Submit the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal grants, loans, and work-study.

Used by many private colleges to award institutional aid beyond FAFSA.

Official U.S. Department of Education hub for loans, grants, and repayment.

Tax guidance related to education costs, including credits and deductions.

Heads-up: Publication 970 explains education credits, deductions, and 529 rules.

Compare 529 plans across states, rules, and benefits.

Independent guides, rankings, and calculators to optimize a 529 strategy.

Official SAT, AP, and planning tools, timelines, and research.

Forums and articles on admissions, testing, and campus life.

Register for the ACT and access prep resources.

College search tools, admissions data, and test prep.

High school planning platform for applications and tracking.

Interactive maps, virtual tours, and videos for hundreds of campuses.

Itineraries and neighborhood guides for on-site campus visits.

Curated virtual tours and profiles to explore from home.

Create a profile to match with scholarships and manage applications.

One of the largest scholarship databases with personalized matches.

Scholarship search, college discovery, and admissions guidance tools.

College Board’s engine with thousands of awards.

Comprehensive database with quick matching tools.

Independent resource explaining aid types, strategies, and forms.

Sallie Mae’s scholarship search plus planning tools.