TAKE THE TSI (READING/WRITING & MATH)

• Only required for attending Texas schools

• Student must complete the Accuplacer Pre-assessment BEFORE signing up

• See Mrs. Linda Luce in CTE building to sign up

• There is no charge for PHS students to test

TAKE THE SAT/ACT (ONLY IF ATTENDING A 4-YEAR UNIVERSITY RIGHT AFTER HIGH SCHOOL) ***NOT REQUIRED IF TRANSFERRING FROM JUNIOR COLLEGE TO UNIVERSITY***

• Register for SAT at www.collegeboard.org

• Register for ACT at www.actstudent.org

• Fee waivers are available for students that qualify for free or reduced lunch (see your school counselor)

CREATE FSA IDS FOR STUDENT & LEGAL GUARDIAN (THIS IS YOUR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE FOR THE FAFSA)

• Students and their legal guardian can create an FSA ID now at www.studentaid.gov

• Keep your FSA ID information in a safe place

• You must renew your FAFSA every October for financial aid for the following year

COMPLETE FAFSA (FINANCIAL AID APPLICATION)

• You will complete the FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov

• The FAFSA is open now for students planning to attend college Fall 2024

COMPLETE COLLEGE APPLICATION

• You may find the common college application for Texas schools at www.applytexas.org

• Check the college/university's website to see if they use Apply Texas or their own application

REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS

• Students must fill out a transcript request form in the Library Center with Mrs. Tice