Checklist For Seniors

Applying for financial aid can become confusing if you don't record what you've done and when. Use this chart to track important information. Remember to keep copies of all applications and related information.

	College 1	College 2	College 3	College 4
College Applications
Aplication deadline
Date sent
Official transcript sent
Letters of recommendation sent
SAT/ACT scores sent
Acceptance received
Individual College Financial Aid and Scholarship Applications
Application Deadline
Date sent
Acceptance recieved
Free Application for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA), Financial Aid Form(FAF), and/or PROFILE
Form required
Date sent
School's priority deadline
FAFSA Acknowledgment
Date received
Correct (Y/N)
Date changes made, if needed
Date changes were submitted
Student Aid Report
Date received
Correct (Y/N)
Date changes made, if needed
Date changes were submitted
Date sent to colleges
Financial Award Letters
Date received
Accepted (Y/N)

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Peterson's -- Get a JumP!
Your Guide to College Planning and Career Exploration
Texas 2000 Edition, Copyright 1999
Peterson's, Princeton, N.J.
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A Checklist For Seniors