I acknowledge that at the end of employment with Collin College, I am required to complete the college exit process. Click on the link to view the Online Collin.College Board Policies Manual. It should include an opening acknowledging the contribution, body with relevant details, and closing thanking the recipient. We highly recommend that you complete your FAFSA no later than May 1st for the fall semester and no later than October 1st for the spring semester. An acknowledgment is one of the most common types of notarial acts, but it often confuses Notaries. Here are 5 steps to performing an acknowledgment.