College Prep Checklist

Congratulations from

We’re excited to have you as one of our scholarship recipients! 
Life after high school can be a lot of work and a lot of fun. 
We’re here to help with the challenges, and to celebrate the victories. 
We hope you’ll find this reference card useful. 

Tom Ghinder, Akron Promise
330-329-4855, tom@akronpromise.org 

CHECKLIST FOR THIS SUMMER: (Text Tom with status and questions!) 

• *Apply for Akron Promise Scholarship (now) 
• *Complete FERPA (now - Akron, KSU, Stark State ) 
• *Sign up for Akron Promise GroupMe (now) 
• *KSU Students must sign up in Scholarship Universe (now) 
• *Ensure Scholarship is on your Financial Aid Package (now)
• Housing plan (now) 
• Transportation Plan (now) 
• Employment Plan (now) 
• FAFSA Finalized and complete (now) 
• College Orientation (June or July) 
• Class schedule finalized (End of July) 
• Books and supplies purchased (Mid August) 
• Know where these things are (Mid August): 
  • Financial Aid Office 
  • Math lab 
  • Writing lab 
  • Library 
  • Academic Advising Office  
  • Support Office (ZipAssist, KSUCares,  Stark State)

Academic Advisor’s name: _______________________________ 

Academic Advisor’s phone #: _____________________________ 

CLASSES START: AUG. 24