Before You Decide
You’re about to make one of the biggest decisions in your life so far. And it’s not just about where you’ll go to college, it’s about what path your future might take. Visit this section for ways to feel more confident about committing to a school that best fits your goals: personal, academic, professional and financial.
What do you want from college?
When comparing colleges, remember: Most of the benefits students get from college don’t depend on the school’s price.
Calculate your costs of college
Use the video and budget planner on this page to figure out of all the big and little costs for each of your college choices.
Top 5 things to know about your acceptance letters
Do you know what the financial numbers on your acceptance letters mean? Watch this 3 minute video and find out.
Add up your loan costs before you commit
Taking out student loans can mean paying for a long time after you graduate. Get a quick estimate of your likely costs here.
When the college you want costs more than you have
If your dream school feels financially out of reach at first, you may still have some options available.
Helpful Sites
There’s good information out there, and we’ve put together some of the best sites for helping students and their families learn more about what goes into making that final decision about which college to go to.