IPEDS/COOL

Statistical information of all types about colleges in the United States. Want to know the size of the college, the average test scores, the graduation rate? This is the place to go. 
nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator


College Board Financial Aid Calculator

Good site to go to for estimate of what your family will have to contribute to the cost of college. 
http://apps.collegeboard.com/fincalc/efc_welcome.jsp 

 


Get College Funding

Great site that offers instructional videos regarding FAFSA form as well as the CSS Profile.
www.getcollegefunding.org

 


Fair Test

List of all test optional colleges in the United States.
www.fairtest.org


School Lists by Major

If you are trying to find what colleges offer what major, this is one of your best options to get that information.
http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges 

 


NCAA Eligibility Center

This is the starting point for all students who are interested in participating in varsity sports at the college level.
https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/ 

 


Common Application

The standard college application used by approximately 300 selective colleges in the United States.
www.commonapp.org 

 


College Basics
A general college resource site providing many articles to help the college search process.
www.collegebasics.com

 


Campus Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool Website

US Department of Education website providing information on campus crime data.
http://ope.ed.gov/security

 


ACT Test Prep

This if the official test home of the ACT exam. This is one of the best prep sites for the ACT exam.
www.actstudent.org/sampletest/index.html 

 


FAFSA4caster

A website from the federal government that allows you to enter your FAFSA data before January 1 to get an estimate of your family’s expected contribution.
https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1 


 

Turbo Tax: Sending Kids to College

Tips from Turbo Tax related to taxes for students and parents of students. 

Sending Kids to College