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COLLEGE BOARD
COLLEGE BOARD
Make your College Board account so you can...
Search for schools
Create your college list
Find scholarships
Explore careers
Register for SATs
FINANCIAL AID
FINANCIAL AID
Apply for Financial Aid with FAFSA. The application opens each year in October.
Who files for financial aid?
Seniors in high school
Freshman, sophomores, and juniors in college.
File every year for the following school year!
Create an FSA ID for you and a parent. This takes a few days to clear. You only need to do this once your senior year of high school. Save the password!
Gather tax information you will need from you and your parent(s):
Previous year tax return documents: 1040, W2(s)
Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and include schools you are applying to.
Receive your Student Aid Report (SAR).
Receive financial aid packages from each school you apply to.
This is just step one in the financial aid process. Make sure you apply for scholarships too!
EXPLORE MAJORS
EXPLORE MAJORS
Choosing a major can be a difficult decision. First, think about what kind of career you want to pursue, then see what majors will help you get there. Each college or university you're interested in will have their own list of undergraduate majors on their website.
Resources:
Save money by earning your Associate's Degree at a Community College (like Massasoit) and finishing your Bachelor's Degree at a State University or UMass Campus.
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