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Kentucky

Getting In: Class of 2020

KHEAA invites you to use Getting In to help you through the admissions and financial aid processes. It's easy to use. Maddie Kerr of Paducah St. Mary High School won the 2018 Promote Your School Scholarship, and she and other St. Mary 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. An audio version of Chapter 1 is available.

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 kind of financial aid is available and how you can qualify. You''ll also find useful tips and answers to frequently asked questions. An audio version of the first part of Chapter 2 is available.

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.

KHEAA's Getting In presentation is available for immediate download and use by school counselors and other college access contacts helping students navigate this popular resource publication. Please free feel to use this presentation on your own with students or to contact your regional outreach counselor to schedule the workshop.

Getting In Presentation

Contents and Introduction

Chapter One — Answers to your college planning questions

Thinking about college? Listen
- College Myths
Planning for college Listen
- Testing
- National test dates
Selective Service Listen
Choosing the right school Listen
Athletic Considerations Listen
Getting admitted Listen
Academic Common Market
Picking a major Listen
- Reading your transcript
- Understanding Your Schedule
Transferring tips Listen

Chapter Two Part 1 — Financial aid planning and budgeting

Chapter Two Part 2 — Financial aid planning and budgeting

Paying for School Listen
- Tax Time
Types of Financial Aid Listen
Am I Dependent or Independent Listen
Knowing Where to Look Listen
Avoiding Scams Listen
The FAFSA Listen
Other Financial Aid Applications Listen
- College Goal Kentucky
Verification Listen
Financial Aid Application Process
Financial Aid Programs
- Grants
- Scholarships
- Waivers
- Conversion scholarships/loans
- Loans
- Work-Study
- Military benefits
- National service
- State savings program
Tips About Student Loans Listen
Comparing Costs Listen
Sample Award Letter
Ask the Financial Aid Office Listen
Managing Your Money Listen

Chapter Three — What is offered in Kentucky

Nondegree–granting schools

Areas of study

Glossary of college and financial aid terms

College planning checklists

College admissions checklist
Financial aid checklist
Senior calendar
School and package comparison
School evaluation
Your college plan

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