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Open listings arranged by deadline month for the next 12 months, with one thing to do each month.
Each month lists open opportunities whose deadline falls in that month and whose own text does not exclude your grade. Listings that name no grade are open to everyone, so they appear for every grade. The short line under each month is general planning advice, not a deadline.
Grade fit is read from each listing’s own wording (for example "juniors and seniors"). A listing with no grade mention is shown to all grades. Always confirm eligibility and the exact deadline on the official page.
This month: The FAFSA usually opens this month; file early.
This month: Submit early applications; keep one deadline list.
This month: Submit regular-decision applications; keep applying for scholarships.
This month: Submit the FAFSA if not done; check priority deadlines.
This month: Apply to local scholarships; many close in spring.
This month: Watch for admission decisions; compare financial aid offers.
This month: Compare aid offers; appeal if your situation changed.
This month: Commit to a college; report outside scholarships to aid office.
This month: Send final transcripts; thank your recommenders.
This month: Complete college paperwork; note scholarship renewal rules.
This month: Attend orientation; note renewal GPA requirements.
This month: Finalize your college list; ask for recommendations now.