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Tuesday, August 18, 2015

College Tips


Staff Reporter-Alex Realey

Important Dates

  • Common Application open August 1
  • FAFSA opens January 1st, 2016 and closes June 30th, 2017 for the 2016-2017 school year
    • For those attending college in the 2015-2016 the FAFSA closes June 30, 2016
  • The deadline for submitting early applications for most colleges is typically November 1 or November 15.
  • Regular application deadlines range from January 1 to February 1 depending on  the college


Application Tips

  • Apply as early as possible
  • Many colleges have an application fee that can range from $30-$60
    • During College GO! Week some colleges waive the application fee
      • College GO! Week 2015 is September 22-26


The College GO! Week website has a helpful table that has all the colleges in Indiana, how to contact them, their application deadline, the application fee, if the fee is waived during College GO! Week, if the application includes an essay, links to the online application, and more.

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