This self-paced, foundational program offers two-and-a-half hours of lively, engaging learning. It’s a comprehensive introduction to a subject that grows more important every day.
Financial Aid 101 includes seven easy-to-use learning modules packed with information on subjects like loans, grants, scholarships and work study available from public and private sources. The program features informative graphics and videos, as well as occasional quizzes to help you measure your progress.
Developed for entry-level professionals in either the counseling or admission field, this interactive course tackles the fundamental concepts and best practices on which you can build your professional knowledge base, expand your current skill set, and help further your career.
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Transfer students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant may use the NACAC Request for Transfer Admission Application Fee Waiver Form when applying to colleges. Send the form to the admission office at the school you are applying to. Applicants who are not eligible for a Pell Grant, but whose annual family income falls within the the form’s alternate income eligibility guidelines, may self-certify their eligibility.
BigFuture’s step-by-step website approach helps students find colleges, navigate financial aid and applications, and plan for college.
Many individuals and organizations offer students guidance on researching and applying to universities in another country.
Understanding who these individuals and organizations are and what support they provide will help you make educated choices
about who can help you.
Resource for determining the cost of colleges and career & vocational training programs, changes in tuition, and net price.
Allows for comparison of colleges by graduation rate, cost, and salary relative to the national average and searchable by location and other institutional factors.
College search engine developed by the National Center for Education Statistics allowing users to search for colleges/universities by specific institutional characteristics.
Online community connecting and providing resources to future and current first-generation college students
Resources for students and families with links to information about the college exploration and admission process
Personalized Financial Aid comparison and calculator tool for parents, students, and counselors