Senior Checklist

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:

Here are some things you should be doing if you plan to continue your education.

August-September

• -Make campus visits if you haven't completed them.

• -Attend college fairs.

• -Sign up for an FSA ID so you can complete the FAFSA in October. Your parent or guardian will need to sign up for one too.

• -Apply for Bank of North Dakota's Real DEAL Scholarship if you are attending a ND college.

October-December

• Complete the FAFSA at fafsa.ed.gov starting October 1.

• Visit FACEBOOK.COM/BANKOFND for "Ask Staci & Amanda" every Tuesday.

• Apply to several colleges you'd like to attend.

• Participate in a Financial Aid Information Night offered by Bank of ND to learn about the financial aid process.

• Work on scholarship applications and meet all deadlines.

• Take the ACT for the final time if you need to improve your score.

January-March

• Check on scholarship application deadlines.

• Request information on housing and meal plans.

April-May

• Choose your college and notify other colleges you've applied to that you will not be attending.

• Submit all forms, housing applications and fees to your college.

June-July

• Apply for student loans if you need them.

• Think about what you need to furnish your dorm room or apartment. If you know who your future roommate is, contact them to discuss what each of you plan to bring.

• Check with your college about CLEP test options.

• Attend the summer orientation session at your college.

Let me know if you need assistance with any of the above. Mrs. Rau