5 Things Admitted Students Should Do Over Winter Break

Winter break is the perfect time to take a breather, relax with family, and knock out a couple of “college to-do’s.” Here are 5 things you can do this winter break to get ready for college.

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1. Submit your FAFSA

This year, FAFSA applications will open December 31st! FAFSA is distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis, so make sure that you submit your application as soon as possible! The sooner you submit your FAFSA, the more likely it is for you to receive more federal aid. So don’t wait; submit your FAFSA as soon as possible!

To learn more about FAFSA click here.

2. Knock out some scholarship apps

Or just one! Submit a Tarleton General Scholarship Application and you are automatically considered for over $8 million in Tarleton scholarships! Plus, if you qualify for the guaranteed scholarship program, a scholarship application is required.

3. Complete your TSI testing

If you need to test in any area of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), your winter break may be the perfect time to sign up for testing. Tarleton offers in-person and remote TSI testing by appointment.

6. Sign up for Texan Orientation

Texan Orientation is open! Review the available Texan Orientation dates with your family and sign up! Texan Orientations run March through July and is a required event for admitted students and there are limited spots available for each date! You will leave orientation registered for classes, so sign up early!
Learn more about Texan Orientation here.

5. Secure your Housing

Securing your housing at Tarleton is a two-step process! Step one- complete the first-year housing application. Step two- pay your $100 housing deposit. Once both steps are completed, Tarleton’s Office of Residence Life will assign your residence hall, room, and roommates!
Curious about your first-year residence options? Check out this student-written housing guide! In order to receive your housing room assignment, you must be registered for Texan Orientation!

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Just a few To-Do’s to keep you on track! If you need help completing your next steps, we have a whole team of admission counselors at Tarleton dedicated to your success! Find your admission counselor here! We hope to welcome you to Tarleton soon!

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