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Discover all the ways to plan and pay for your college degree.

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How to complete your FAFSA application

Follow these simple tips to ease the financial aid process for you and your family.

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A student compares financial aid award letters

How can students compare (and appeal) college financial aid award letters?

Just as no two schools are the same, neither are any two financial aid offers. Learning how to compare — and appeal, if needed — your award letters is key to selecting the school that matches your situation.

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Make your college application short list with these digital tools

There's never been more information available about colleges and universities. These digital tools can help you sort out the details to determine your short list of choices.

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15 tips for starting a business in college

You’ve got a great idea. Now, you need the world to know about it. These college entrepreneurs offer tips to help you get your business off the ground.

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6 tips to help you get the most out of your summer job

Take full advantage of your summer gig before school starts.

Next steps: Start your college prep

Planning for college

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Moneymaking tips for high schoolers

Need cash fast? Check out these moneymaking tips and learn how to use your talents and resources already in your arsenal.

How to make the most of the summer before your college freshman year

Don’t let your education motivation melt away during summer break. Keep up your momentum as you head into your first semester with these tips.

Experiencing college as an LGBTQ+ student

Three students share their thoughts about what it means to be LGBTQ+ on a college campus, and offer advice for others.

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Paying for college

How to complete your FAFSA application

Follow these simple tips to ease the financial aid process for you and your family.

Five FAFSA misconceptions, debunked

The FAFSA is an important financial aid form for college. Make sure you understand its purpose by reading these 5 misconceptions (and realities).

Your 5 step guide to paying for college

How to pay for college and what to expect along the way.

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Get College Ready

Discover all the ways we may be able to help you prepare, from figuring out how to pay for college to managing your money once you’re there.

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Planning and paying for college

Discover all the ways to plan and pay for your college degree.

A good place to start

How to complete your FAFSA application

How can students compare (and appeal) college financial aid award letters?

Make your college application short list with these digital tools

15 tips for starting a business in college

6 tips to help you get the most out of your summer job

Next steps: Start your college prep

Planning for college

Moneymaking tips for high schoolers

How to make the most of the summer before your college freshman year

Experiencing college as an LGBTQ+ student

Paying for college

How to complete your FAFSA application

Five FAFSA misconceptions, debunked

Your 5 step guide to paying for college

Get College Ready

Free access to more than 7 million scholarships

Money tips, tailored to you

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