Explain the requirements for applying to a college or university and financing a postsecondary education.

• completing necessary testing (e.g., SAT, ACT)
• selecting a college and major
• securing financing (e.g., filling out the free application for federal student aid [FAFSA] fafsa.ed.gov, researching scholarships, grant opportunities, student loans)
• writing essays
• visiting colleges/universities
• preparing for interviews.

Process/Skill Questions:

• When should one start preparing for college admission?
• What are some factors to consider in selecting a major?
• When are Air Force ROTC scholarship applications due?

Teacher Resources:

• Federal Student Aid (fafsa.ed.gov) Links to an external site.