Answers to College Questions
Need help comparing
colleges to find the right fit?
Check out the U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center. Search for and compare colleges on all sorts of
criteria including costs, majors offered, size of school, campus safety, and
graduation rates. This site also
includes a price calculator to help you estimate how much college will cost
after scholarships and grants.
Another helpful site is The College Board. Their interactive, on-line
guide offers step-by-step help researching colleges.
Wondering how much your
dream college will cost?
Find out at CNNMoney. Enter a school name and begin your research.
Need
a little help filling out that college application?
Review this info-graph from College Choice that covers the dos and don’ts of filling out college applications.
Review this info-graph from College Choice that covers the dos and don’ts of filling out college applications.
Looking for financial aid
and scholarships?
Visit College Choice. They provide
information on the top 50 college scholarships including the Gates Millennium scholarship which pays
full tuition and room and board.
The College Board also
provides information on scholarships, financial aid and internships from more
than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion.
If you need
help filling out the Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) visit Federal Student Aid for some helpful tips.
College-bound and looking for budgeting apps that help you manage your money?
In this article at ParentsCountdown to College Coach, Suzanne
Shaffer reviews 10 budgeting apps that help college-bound students manage
their money.
Is all that college debt really worth it?
Worried about college debt? Read this article from College Choice that reviews the advantages of a college education.
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