PART 8. I have been accepted to a college/program! What do I need to do next?

Complete your high school year successfully. Being accepted to a college/program does not guarantee admission if you are not able to graduate high school. Stay on top of your high school assignments and preparing for tests.

If you have been accepted into more than one college, take time to make a list of how each school ranks with one another in terms of what are priorities for you.

Sign up for the college's admitted student visits. Overnight stays, observing classes and talking to more students and professors will help you decide which is the best college for you.

Send in an acceptance letter to the school/program of your choice, a deposit, and any other required items. Carefully read your financial aid letter that tells what you are being offered that may be a combination of scholarships that do not need to be paid back and loans that will and what the terms for payment and interest rate are.

Begin to plan for the financial needs based on the aid provided by the school.  Meet with a financial aid officer at the college for assistance. Make sure you understand any forms before you sign them.