Belmont Abbey College

High School Seniors Timeline  

October

• Submit college applications for early admission consideration.  Click here to apply online.

November

• Male students over 17 years of age should register with selective service to be eligible for federal and state financial aid. You may register on line www.sss.gov.
• Keep a file for all the paperwork you submit to the college.

December

• Register for a PIN at www.pin.ed.gov  for you and your parent.  This will enable you to electronically sign your FAFSA application.
• Search for private scholarships and grants. We recommend the scholarship web search Fastweb, www.fastweb.com.  Check with your parent’s employers and local organizations for scholarships.
• Compile end of year financial records for financial aid application.

January

• Complete your taxes as soon as possible to support your financial aid applications.
• Submit your completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
• Fill out school-specific financial aid forms by the deadlines specified.

February

• Respond quickly to college requests for additional information.
• Your Student Aid Report (SAR) will arrive within four weeks of submitting your FAFSA.

April

• Send in your deposit by May 1st to hold your awards.

May

• Stay on top of important deadlines at your chosen college (housing, financial aid, enrollment, etc.)
• If you were awarded student loans, complete the entrance counseling on line (insert link under Entrance Counseling)
• Sign your loan promissory note on line www.studentloans.gov.

June

• Ensure your high school forwards your final transcript to your college.

July

• Make sure your account has been paid so that your classes will not be cancelled.