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X-WR-CALNAME:College Project: 12th Grade Parent Calendar
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UID:12-1@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260826
SUMMARY:📅 Confirm final college list
DESCRIPTION:Reach, match, safety schools confirmed. Use the app comparison tool together.
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UID:12-2@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902
SUMMARY:💬 Have the real budget conversation
DESCRIPTION:What can your family realistically contribute per year? Your student needs to know.
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UID:12-3@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916
SUMMARY:💰 Create your FSA ID NOW
DESCRIPTION:Go to studentaid.gov. You need your own login to co-sign the FAFSA. Don't wait.
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UID:12-4@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261102
SUMMARY:📅 Early Decision/Action deadlines
DESCRIPTION:ED/EA applications due Nov 1-15. Discuss financial risk of ED before committing.
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UID:12-5@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
SUMMARY:💰 FAFSA OPENS TODAY — file immediately
DESCRIPTION:File FAFSA as early as possible. Earlier = earlier aid offers. Cal Grant deadline is March 2.
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UID:12-6@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261002
SUMMARY:📅 CA Dream Act Application opens
DESCRIPTION:For undocumented students: CA Dream Act Application opens October 1. Deadline March 2.
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UID:12-7@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270102
SUMMARY:📅 Regular Decision deadlines (Jan 1-15)
DESCRIPTION:Most RD applications due January 1 or 15. Confirm your student's specific deadlines.
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UID:12-8@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270116
SUMMARY:💰 File taxes ASAP
DESCRIPTION:Early tax filing = FAFSA verification = faster aid offers.
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UID:12-9@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270303
SUMMARY:💰 CAL GRANT DEADLINE — TODAY
DESCRIPTION:California Cal Grant requires verified GPA + completed FAFSA by March 2. Do not miss.
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UID:12-10@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270402
SUMMARY:📅 Admission decisions arrive
DESCRIPTION:Most RD schools notify by April 1. Celebrate every acceptance.
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UID:12-11@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270406
SUMMARY:💰 Compare financial aid offer letters
DESCRIPTION:Look at: net price, grants vs loans, whether aid renews, total 4-year cost.
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UID:12-12@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270421
SUMMARY:💰 Appeal financial aid if appropriate
DESCRIPTION:Changed financial situation? Another school offered more? A polite appeal is often worth sending.
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UID:12-13@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270502
SUMMARY:📅 NATIONAL COLLEGE DECISION DAY
DESCRIPTION:Enrollment deposit due at chosen school. Celebrate the decision!
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UID:12-14@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270602
SUMMARY:💰 Set up student bank account + budget
DESCRIPTION:Before college: bank account, basic budget, and understanding of aid package.
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UID:12-15@thefinancelab.co
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20271001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20271002
SUMMARY:💰 FAFSA renewal reminder (Year 2)
DESCRIPTION:Student must renew FAFSA every year of college. Set this reminder to repeat annually.
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