Helpful Websites:
LOOKING FOR A COLLEGE?
Individual College Websites
The College Board: collegeboard.org
The Princeton Review: princetonreview.com
College Navigation - National Center for Education Statistics: nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Colleges That Change Lives: ctcl.com
Associated Colleges of the Midwest: acm.edu
Information for Jewish students: hillel.org
Information for Athletes: NCAA.com
ABOUT THOSE TESTS?
The College Board: collegeboard.org (for information on SAT and AP testing)
ACT: act.org (for information on ACT testing)
Fair Test: fairtest.org (for information about colleges who do not require testing)
SO YOU NEED TO APPLY?
Common Application: commonapp.org
University of California Application: apply.universityofcalifornia.edu
Coalition for Access & Affordability Application: coalitionforcollegeaccess.org
Some colleges still maintain their own applications, check individual college websites for more information
FINANCIAL AID QUESTIONS?
Fast Web: fastweb.com
Financial Aid: finaid.org
Free Application for Federal Student Aid FAFSA: fafsa.com
PROFILE: collegeboard.org
To determine need/eligibility, the EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) or SAI (Student Aid Index) can be determined by completing information on the College Board, or individual college websites. Please remember, you can always speak individually to each financial aid office about your situation; and you should never pay for any scholarship finders or financial aid services.
Helpful Books:
COLLEGE GUIDEBOOKS
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