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Wells Fargo Student Impact Scholarship
We are proud to announce the Student Impact Scholarship with $1 million in scholarship funds available to help support students on their educational journey. If you’re a student impact maker, working to make a difference in your community, and have been financially impacted by the pandemic, you may be eligible for an opportunity to receive a $5k scholarship.
Location: OnlineTime: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/scholarship-entry-information/
Beyond College Webinar Series: Success strategies for managing student debt
Learn new ways to best manage student debt and real-world budgets.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2020-webinar-series/
FAFSA opens
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/
SAT registration deadline for November 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.
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlinesPSAT test date #1
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
Early decision college application deadlines
For high school seniors students applying to colleges for early decision, it’s important to note that the deadlines for early decision applications are normally fall between Oct. 15 and Nov. 15, depending on the college.
Location: OnlinePSAT test date #2
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/
Beyond College Webinar: Why credit matters: Building responsible credit
Gain tools and resources to help you take control of your finances and reach your financial goals.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2020-webinar-series/
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PSAT test date #3
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/
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship application deadline
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based award given to graduating high school seniors. Each year, 150 Coca-Cola Scholars are chosen to receive this $20,000 scholarship.
https://www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org/apply/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/
Beyond College Webinar Series: Where the digital native lives: Social media smarts
Join a discussion about how social media and your digital footprint can promote or destroy your personal brand.
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmhttps://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2020-webinar-series/
SAT registration deadline for December 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/dates-deadlines
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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/Dell Scholars Program Application deadline
Dell Scholars is a scholarship and college-completion program that nurtures and empowers students on their path to a college degree. Dell scholars receive a $20,000 scholarship available for at least six years, a laptop, textbook credits, and tutoring support, among other benefits.
https://www.dellscholars.org/scholarship/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/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-ScholarshipSpring SAT registration deadline #1
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
Celebrate and challenge yourself to better your financial habits this month. Financial Literacy Month gives you a chance to reflect on the state of your personal finances and think about how to improve those finances.
https://www.financialeducatorscouncil.org/financial-literacy-month/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/
Spring SAT registration deadline #2
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 (AP) Program courses in 2020, exams will take place during the first few weeks of May.
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/exam-dates-and-fees/exam-dates-2020FAFSA 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/
Wells Fargo Student Impact Scholarship
We are proud to announce the Student Impact Scholarship with $1 million in scholarship funds available to help support students on their educational journey. If you’re a student impact maker, working to make a difference in your community, and have been financially impacted by the pandemic, you may be eligible for an opportunity to receive a $5k scholarship.
Location: OnlineTime: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/scholarship-entry-information/