Calendar

September-November

• Apply to Alvernia.
  Receive decision within 30 days.
• Schedule shadow visit to campus.
• Take SAT.

December

• Pick up the FAFSA at your high school guidance office, Alvernia College Financial Aid Office, or Alvernia College Admissions Office.
• Apply for outside scholarships through various organizations, civic groups and foundations. Check with your local library, high school guidance office or search the Internet.

January

• Complete the FAFSA, referring to your previous year's Federal Tax Return (1040, 1040A or 1040EZ). Do not send tax returns with your FAFSA. Keep copies of everything! You will receive a Student Aid Report at your home address within six to eight weeks. Read this document carefully and send any corrections to Alvernia. If you do not receive a Student Aid Report within six weeks of mailing the FAFSA, call the federal processor at 1-800-433-3243 to check the status of your application.
• Apply for state scholarships. Deadlines vary by state.

April to May

• Confirm Alvernia enrollment by sending confirmation deposit.
• Sign up for Alvernia Installment Payment Plan.
• Apply for summer jobs so that you can earn money to contribute toward your college education.

June-July

• Complete all loan applications.
• Return class selection form.

August

• Pay fall semester bill.
• Attend orientation.

Updated: April 7, 2005

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