b'3ContentsPaying for College39The Cost of Attending College40 Financial Aid 10141 The Myths and Realities of Financial AidReach New Heights 42 Types of Financial Aid Contents4 Why College? 44 The FAFSA46 Your Financial Aid Package49 Tips to Close Your Financial Aid GapPreparing for College 50 Understanding Scholarships6 Assemble Your College Prep Team 51 Finding Scholarships7 Assess Your Interests and Strengths 55 Managing Your Scholarships9 Be a Successful Student10 Get Organized10 Set Personal Goals Becoming a College Student12 Create Your Resum 57 Make the Right Fit Decision58 Summer Checklist58 On-Campus SupportStarting Your College Search 59 Transition to College14 The Right Fit 16 Types of Colleges and Universities21 Narrow Your College Search Checklists22 Visit Colleges 61 Family Checklist 62 9 thand 10 thGrade Checklist63 11 thGrade ChecklistApplying to College 64 12 thGrade Checklist26 The Components of a College Application27 Standardized Tests: The SAT and ACT31 Understand College Admissions Options Resources and Partners32 Finalize Your College List 66 Local College Prep Programs33 Complete and Submit Your Applications 67 Online Resources34 Schedule an Interview 69 Post-Secondary Workforce Pathways 35 Write Your College Essay 70 Our Partners in Your Success'