Transfer Checklist

Senior Year "To DO" List if You Are Attending a a Community College for a Transfer Degree:

September:

	Register for the Oct. SAT or ACT if you have not taken the test yet.
	Narrow down your school choices. Visit the Counseling Center for information and assistance.
	Know the DEADLINE DATES for all of the colleges you are considering. This information is readily available in the career center.
	Are any of your selected schools part of the Western Undergraduate Exchange program? If so and you qualify you may save $$$$$ on out-of-state tuition.
	Know all of the requirements for the NCAA Clearinghouse if you are planning to play Division I or II sports at college.
	Investigate scholarships, prepare a resume to use for letter of recommendation.
	Update your Student Information Form. This is useful for scholarships and apply into colleges.

October:

	Attend one of the College Fairs. There is a wide variety of college fairs offered at the beginning of each school year. Many are in the Seattle area and represent schools from around the U.S. There is always one in Bellingham that hosts Washington state public schools. Check the career center bulletin for specific information.
	Plan to visit college campuses.

November:

	Fill out school applications. Click here to get the details about filling out applications to community college . Read directions on applications very carefully.
	Arrange to visit the schools, if possible. The Counseling Center will have school phone numbers and addresses.
	Ask teachers, counselors, etc., for letters of recommendation for scholarships.

December:

	Turn in completed applications and fees, if required, to the guidance secretary. Most schools begin accepting applications Dec. 1, but always double check. The earlier you hand in your application the better registration status you will have.
	Begin reviewing and compiling the information you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will need your current income tax information in order to complete the forms. *Assistance with filling out the FAFSA is available in the Counseling Center.*
	Attend the Financial Aid Workshop in the High School Library.

January:

	Mail FAFSA form. Be sure to keep a copy of everything, keep it together.
	Check to see if the schools you are applying to also require an institution financial aid form. If they do, complete and mail in as soon as possible.
	The Career Center has resources to help determine which forms each school requires. For more information about Financial Aid click here.

February:

	Continue looking for scholarships to help finance your education. The Counseling Center has hundreds of scholarship listings.
	Research colleges that you would like to eventually transfer to.
	Research which major interests you the most.

March:

	Check with your counselor, make sure you are taking AND passing all courses needed to graduate. Keep looking for scholarships.
	Are you taking any MBHS courses that will count for Tech Prep credit? Ask you counselor!

April - June:

	Acceptance letters should begin to arrive. Once you have heard back from all the schools you applied to; decide which one you will attend.
	You will need to sign up to take an assessment test before you can register for classes.
	Be aware that some community colleges register for fall classes as early as May of your senior year!
	Complete Tech Prep paperwork by June if want to receive college credits.