Senior Year Timeline
| SENIOR YEAR TIMELINE | ||
|---|---|---|
| September-January | Apply to college. | Meet with your college advisor to plan your college applications. Most applications are due in mid- winter. |
| September-January | Find and apply for Scholarships and Grants. | Using the internet, the libraries, or your college advisor, investigate scholarships that might work for you. Keep the scholarship deadlines in mind. If you miss them, they’re gone. |
| January | Fill out and mail your FAFSA. | Your FAFSA form should be processed within two weeks. |
| February-April | Wait for college admission, and to see what financial aid amount your college can provide. | Respond to your college offer of admission and financial aid. |
| April-May | Apply for PLUS Loan and Stafford Loan if you need additional financial aid beyond the amount your college can provide. | Contact StuFund for fast and easy applications |
| May | With information about how much financial aid you’ll receive, and how much you’ll get from PLUS Loans and Stafford Loans, make up the difference by applying for private loans. | Contact StuFund for fast and easy applications |
| June | Go over your finances to make sure everything lines up. | Review your budget, making sure to budget for housing, food, travel, and books. Don’t forget to include moving expenses in your budget, if appropriate. |
| July-August | Enjoy your summer! School starts in the Fall. | |
If you have any questions along the way, give StuFund a call. From the smallest questions to the most complicated problems, we’re here to help. Student Funding Group 106 Allen Road
Liberty Corner, NJ 07938
1-877-STUGRP3 (788-4773)