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College Scorecard

This online tool was designed with direct input from students, families, and their advisers to provide the clearest, most accessible, and reliable national data on college cost, graduation, debt, and post‐college earnings.

College and Career School Help

Students can explore the different options available when deciding on a college or career school at StudentAid.gov.

Funding Your Education

The online guide provides detailed information for students and parents about the federal student aid programs.

College Information for Hispanic Students

!Gradúate! Financial Aid Guide to Success is a guide to help Hispanic students and families navigate the college application process.

College Scams

Be aware of scams or tricks that target young adults including scholarship and social media schemes.

College Navigator

Find the college or career school that is the best fit. Students can compare up to three schools and save the search results for later review.

Net Price Calculator

What does net price mean? The net price is the grand total to attend an institution for one full academic year. This total is determined AFTER grants, scholarships and other‐potential aid are subtracted. Net price calculators are on each school’s website.

Money Smart Module -Paying for College and Cars

This module within the Money Smart for Young Adults curriculum is intended to help participants understand general information on installment loans, including car loans and student loans

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