Attend college fairs in the fall at your high school or in your parish. This is a great opportunity to get a lot of information in a short time. Complete the scholarship application and mail it in by the end of December. Apply in January for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid . Apply early for housing .
Housing is assigned on a first come, first serve basis.
Arrange for high school transcripts to be sent to the Office of Admissions after graduation. Update your list of high school activities and honors. Many times a list of activities is requested for applications and scholarships. Financial aid and student employment jobs are available to students. To get a head start, set money aside for a college education account or check into a summer job or part-time job for extra income.