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Getting In (high school seniors)

KHEAA invites you to use the 36th edition of Getting In to help you through the admissions and financial aid processes. It's easy to use. Steven Faulkner of Williamstown High School won the 2009 Promote Your School Scholarship, and he and other Williamstown students are seen throughout the pages of this edition.

Chapter 1 provides general information and guidelines you'll need to begin planning for education or training after high school.

Chapter 2 is devoted to financial aid — money to help you pay for higher education. You'll find helpful information on how to help finance your college education, what kinds of financial aid is available and how you can qualify. You'll also find useful tips and answers to frequently asked questions.

Chapter 3 contains information on colleges, universities and trade schools. There's a wealth of information here, so take the time to look over the different schools and see what each one has to offer.

Contents and Introduction

Chapter One — Planning for College

Why college?
Planning for college
Tests
National test dates
Choosing the right school
Admissions information
Academic Common Market
How to read your transcript
Picking a major
Adjusting to college life
Understanding your class schedule
Tips for transferring

Chapter Two — Financial Aid and Budgeting

Where's the money?
Know where to look
Avoid scams
FAFSA Facts
Major aid programs

Grants
Scholarships
Waivers
Conversion scholarships/loans
Loans
Work-Study
Military benefits
National service
Qualified state tuition programs
KHEAA Student Loan Marketplace
Check it out! Answers to federal student loan questions
You be the judge. Comparing financial aid awards
Comparing costs
Sample award letter
Questions for the financial aid office
Money Management 101