- Visit campus websites and request catalogs from the colleges and universities that interest you
Make appointments to tour those campuses
Take the ACT assessment; check with the campuses to make sure you meet their testing deadlines
Apply to the campuses you've selected
Have your high school transcript sent to the campuses where you've applied
Verify that you have met the minimum admission standards with each campus' registrar's office
Contact the campus financial aid offices and apply for financial aid
Make sure you and your parents complete both the federal and state income tax forms as soon as possible after Jan. 1
Use information from the current income tax forms to apply for federal and state grants and loans using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Consider applying for institutional and private scholarships offered by the campuses you've selected
Weigh your options and select your college or university
