Additional College Planning Resources

Federal Financial Aid offers financial resources, such as grants, loans, work-study to help fund the costs of college.

The College Scorecard serves as a planning tool and resource, aiding prospective students and their families in evaluating institution options.

The College Navigator functions as a consumer tool, offering school information such as tuition and fees, retention and graduation rates, utilization of financial aid, and student loan default rates. It also includes a cost calculator and school comparison tool.

The College Financing Plan presents a model aid funding offer tailored to simplify the information prospective military students receive about costs and financial aid, facilitating easy comparison of institutions. This plan provides general cost estimates, while completing the College Board Net Price Calculator (NPC) offers a more accurate estimate.

The Paying for College site of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau enables prospective students to input the names of up to three schools, receiving detailed financial information about each, including actual financial aid award information.

The GI Bill Comparison Tool helps compare VA benefit programs across approved schools.