College planning starts now! Whether you are in 9th grade or a rising senior, it's never too early to start planning for life beyond high school! Please review the below links to checklists that will help you as you journey through this process. Find the one that fits you best and happy planning!

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 College Checklist

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Federal Grants

• Complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) senior year to qualify for federal grants. Colleges, Universities, and scholarships also use your FAFSA data to award financial aid

• Scholarships
  • Check the financial aid web page of the colleges and universities to which you are applying for scholarship opportunities offered by that school. Some consider all students who complete an admissions application, and some require separate scholarship application materials.
  • Check the Scholarship tab under the NCHS Student Services website.
  • Check www.scholarshipplus.com/cabarrus
  • Check community organizations, such as parents' or student's employers, church groups and denominations, civic organizations.

Loans

• Visit https://www.cfnc.org/paying/loan/info_loan.jsp to learn about federal loans, federal direct loans, and private loans