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Resources
Financial Aid
Student Aid Index (SAI) explained
FinAid - comprehensive financial aid website including a financial aid calculator
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - all students seeking aid MUST complete this form
Financial Aid Resources from the U.S. Department of Education
Domestic Need Based and Merit Aid Offered By Institution
75 Colleges That Meet 100% of Financial Need
Colleges and Universities with Loan-Free Policies
Scholarships
BigFuture list of scholarships
International Admission Resources
American Universities Abroad (AUA)
A group of 13 private American universities located outside of the US that are regionally accredited, non-profit, and operate on US academic credit systems. All members participate in US Federal Financial Aid programs.
International Schools That Participate in the Federal Student Loan Program
Resources By Country
France
Germany
United Kingdom
University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Applications
Common Application - used at over 900 colleges and universities
Coalition Application - used at 150+ colleges and universities
Common Black College Application - used at 65 member HBCUs
California
The University of California System (UC)
The Cal State University System (CSU)
New York
Texas
United Kingdom
College Admission Testing
The National Center for Fair and Open Testing (up to date list of test-optional/blind schools)
College Board Resources for Counselors
Admissions Data
Early and Regular Decision Admit Rates (updated July 2021)
Common Data Set - Google “name of school + CDS” and find a list of factors that a particular school takes into account when evaluating applicants
General College Search Resources
Big Future by The College Board
National Survey of Student Engagement
College List Building Tools
The Hundred-Seven - searchable database of HBCU academic programs
I’m First - guide for first-generation college students and their families
Catholic Colleges and Universities
Resources for Undocumented Students
College Advising for Undocumented Students
Campus Visits
Fly-in Programs (in-person visits)
Gap Year Opportunities and Summer Programs
International Gap Year Programs
Employment, Cultural Exchange and Volunteering
Community Based Organizations