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Sign Up to Take the ACT
Students should register to take the ACT for the first time during thier Junior year in High School. Students may take the ACT more than once. Only students going to 4 year Universities are required to take the ACT. Sign Up Online -
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Senior Year
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Create Your Accomplishments Table
Students should create an accomplishments table so that they can more easily include thier accomplishments in thier scholarship applications.
Create Your Accomplishments Table
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Apply to the University of Illinois
Apply Online!
If you plan to apply to the University of Illinois,
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Fill out Your FAFSA
FAFSA is due in late February or March. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Every student who is going to college should fill this out to see what type of need-based financial aid is available. You will need your parents' income tax information to apply.
Apply Online
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Apply to Colleges of Your Choice
Apply to 3-4 colleges between September and December. All applications are on-line. Below are links to Local Colleges. Apply to Your College Here -
Request a Transcript to be Sent to Your College
Once you have applied to the colleges of your choice. Fill out the Transcript request form at the link below. Upon submission, the request will automatically be sent to the counselor. Request Your Transcript -
Apply for College and University Scholarships
College scholarships are available the college web sites between September and December. You will apply online for those. Click on Links below for Local Colleges and Universities. Apply for College and University Scholarships -
Apply for Local Scholarships
Local scholarships can be filled out by downloading the application from the application page. Check back often as scholarship links will be added or activated as they become available. Apply for Local Scholarships -
Request Letters of Recommendation
Have teachers/counselors/administrators write letters of recommendation for your scholarships. Give them at least a week to two weeks’ notice. Trico Staff Directory -
Trico Scholarship Deadline
ALL Local scholarships due April 6, 2018 by 8:40 am. NO EXCEPTIONS. They can be turned in early.