| Date | Milestone |
| September 1, 2005 | Preliminary planning checklist and budget due |
| November 1, 2005 | States make arrangements for site visit and training |
| February, 2006 | Site visit and training |
| March 1, 2006 | Completion of the planning grant submitted |
| August 1, 2006 | Program grant submitted |
| September 1, 2006 | Program grants approved; funds for year 1 disbursed |
| February, 2007 | College Goal Sunday 1st year |
| August 1, 2007 | Reports and evaluations due for year 1 |
| September 1, 2007 | Funds disbursed for year 2 |
| February, 2008 | College Goal Sunday 2nd year |
| August 1, 2008 | Reports and evaluations due for year 2 |
| September 1, 2008 | Funds disbursed for year 3 |
| February, 2009 | College Goal Sunday 3rd year |
| August 1, 2009 | Reports and evaluations due for year 3 |
| September 1, 2010 | Local funding secured and planning for year 4 begins |