Senior Year: August to August Guide to College, Financial Aid & More

 

AUGUST - GET READY

Start strong by getting organized, building your college list, and laying the foundation for a successful year.

08/01/2026
 

SEPTEMBER - APPLY

Build your college plan and get your application pieces in place.

09/01/2026
 

OCTOBER - FINANCIAL AID

College applications and financial aid take center stage.

10/01/2026
 

NOVEMBER - KEEP GOING

Stay on track, finish applications, and keep looking for scholarship opportunities.

11/01/2026
 

DECEMBER - CHECK + FINISH

Wrap up remaining applications and make sure nothing is missing.

12/01/2026
 

JANUARY - DEADLINE SEASON

Stay focused as application and financial aid priority deadlines arrive.

01/01/2027
 

FEBRUARY - WATCH + RESPOND

Financial aid processing begins moving forward. Watch for requests and respond quickly.

02/01/2027
 

MARCH - REVIEW YOUR OPTIONS

Admission decisions and financial aid information start coming together.

03/01/2027
 

APRIL - MAKE YOUR DECISION

Compare your options, understand the costs, and take the next steps.

04/01/2027
 

MAY - GRADUATE + PREPARE

Celebrate your achievement while completing the final steps for your next chapter.

05/01/2027
 

JUNE - GET READY

Turn your plans into action and prepare for your next chapter.

06/01/2027
 

JULY - FINAL CHECK

Take care of the final details so you can start with confidence.

06/01/2027
 

AUGUST - YOUR NEXT CHAPTER

Welcome to your Freshman year in college.

08/01/2027