January Podcast

January 9th, 2008

Important Things to Know and Do

It is now time to get online and get a PIN number so you can do your Federal Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) in January. Go to www.pin.ed.gov and follow the directions under “Register for a PIN.” Both you and your parent must get separate PIN’s. Then go to www.fafsa.ed.gov and work on your FAFSA,

Remember: It is time to actively pursue scholarships. Utilize CIS, FastWeb, and Scholarships.com to find scholarships that you may be eligible for. You must apply to receive money for college.

It is now time to complete college applications. You should be online looking at the deadlines for applications. College applications should be completed online as much as possible. Pay by credit card for application fees. If this is not possible download the college’s application or the universal application, if applicable. Fill it out and mail it with a check or money order to the colleges you are making application to.

Letters of Recommendation – You will need letters of recommendation for both college scholarships as well as certain college admissions requirements. Find three people not related to you that would write you letters of recommendation. Give these people three weeks notice before you need the letter and also provide them with a resume and data sheet of your activities.

Career and Scholarship Search Sites

Idaho Career Information System www.idahocis.org Asotin High School’s username is: asotinhs Asotin High School’s password is: panthers Use the Financial Aid Sort option to find scholarships.	Washington Occupational Information System Use as a supplement to Idaho CIS. www.wois.org Asotin High School’s sitekey is: contact counseling department for site key.
www.fastweb.com - good site to sign up with.	www.scholarships.com - also a good scholarship site.