• Visit school campuses throughout the fall to help narrow your choices

• Begin your college applications. 

• File the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov beginning October 1. 
• Fall Visit, Sunday, October 23 
• Receive Student Aid Report (SAR) approximately three to five days after submitting FAFSA on the Web. 

• Saturday for Seniors

TIPS

• The Federal school code for Salem College is 002960

• Keep copies of all paperwork and forms submitted

• Open and read any correspondence from Salem

 December

• Apply for admission by December 1 for non-binding Early Notification, admission and scholarship ($14,000) consideration 
• Estimated financial aid awards sent to accepted students with a valid FAFSA beginning December 1 
• Holiday Visit, Friday, December 2 

• Apply for admission by January 4 for full-tuition scholarship consideration. 

• Apply for admission by January 13 for general scholarship consideration. 

• Merit scholarships awarded by February 28 

March

April 

• Complete all financial aid paperwork ASAP. 
• Spring Visit, April 8 

May

• Confirm your plans to attend Salem by May 1 
• Send final transcript. 
• Complete online entrance counseling and master promissory note for student loan. 

June

• Complete any remaining financial aid forms. 

August

• Orientation and classes begin at Salem!