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UNCF General Scholarship Application
The UNCF General Application is used to establish an applicant pool of potentially eligible students who are enrolled full-time at one of the 37 UNCF Member Institutions during the 2020‐2021 academic year for ongoing scholarship opportunities that are unpublished and do not require an online application.
Location: Onlinehttps://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/c408d6da-cef4-4d24-acce-20e94cab3421
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/
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/Graduate School Entrance Exams
With most graduate school entrance exams, you’re able to arrange your test date based on your schedule, or there will be multiple test dates throughout the year. Create a timeline that works for you. Still on the fence about grad school? Here’s what to consider.
Location: School/ Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/big-decisions-grad-school/
Credit Education Month
Having good credit is key. Learn more about credit, and how to build and maintain yours, with a 7-day credit boot camp.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/credit-boot-camp/
Gender Equality Month
Wells Fargo is taking action to address issues that impact students and young adults, including empowering people of all genders. Take a look at our efforts.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/impact-for-students/
Women’s History Month
Who runs the world? Women make up more than half of the college-educated labor force, and Wells Fargo is proud to support organizations and causes that uplift women and girls.
Location: Onlinehttps://stories.wf.com/powering-up-girls-who-code
Beyond College Webinar: Creating a rock-solid resume
Get tips on how to showcase your personality, skills, and accomplishments while highlighting what you have to offer to a potential employer.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Registration deadline for April ACT
Many colleges want applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores, though some may have removed this requirement due to COVID-19. Confirm with each college you’re interested in, and stay up to date on SAT testing availability and test center closures at the College Board’s website.
Location: Onlinehttp://www.act.org/
Daylight Savings Time begins
Spring has sprung, so it’s time to do some spring financial cleaning. Set your clocks ahead one hour, and take stock of your spending habits. Here’s how to start.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/wheres-money-going/
Beyond College Webinar: Preparing for success in your job interview
Learn interview techniques and best practices viewed from the employer’s perspective.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Cesar Chavez Day
Cesar Chavez was a pioneer for civil rights and a champion for workers. You can celebrate his legacy and explore the work Wells Fargo is doing to address issues that impact students and young people today.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/impact-for-students/
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/
Next 60 days
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/
Federal income tax filing deadline (Tax Day)
Tax Day is here. After you’ve filed your taxes, get ideas on what to do with your tax refund.
Location: Onlinehttps://collegesteps.wf.com/what-should-you-do-with-your-tax-refund/
Beyond College Webinar: Budgeting and money management 101
Learn financial strategies for life during and after college, including investing, principles, and the important lesson of paying yourself first.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
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.
Beyond
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/
Registration deadline for June ACT
Many colleges want applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores, though some may have removed this requirement due to COVID-19. Confirm with each college you’re interested in, and stay up to date on SAT testing availability and test center closures at the College Board’s website.
Location: Onlinehttp://www.act.org/
Beyond College Webinar: Entrepreneurship and the gig economy
In this webinar, find out if you’re ready to start your own business, and learn about tools and resources to help.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Beyond College Webinar: Salary vs. value: How to determine which role is perfect for you
You’ll finish this webinar knowing what to consider when evaluating job offers and what elements of the offer you can negotiate.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Registration deadline for July ACT
Many colleges want applicants to submit SAT or ACT scores, though some may have removed this requirement due to COVID-19. Confirm with each college you’re interested in, and stay up to date on SAT testing availability and test center closures at the College Board’s website.
Location: Onlinehttp://www.act.org/
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/
Beyond College Webinar: Wells Fargo careers and internships
At this online event, recruiters from Wells Fargo share information about internships and full-time career opportunities, including how to apply.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Beyond College Webinar: Digital native: Social media smarts
Join a discussion about how social media can promote or destroy your personal brand.
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmhttps://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Beyond College Webinar: Success strategies for managing student debt
Learn new ways to manage student debt and real-world budgets from this webinar.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Beyond College Webinar: Building responsible credit: Why your credit matters
Gain tools and resources to take charge of your finances and reach your financial goals through this webinar focused on credit.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
Beyond College Webinar: Mentors and sponsors: Your personal board of directors
Many believe that to be successful in your career you must build your own board of directors. Learn about mentorships and sponsorships, including how to leverage each successfully, in this online event.
Location: OnlineTime: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
https://collegesteps.wf.com/beyond-college-2021-webinar-series/
UNCF General Scholarship Application
The UNCF General Application is used to establish an applicant pool of potentially eligible students who are enrolled full-time at one of the 37 UNCF Member Institutions during the 2020‐2021 academic year for ongoing scholarship opportunities that are unpublished and do not require an online application.
Location: Onlinehttps://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Details/c408d6da-cef4-4d24-acce-20e94cab3421