"Sports is a destination, Education Is a Journey"

Application
12th Grade
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If you have not decided which school you want to attend, apply to your top 5-7 schools and get your applications done early. Know your deadlines and where to find the applications. (Be aware of supplemental applications that may be required by the school for a particular major or honors program when applying using the Common Application.)
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If your applications require letters of recommendation, ask for them early. Remember to provide your guidance counselor, teacher or coach with your updated Student-Athlete Profile so he/she is aware of the full scope of your academics, athletics and activities. Thank them for their assistance!
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Communicate with the college coaches to let them know when you have submitted your application.
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Continue to compete in high visibility tournaments/events.
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Work with your coach and your guidance counselor if you need help making a final decision.
FINANCIAL AID (Begins in October)
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Attend a Financial Aid presentation so you can learn about the various forms of financial aid and scholarships.
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Visit the CCC College and Career Center (CCC) - Senior info at your school to stay on track and learn about additional scholarships. Note: Legitimate scholarship opportunities are FREE. You should never pay to apply for scholarships.
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If you are looking for additional scholarship money and know you are being offered athletic scholarship aid (partial or full), make sure the additional scholarships do not consider athletic achievement as a factor for receiving the scholarships. (All additional scholarships will have to be reported to your college's financial aid office to avoid any conflict.)
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Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) which opens October 1st.
DECIDE & COMMIT
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Evaluate financial aid, grants, academic scholarships, athletic scholarship, and how they are being applied. Use this financial aid worksheet to assist.
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Make sure you have applied for scholarships through your high school.
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Make a final decision based on financial and academic fit.
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Request your final amateurism certification.
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Sign a National Letter of Intent if you are receiving an athletic scholarship. This is a binding contract.
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​After graduation, send your final transcript to the NCAA Eligibility Center or the NAIA Eligibility Center.