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Planning and paying for college

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

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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Ways to pay for college

There are a variety of ways to fund your college education. Do you know them?

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Private student loan vs. federal student loan

Learn the ways in which federal and private student loans vary from each other.

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Earning college credit hours: AP classes, dual enrollment, and more

Learn five common ways to earn college credit before you actually step foot on campus.

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Planning for college

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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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How to have a productive meeting with your school counselor

One of the most valuable college prep resources is available to you every day — your school counselor.

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High school senior year and your college checklist

Don’t overlook these key details as you plan for your final year of high school.

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Paying for college

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FAFSA complete? How to track your application’s status and much more

Answers to FAQs about completing the FAFSA.

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Need scholarships? Look no further

There are a wealth of scholarship opportunities at your fingertips. Here are some tips for applying.

What the CARES Act means for students

Legislation that became U.S. law in March in response to the coronavirus pandemic includes helpful changes to student loans and financial aid.

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Student Impact Scholarship

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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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Welcome to CollegeSTEPS

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 offers?

Ways to pay for college

Private student loan vs. federal student loan

Earning college credit hours: AP classes, dual enrollment, and more

Get College Ready Tracker

Next steps: Start your college prep

Planning for college

Make your college application short list with these digital tools

How to have a productive meeting with your school counselor

High school senior year and your college checklist

Paying for college

FAFSA complete? How to track your application’s status and much more

Need scholarships? Look no further

What the CARES Act means for students

Student Impact Scholarship

Get College Ready

Free access to more than 7 million scholarships

Money tips, tailored to you

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