Excellent collection of information. Allows you to calculate ballpark figure for expected parent contribution. Online CSS PROFILE. Free SAT Learning Center. College and scholarship search. Practical advice on the college application process.
Profiles of 3500 colleges. Allows you to search by name, size of school, location and special programs, including Study Abroad
This site, put together by a collection of colleges and universities, is full of information on preparing for, paying for and choosing the right college.
This site links you to virtual tours, interactive campus maps, webcams, videos, and campus pictures of hundreds of U.S. colleges and universities.
Project that aims to provide Latino parents and students with information to prepare for college admission and attendance.
http://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Offers information about colleges and universities. Get data from the NationalCenter for Education Statistics on expenses, aid, enrollment, admissions and graduation rates, majors, along with a Google map pinpointing location. Export data into Excel.
Free SAT and ACT preparation.
Collegetoolkit.com
Comprehensive scholarship search and college information site, free.
Contains information and links to sites about programs that enhance education during the school year and summer.
Provides instant calculation of an estimated EFC, early information about student’s potential to receive a Federal Pell Grant, automatic transfer of student information to reduce time needed to complete the FAFSA during senior year.
This site provides the form you must complete in order to receive federal student aid as well as links to a list of codes, worksheets, the FAFSA Forecaster (official US government federal aid calculator), their PIN website and more. You can submit the FAFSA online (or by mail if necessary) after January 1st of the senior year. Both parent and student must register for pin numbers first.
Helpful site for completing the FAFSA. It contains text and audio tutorials and helpful hints
Database of 180,000 private scholarships. Free search using online profile.
U.S. Dept. of Education Federal Student Aid Gateway: comprehensive site containing links to publications and informational sites and the FAFSA.
A wealth of information, tips, and special topics.
A publication of the Student Loan Network. Full of useful tips and advice.
Comprehensive financial aid site, clear explanatory tutorials, EFC calculator, financial aid statistics for many colleges.
Education/career counseling and FA information.
This site contains listing of online state college and community college (not UMass) courses, many of which are open to high school students. Fees are charged. This can be a good way for students to expand their horizons and try college work.
Best site for one-stop shopping. an excellent comprehensive site about the admissions process, financial aid, loans, debt management, includes calculator, parent-email sign-up and links to many important sites.
http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/ForStudents/
Multiple resources on all aspects of the college admissions process.
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/
Students planning to participate in Division 1 or 2 athletics must register here. This site provides eligibility and core-course requirements, plus recruiting regulations, graduation rates for athletes and academic support services available at colleges.
Comprehensive, free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE.
A useful guide for parents and students who need help searching for scholarships to pay for college.
Click on student financial assistance. Site includes FAFSA online; school code search.
http://scottwhitesworld.blogspot.com/
A comprehensive 229-page PDF book about the college admissions process written by Scott White, a MontclairNJ school counselor. Lots of information, offered free.
http://www.yahoo.com/education/financial_aid
Links to financial aid office web pages plus various searches.
