College Planning
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FinAid
Trying to find a way to pay for college? This site has tips, resources, financial aid calculators and lots of other great resources to help you work your way through the sometimes overwhelming maze of financial aid.
Federal Student Aid
This site from the U.S. Department of Education provides a comprehensive guide to applying for federal aid for education. You will also find sections on preparing for college and choosing a school.
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Campus Tours
Take a virtual tours of college campuses across the country. The site includes virtual tour from over 800 universities, web cam views, interviews with students and faculty, interactive maps, movies and more.
College Board Online
You'll find information on the Advanced Placement Program, the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), and the SAT including test dates, sample questions, and online registration for the SAT. You'll also find a planning guide for college and a scholarship finder.
Mapping Your Future
This site provides college, career, financial aid, and financial literacy resources for students, families, and schools. You'll find student loan information, advice on selecting a school and planning a career, loan calculators and more. There are sections for middle and high school students as well as parents and school counselors.
College Answer
Learn more about planning for college at this site from SallieMae. You'll find loan calculators, checklists, a scholarship search feature, college advice and lots more.
Saving for College
You'll find articles, news, and other resources that help parents understand Section 529 college savings plans and other ways to save and pay for college.
The Princeton Review
You'll find information on financial aid, careers and majors, colleges, as well as tips on applying and preparing for college. Try the Counselor-O-Matic that matches up colleges and universities with student interests, skills, GPA, and test scores.
U.S. News College Rankings
If you like lists and rankings, check out this site where you will find yearly rankings of colleges in a variety of categories. You will also find articles about choosing the right school, tips on the application process and financial aid, and a GPA calculator.
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