The next two weeks mark the most critical period for seniors navigating the college admission process. With major application and financial aid deadlines arriving, immediate action is required to maximize your chances for admission and scholarship funding.
🚨 URGENT: Financial Aid and College Deadlines!
Seniors, you must prioritize these two crucial tasks right now to secure your post-secondary future.
1. FAFSA is OPEN: Create Your FSA ID NOW! 💰
The 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open! Completing the FAFSA is the only way to qualify for federal, state, and institutional aid.
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Action Step: Create Your FSA ID: Both the student AND one parent (the "contributor") must each create their own FSA ID. This is your legal signature required to complete and sign the FAFSA online.
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Get Started: Visit StudentAid.gov/fsa-id to create your FSA ID today. It can take 1–3 days for your ID to be verified before you can sign and submit the FAFSA, so do this immediately!
2. Florida University Early Action Deadlines Approach! 📅
The Early Action deadline for key Florida public universities is just around the corner. Applying Early Action ensures you receive priority consideration for admission and merit-based scholarships.
University Deadline Details
UCF - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Early Action Deadline
FSU - Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Early Action Deadline (Florida Residents Only)
Your Resources for Success: CCRC & Xello
The CCRC is ready to support you through these deadlines, and your Xello account is the required tool for managing your application documents.
Maximize Xello (launch.ocps.net) 💻
Log in to
Xello via the
launch.ocps.net portal to manage your applications:
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Track Deadlines: Use the application tracker to organize and manage requirements for all your colleges.
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Request Documents: This is the platform used to electronically request transcripts and teacher recommendation letters—requests go directly to school staff for submission.
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Link Common App: Sync your Common App account with Xello to streamline the submission of counselor forms and documents.
Visit the CCRC (This Week) 🙋♀️
The CCRC is open every day to provide one-on-one help and resources:
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FAFSA & FSA ID Assistance: Get help creating your FSA ID and beginning the FAFSA.
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Application Review: Guidance on filling out the Common App, UCF's SPARK, and FSU's application forms.
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Document Checks: Ensure you have submitted all necessary document requests in Xello to meet the October 15th deadlines.
Stop by the CCRC this week! The clock is ticking—act today!