The 2023-2024 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) & TASFA (Texas Application for State Financial Aid) opened October 1st, 2022 for Seniors!! Deadline to submit the FAFSA/TASFA is JANUARY 15TH, 2023

• Reminder the FAFSA or TASFA is now a graduation requirement. You need to fill out the FAFSA/TASFA or the opt out form.

1. Create an FSA ID for the Student and Parent here. The FSA ID has to be verified and this can take up to 3 days.

2. Gather required documents using the FAFSA Completion Steps below.

Please go to the Keller ISD CCMR website for more information on FAFSA/TASFA

**The information below is also meant for the Class of 2023. Please disregard the dates.

Make sure you know the deadline for your College Applications. If you are applying for Early Action/Decision, be aware of deadline. Some final deadlines are December 1st!!

If you know your plan after Timber Creek is a 2-year or 4-year college, then this information is for you!

Most college applications opened August 1st. You will typically use two websites to apply:

1. Apply Texas- All Public Texas Colleges will be located on this website.

2. Common App-This is typically Out of State Colleges and some Texas Colleges.

PLEASE look at College Application Tips below. This is a step by step guide on applying to

college.

• If a college is a Private College, go to the college website to find their application. Some will have their own personal application.

Also PLEASE look at College List Builder below. This is a great way to compare colleges side

by side.

• If you plan on attending a Community College or Technical/Trade School, go to the schools website and you will find their application there.

I don't know which college I want to attend.

• Check out the Big Future website created by College Board.
• Big Future allows you to compare colleges side by side.
• You can also search for colleges based on major, location, cost etc.
• It is recommended to create a list of 5-10 schools where you would like to apply.
• Please see the College List Builder PDF below to help with this.
• Also check out College Navigator. It's similar to Big Future, but is another great tool!
  

I don't know what I want to major in or what I want to do for a career.

• Check out the Keller ISD CCMR website to take career interest inventories.

• This can help you see which career path is the best fit for you.
• If you are interested in attending a Technical/Trade School this website is a great resource. You can also see certification programs through Tarrant County College here.
  

I want to join the Military.

• Contact Mrs. Hernandez (see email at the bottom) and she can get you in touch with a Military Recruiter!

*Please click on the link at the bottom that says KISD CCMR Website. There is a wealth of knowledge on there!!

You can't start applying for College yet.....but you can start researching and creating your

college list.

*Remember...Juniors get two college visit days. You just let attendance know and bring back

documentation from the college.

I don't know which college I want to attend.

• Check out the Big Future website created by College Board.
• Big Future allows you to compare colleges side by side.
• You can also search for colleges based on major, location, cost etc.
• It is recommended to create a list of 5-10 schools where you would like to apply.
• Please see the College List Builder PDF below to help with this.
• Also check out College Navigator. It's similar to Big Future, but is another great tool!

I don't know what I want to major in or what I want to do for a career.

• Check out the Keller ISD CCMR website to take career interest inventories
• This can help you see which career path is the best fit for you.

I want to attend a Technical/Trade School

• If you are interested in attending a Technical/Trade School this website is a great resource. You can also see certification programs through Tarrant County College here.

I want to join the Military.

• Contact Mrs. Hernandez (see email at the bottom) and she can get you in touch with a Military Recruiter!

Start researching Colleges:

• Check out the Big Future website created by College Board.
• Big Future allows you to compare colleges side by side.
• You can also search for colleges based on major, location, cost etc.
• It is recommended to create a list of 5-10 schools where you would like to apply.
• Please see the College List Builder PDF below to help with this.
• Also check out College Navigator. It's similar to Big Future, but is another great tool!

Start researching Careers:

• Check out the Keller ISD CCMR website to take career interest inventories.
• This can help you see which career path is the best fit for you.
• If you are interested in attending a Technical/Trade School this website is a great resource. You can also see certification programs through Tarrant County College here.

Colleges, Military and Trade/Technical schools will set up in the cafeteria for all lunches. They

are here to speak with all grade levels.

• Click here for the full list of visits.

College Scholarships- SENIORS:

• Make sure when you are applying to colleges, you also apply for their scholarships.
• Some colleges have a separate scholarship application, while others include the scholarship application as part of the college application.
• Be aware of scholarship deadlines. Some are as early as December 1st.
  

CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS TO CHECK OUT (click here) A bunch of new scholarships were just added!!!!

• Find the Keller ISD scholarship list above. This list consists of National & Local Scholarships. We have worked very hard to create a centralized list of all the scholarships that students can apply for.
• Most local scholarships will not open until the spring semester, but you can find them at the scholarship list above.

Some local scholarships do not have an online application. They require a paper application.

• You can find local scholarships without an online Application here.

Other Scholarship websites for all grade levels:

Big Future Scholarship Search

• Find scholarships, other financial aid & internships from more than 2,200 programs throughout the U.S.
• Enter as much information as possible to find the most matches.
• Scholarship info is based on the College Board's Annual Survey of Financial Aid Programs.