b'3Paying for College39The Cost of Attending College40 Financial Aid 10141 The Myths and Realities of Financial AidContents 42 Types of Financial Aid44 The FAFSA46 Your Financial Aid Package49 Tips to Close Your Financial Aid Gap50 Understanding ScholarshipsReach New Heights 51 Finding Scholarships Contents4 Why College? 55 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 ResumChecklists61 Family Checklist Starting Your College Search 62 9 thand 10 thGrade Checklist14 The Right Fit63 11 thGrade Checklist18 Types of Colleges and Universities 64 12 thGrade Checklist21 Narrow Your College Search22 Visit CollegesResources and Partners66 Local College Prep ProgramsApplying to College 67 Online Resources26 The Components of a College Application 69 Post-Secondary Workforce Pathways27 Standardized Tests: The SAT and ACT 71 Our Partners in Your Success31 Understand College Admissions Options32 Finalize Your College List33 Complete and Submit Your Applications34 Schedule an Interview35 Write Your College EssayLook for These Helpful Tips Find these boxes throughout theGuide; they provide advice for connecting to your community and reaching your goals.'