Preparing to Pay for College

Where do you start when you’re thinking about paying for college? The presentation and handouts in this section will help you answer this important question and provide additional resources to support you as you prepare for your college journey.

Presentation

Summer Before Senior Year: Preparing to Pay for College

The following presentation provides you with important steps you should take the summer before your senior year, including:

  • preparing to apply for FAFSA/WASFA
  • making your college list
  • researching scholarship opportunities
  • getting a summer job and starting to save
  • determining your borrowing limit
  • creating a calendar of VIP dates
  • next steps

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