b'3Paying for College39The Cost of Attending College40 Financial Aid 101Contents 41 The Myths and Realities of Financial Aid42 Types of Financial Aid44 The FAFSA46 Your Financial Aid Package49 Tips to Close Your Financial Aid GapReach New Heights 50 Understanding Scholarships Contents4 Why College? 51 Finding Scholarships55 Managing Your ScholarshipsPreparing for College Becoming a College Student6 Assemble Your College Prep Team 57 Make the Right Fit Decision7 Assess Your Interests and Strengths 58 Summer Checklist9 Be a Successful Student 58 On-Campus Support10 Get Organized 59 Transition to College10 Set Personal Goals12 Create Your ResumChecklistsStarting Your College Search 61 Family Checklist 14 The Right Fit62 9 thand 10 thGrade Checklist18 Types of Colleges and Universities 63 11 thGrade Checklist21 Narrow Your College Search 64 12 thGrade Checklist22 Visit CollegesResources and PartnersApplying to College 66 Local College Prep Programs26 The Components of a College Application 67 Online Resources27 Standardized Tests: The SAT and ACT 69 Post-Secondary Workforce Pathways31 Understand College Admissions Options 71 Our Partners in Your Success32 Finalize Your College List33 Complete and Submit Your Applications34 Schedule an Interview 35 Write Your College Essay Strategize for Success Look for this box throughout the GuideStrategize forto find helpful tips that you can add to your own personal strategy for success!Strategize for'