College readiness · College
College applications and aid
High School 9–12 · PLECK original · about 25 hours
PLECK original. This course was written for this school.
Grades 9–12 keep a list of activities, tests, and deadlines. Texas families can start with ApplyTexas, FAFSA, and the local community college. Nothing here submits an application.
Learning outcomes
- Start an activities list.
- Know when the FAFSA and a college application open.
- Compare a college's cost before committing.
Units and topics
1. Grades 9 and 10
- A course plan
- Activities and a practice PSAT
2. Grade 11
- SAT or ACT
- An FSA ID with a parent
3. Grade 12
- Applications and the FAFSA
- Compare aid offers
Materials
Every source on this page is free to open.
- ApplyTexas
The application most Texas public colleges use.
- FAFSA
Free federal student aid. Parent and student each need an FSA ID.
Estimated hours
About 25 hours for a student who finishes the work. A family can move faster or slower.
How credit is earned
This is practice, not a transcript credit and not an official score. A parent can still count the hours. Looking at the catalog does not enroll a student.
Grade bands: High School 9–12.
Enroll a student
Enrollment stays inside a family account. This page does not show grades, notes, or other families.