August

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

September

  • Begin your college applications

October

  • File the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov beginning October 1
  • Sign up for our Fall Open House

November

  • Continue working on your college applications and financial aid

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 consideration for art and music scholarships
  • Estimated financial aid awards sent to accepted students with a valid FAFSA beginning in December

January

  • Application closes for Davis Art Scholarship and music scholarships

February

  • Research outside scholarships

March

  • Complete the FAFSA by the priority deadline of March 1
  • Attend Accepted Students event

April 

  • Complete all financial aid paperwork
  • High School Juniors: Begin looking at colleges!

May

  • Confirm your plans to attend Salem College by May 1
  • Complete required paperwork for student loans
  • Compelte any required new student paperwork

June

  • Send final high school transcript and college transcripts if applicable
  • Complete any remaining financial aid forms

August

  • Orientation and classes begin at Salem! 
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