So while you’re on a journey of exploration and discovery, we’ll be right here beside you, helping you find your perfect fit. No matter where you are in your high school career, now is the time to start exploring (and planning) for your next big chapter.
Financial Aid 101
Of all the things you'll do during your college search, trying to master the financial aid process may be the one with the most intimidating reputation. Just Google “college financial aid,” and you're likely to be overwhelmed by long, in-depth articles that leave your head spinning. ‘
To help you figure out what it all means, we've pulled together a simple snapshot. Let's start with the basics:
Financial Aid 101: Affording Your College Education
Ursinus College Fall Admission Deadlines
| Early Action | Early Decision 1 | Early Decision 2 | Regular Decision |
Transfer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Application Deadline |
November 1 |
December 1 |
February 1 |
February 1 |
August 15 |
Financial Aid |
TBD |
TBD |
February 1 |
February 1 |
August 15 |
Admission Notification |
Mid-December |
Rolling |
Rolling |
Rolling |
Rolling |
Financial Aid Notification |
TBD | TBD |
TBD |
TBD |
Within 2 weeks of acceptance |
Sophomores and Juniors: Start Your Search
Connect with your school counselor
They’re a great resource to get you started!
Schedule your SATs/ACTs
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Start a list
Ask yourself some questions on what’s important to you
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Seniors: Application Checklist
Submit your Free Application
Common App & Coalition App Open August 1
Send us your transcript & school report
Ask your school counselor to submit!
Submit a recommendation
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Send your test scores – or not!
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File your FAFSA
Open October 1
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