College Planning Zone

Welcome to a new section of our site where prospective students of all ages can come for information regarding the various schools and programs in Southwestern Ohio.

From application assistance to financial aid information, this new area will be home to helpful resources designed to help you chart your course toward college admission.

College Prep

College Board is a not-for-profit membership organization committed to promote excellence and equity in education through programs for K–12 and higher education institutions, and by providing students a path to college opportunities, including financial support and scholarships.

Degree Finder is a comprehensive listing of over 700 academic opportunities available at SOCHE member colleges and universities. This unique listing of undergraduate and graduate degrees, programs, and licensure information helps students make great choices for education and professional development in the region.

KnowHow2GOOhio is a campaign led by the Ohio Department of Education, Ohio College Access Network and Ohio Board of Regents to encourage students to prepare for college and provide resources for both students and mentors.

SOCHE’s College Bound, hosted by Jack Kramer, is a monthly magazine style program presented by SOCHE, the Southwest Ohio Council for Higher Education. The program looks at the programs, events, and activities of higher educational institutions in Southwest Ohio who are members of SOCHE.

Welcome to College is a web-based application that revolutionizes the college visit experience. It’s our mission and passion to help students and parents connect with the colleges and universities that are right for them.

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Financial Aid

Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines ... there are different financial aid deadlines for federal, state and even individual colleges. Colleges and universities may also require additional financial aid forms as well as the FAFSA.

2012 – 2013

Federal Deadline
Online applications must be submitted by midnight Central Time, June 30, 2013.  Any corrections or updates must be submitted by midnight Central Time, September 23, 2013.
State Deadline
Ohio - October 1, 2012 by midnight, Central Time
College Deadline
Each college may have a different deadline. Check with the college(s) you are interested in attending. You may also want to ask your college about their definition of an application deadline - whether it is the date they receive your FAFSA, or the date your FAFSA is processed.

FAFSA: Free Application for Federal Student Aid

Free scholarship searches