Getting Started

• Apply for the FAFSA. Make sure you have any schools listed on there you are interested in going to. The FAFSA provides financial aid assistance for school. It is important to fill this out as soon as you can. FASFA has videos online to help walk you through and they update them each year. FASFA Youtube channel
• Apply to any college/ universities you are interested in. Many schools provide a free application day.
• For questions about applying all schools have a admission office that can help you apply and guide you on all things. Most schools have them listed on the school’s website. You can search admissions or registrar. Schools are used to people asking lots of questions so ask as many as you need!

Tuition Assistance

• College For WV Scholarships for WV schools
• Foster Care Tuition Waiver | Center for Excellence in Disabilities (cedwvu.org) Understanding Modify- Foster Care Tuition Waiver

Importance of Emails

College Language 

• Often times schools will use phrases that are not as common in high school such as office hours, blackboard, syllabus, RA’s etc. Don’t be afraid to ask for clarification or guidance as faculty and staff are there to help.
• College Terms You Need to Know: A Complete Guide – CollegiateParent

First Generation/ Low-income programs   

• https://www.marshall.edu/marshallforall
• https://www.marshall.edu/sss/welcome/eligibility
• West Virginia Gear Up – WV Higher Education (wvgearup.org)

IEP For College

• Individual Learning plans need to be reapplied for when you start at college. Most schools have an accessibility office that you can apply with. If you believe you need one but may not of had one in school you can go to that office to get assistance on where to apply.
• Transitioning to college with a disability  
• Can You Use Your IEP in College? | BestColleges