College & Career Planning
Which school is right for me?
A wealth of information on everything, from soup to nuts, for college and career planning . . .
. . . The College Board's Big Future site.
From the National Center for Education Statistics, the College Navigator allows students and families to search for post-secondary institutions that might be well suited to your needs.
. . . The College Board's Big Future site.
From the National Center for Education Statistics, the College Navigator allows students and families to search for post-secondary institutions that might be well suited to your needs.
Applying to College
Helpful tips for applying - watch the video to the left.
Applying to college FAQs. The Common Application can be a time saver if you're planning to apply to several schools who accept this application. Check out the list of member schools by following this link. |
Paying for College
Avoid financial aid fraud . . .
. . . almost all information, opportunities, and applications for financial aid (including scholarships and grants) are FREE.
Don't fall for individuals or organizations that want to charge you for services related to finding or securing financial aid.
YOU CAN DO THIS!
Visit the Federal Student Aid site from the US Department of Education for a wealth of information on paying for college.
Funding your education . . . follow the link for great information about the various resources to help fund post-secondary education.
A good place to start is the FAFSA Forecaster (FAFSA4caster). This tool helps families estimate the types and amounts of financial aid for which they might be eligible.
From the US Department of Education, here is a tool that provides an easy way for students and families to enter information about themselves and find out the net price of any given college- that is, the price after subtracting the scholarships and grants a student are likely to receive - the Net Price Calculator Center.
Hundreds (maybe thousands) of scholarships are available every year to assist families in paying for post=secondary education. Scholarships are free money - funds do not have to be paid back. See the Scholarships page on this site for more information.
Grants represent another category of free money to help families pay for college. Follow this link for information.
Look for more information on other pages in this site:
If you've applied for financial aid, you are likely to receive one or more award letters or notices. Award letters come from the institutions or organizations who are providing an offer of financial support. It is important that you take time to compare the various offers that you receive. Read more . . .
Funding your education . . . follow the link for great information about the various resources to help fund post-secondary education.
A good place to start is the FAFSA Forecaster (FAFSA4caster). This tool helps families estimate the types and amounts of financial aid for which they might be eligible.
From the US Department of Education, here is a tool that provides an easy way for students and families to enter information about themselves and find out the net price of any given college- that is, the price after subtracting the scholarships and grants a student are likely to receive - the Net Price Calculator Center.
Hundreds (maybe thousands) of scholarships are available every year to assist families in paying for post=secondary education. Scholarships are free money - funds do not have to be paid back. See the Scholarships page on this site for more information.
Grants represent another category of free money to help families pay for college. Follow this link for information.
Look for more information on other pages in this site:
If you've applied for financial aid, you are likely to receive one or more award letters or notices. Award letters come from the institutions or organizations who are providing an offer of financial support. It is important that you take time to compare the various offers that you receive. Read more . . .
I don't plan to go to college...what do I need to know?
Your lifetime earnings potential is much greater if you secure some form of post-secondary education. Here is a bit of information for you to consider.
Follow this link might help you determine the average earnings and living expenses for various areas of the country . . .
Living Wage Calculator
Follow this link might help you determine the average earnings and living expenses for various areas of the country . . .
Living Wage Calculator
Career Decision Making and Planning
Career information from Pure Michigan Talent Connect website.