Help students succeed beyond high school

Preparing for college

The basics of planning and paying for college

We know students and families may struggle with where to even start with college planning. These resources can help them boost their paying-for-college knowledge so they can make decisions with confidence.

FAFSA®

Filling the FAFSA® is a must to get financial aid

It’s the key step to getting money for college, but many college-bound families are unfamiliar with the FAFSA®. That’s why we provide tips and resources to help students and families understand the FAFSA® and complete their application.

Scholarships and grants

Help your students find money they don't have to pay back

There are scholarships out there for nearly everyone, not just athletes and A+ students. Check out Scholly by Sallie, the top college scholarship app. It’s now free for everyone! Simply tell Scholly Search® about your interests, background, and accomplishments and you can get matched with scholarships in just minutes.

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Financial aid offers

Understanding financial aid offers

Each school’s financial aid offer letters can look different. Our resources can help students understand and compare financial aid offers so they can make an informed decision about where to attend college.

Student loans

What students should know before they borrow

We can help your students understand how loans work, where they come from, and why you end up paying back more than you borrowed.

Financial education