Assessing Yourself

  Researching Occupations

  Making the Grade

  Taking Entrance Exams
     SAT
     ACT
     TOEFL
     GMAT
     GRE
     LSAT
     GED
     Test Taking Myths
     Test Day Tips

  College Advice for Students

Selecting

  Identifying Criteria
     Priorities
     College Majors
     College Degrees
  
  Understanding College Options

      Community Colleges
          Benefits
          Admissions Requirements
          Choosing a School
          Ways to Pay
          Transferring to a Four-Year School           

      Universities & Colleges

      Historically Black Colleges & Universities
          (HBCU)

     Graduate Schools

          Business School
              Benefits
              Admissions Requirements
              Fields of Study
              Financing
              Program Specifics

           Law School
              Choosing a School
              Financing
              Law School Specifics
              Bar Exam

     Continuing Education

     Specialty Programs

           Distance Learning

           Study Abroad
              Benefits
              Research
              Tips
              Programs Costs
              Ways to Pay
              Travel Documents
              Cultural Changes
              Health and Safety
              Stay Connected
              Cash and Banking

  Searching for Schools
     Organizing your Search
     School Search Tool
     Attending College Fairs
     Preparing for Campus Visits

  Viewing State Resources

  Evaluating Affordability
     What Will It Cost?
     Contact the Financial Aid Office

  Narrowing Your Choices
     Decision Strategies
     Campus Visits
     Interview Others
     Talk with Family and Friends

Applying

  Understanding the Process
     Admissions Timeline
     Special Circumstances
     Basic Strategy for College Admissions Success

  What's Important to Schools

  Submitting Applications
     Requesting Letters of Recommendations
     Writing Essays
          Sample Essays
     Preparing for Interviews
     Early Admission
     Getting Applications
     Requesting Official Transcripts
     Sending Test Scores
     Online Application Finder (Tool)

Paying

  College Costs
     Direct and Indirect Costs
     Cost of College
     School Affordability Analyzer (Tool)

  Education Savings Plans
     Upromise
     529 College Savings Plans
     Coverdell ESA
     UGMA/UTMA
     Savings Bonds
     IRAs
     College Savings Advice
     Savings Calculators (Tools)

  Free Money for College
     Scholarships
          Requirements
          Tips
          Scams
          Scholarship Essays
     Free Scholarship Search (Tool)
          FAQs
     Grants
           Federal Pell Grant
           FSEOG
           ACG and National SMART Grant
           Merit-based Programs

  Loans to Help Pay
     Federal
     Private
          Comparing
          APR Examples
     Home Equity Loans
     Other Loans

  Other Ways to Pay
     Federal Work-Study
     Military Service
     Community Service
     Loan Forgiveness
     Tuition Payment Plan
     Ways to Reduce College Costs

  Student Financial Aid
     Eligibility
     Dependency Status
     FAFSA
          Ways to Apply
          Steps in Completing the FAFSA
          Verifying your FAFSA
          Frequently Asked Questions
          Financial Deadlines
          Renewing your FAFSA
     Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
          EFC Calculator (Tool)
     Student Aid Report (SAR)
     Myths
     CSS/PROFILE
     International Study
          Visas
          Financial Resources
          FAFSA

  Tax Benefits
     Hope Credit
     Lifetime Learning Tax Credit
     Comparison Chart
     Tuition and Fees Deduction
     Student Loan Interest Deduction

Deciding

  Understanding Award Letters
     How to Read Award Letters
     How Awards are Determined
     What If the Award Is Not Enough?

  Evaluating Award Letters
     Online Award Analyzer (Tool)

  Making the Final Decision

Financing

  Parent Resources

  Learning the Loan Process
     The Players
     Loan Life Cycle
     Promissory Notes
     Loan Proceeds

  Choosing a Lender
     Evaluating Lenders

  Considering a Cosigner

  Borrowing Responsibly
     Choosing Loan Amounts Carefully
     Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities
     Understanding Terms and Conditions
     Real Cost of Borrowing
     Student Credit Cards
     Credit History

  Exploring Private Loans

  Applying for Loans Online

  Understanding Loan Counseling

  Repaying Student Loans
     Repayment Options
       Standard
       Graduated
       Income-Sensitive
       Extended
       Prepayment
     Loan Consolidation
     Tax Incentives
     Payment Problems
       Payment Options
       Delinquency
       Default
       Credit Bureaus
     Postponing Payments
       Lower your Monthly Costs
       Request Deferment
       Apply for Forbearance
     Repayment Calculator (Tool)
     Budget Calculator (Tool)
     Accrued Interest Calculator (Tool)