline for March test
Many colleges request or require either SAT or ACT scores as part of their applications, though some may have removed this requirement due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on administering the test. Check with each college to which you’re interested in applying to confirm, and stay up to date on SAT testing availability and test center closures at College Board’s website.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/
Financial Literacy Month
The month of April is Financial Literacy Month. A 2019 study by Ohio State University found that nearly half of college students feel stressed about their personal finances. Subscribe to the CollegeSTEPS newsletter to get tips and insights on making the most of college, managing your money, and starting a career.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/subscribe/
SAT registration deadline for May test
Many colleges request or require either SAT or ACT scores as part of their applications, though some may have removed this requirement due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on administering the test. Check with each college to which you’re interested in applying to confirm, and stay up to date on SAT testing availability and test center closures at College Board’s website.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/
National College Decision Day
May 1 is National College Decision Day, as it is often the deadline for students to make deposits to attend the college of their choice.
AP Exams
For high school students taking Advanced Placement Program (AP) courses in 2021, exams will take place during the first two weeks of May.
Location: Varieshttps://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/exam-dates-and-fees
SAT registration deadline for June test
Many colleges request or require either SAT or ACT scores as part of their applications, though some may have removed this requirement due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on administering the test. Check with each college to which you’re interested in applying to confirm, and stay up to date on SAT testing availability and test center closures at College Board’s website.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/
FAFSA deadline
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is important because it ensures a student will be eligible for all federal student aid (grants and loans) for the school year ahead. The newest FAFSA becomes available online Oct. 1 each year, and applications are due June 30, yet check with each college to confirm their required financial aid deadline, which may be much earlier.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/intro-to-fafsa-who-what-when-where-and-how/
FAFSA applications open
Everyone planning to attend college should complete and submit the FAFSA as soon as possible beginning Oct 1 for the strongest opportunity to access financial aid. FAFSA must be completed for every year a student will be attending college.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/intro-to-fafsa-who-what-when-where-and-how/