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How To Stay On Track With College Applications

September is a good month to get your college application calendar ready. The fall will slip away before your family knows it, along with many opportunities.

First, sign up for scholarship search services such as Fastweb.com or Zinch.com if you have not already. Next, sign up for the state of Michigan's new application system, Michigancap. org to apply to colleges throughout the state. Finally, keep your eye on Halloween – this should be the date you are applying to colleges by.

After your applications are done, do not forget to apply for financial aid, beginning January 1 –  funds at many schools are first come first serve.

(Copyright 2010. WWJ Newsradio 950, All Rights Reserved. Content provided by Eastern Michigan University.)

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