Counseling - College Planning

Financial Aid Last Changed
2009-12-04
   

If you missed the financial aid meeting, click here for the information you missed.
Student Aid Report Last Changed
2009-02-26
   

If students complete their FAFSA online and use their PIN to sign it, they can check the status of their FAFSA about one week after submitting it. If students printed, signed and mailed the signature page, they can check the status of their FAFSA approximately two to three weeks after they mailed the signature page.

The Student Aid Report (SAR) lists the information reported on the FAFSA. If no additional information is needed, the SAR will contain a student’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC).

Each school listed on the FAFSA will also receive an electronic copy of the student’s SAR. Colleges use this information to determine a student’s aid package.

When your students receive their SAR, they should review it carefully to make sure it’s correct. If they need to correct any information, they can submit their corrections electronically via Corrections on the Web,provided they have a PIN. If students do not have a PIN, they can write the correct information on their SAR and mail it to the address provided on the SAR.

American Education Services, February 2009
Last Changed
2008-09-27
   

College Resources
This page contains links to college resources that may assist you as you try to determine your college plans after high school.  

 

eCampusTours.com
Virtual tours of hundreds of college campuses.  Site also includes a free scholarship search and financial aid resources.

Princeton Review
A resource containing school search information, career assessments, advice on applying for programs, test-taking strategies and practice tests, etc.

GA College 411
This is a resource that is designed to ease the process of selecting a University System of Georgia college or university to attend and applying for admissions at the institution.  Contains information about institutions, admissions requirements, a list of websites, financial aid information, information to match your interests to programs (including online version of Georgia Career Information System), and online applications.

www.College.gov
This is an exciting new resource that was designed by students for students and features first-person accounts of students who overcame challenges to going to college such as peer pressure, lack of family support, and financial barriers.  It provides relevent, comprehensive information about why to go, how to go, and how to pay for college or postsecondary programs. Young people who may not have considered higher education a viable option will be engaged, informed, and inspired to create their own "roadmap" to college.

 College is Possible
A resource guide for students, parents, and education professionals including information on college preparation, choosing a college, and paying for college.

GoCollege.com
This link will match your interests with a college.  It will allow you to narrow down colleges according to majors, grades, scores, and tuition.  Also provided are online applications to over 850 colleges throughout the United States.  Practice ACT and SAT questions are available as well as financial aid information.

Georgia Department of Technical & Adult Education
The Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education oversees the state's system of technical colleges.  There are 34 technical colleges, 17 satellite campuses, as well as technical programs at four university system institutions that provide a broad range of career opportunities. These schools offer a variety of associate degree and diploma programs, continuing education programs, and economic development programs. This page provides considerable information on the various technical education programs and facilities around the state.

Two-Year Colleges
Links to community colleges, technical schools, junior colleges, branches of 4-year colleges which focus on associate degree education and accredited 2-year proprietary schools.

2009 College Rankings
Compare up to four colleges/universities on a printable grid by using this U.S. News and World Report's service.

College and University Homepages
This link will connect you to over 3,000 college and university homepages.

Other useful sites:
How Colleges Evaluate Applications
Making the Most of a College Visit

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