Links & Resources For High School Counselors
College Answer - This site from Sallie Mae offers college planning tools in both English and Spanish
College Portrait - Provides accountability data on institutional performance; sponsored by the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities
College.gov - Site designed by students and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education
Consumer Credit Counseling - Promotes quality and consistent delivery of credit counseling services
Degree Search.org - Provides a database of every school and program in the U.S. Potential students can search and find the school and degree they are looking for, for free
Education Investment Planner - Use this free online tool from Sallie Mae to help create your college spending plan based on your budget and financial goals
FAMOUS - Provides a link to state student financial assistance programs integrated database
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Allows students and parents to fill out the FAFSA with step-by-step instructions
Going2College - Provides information on resources available in each state; from preparing and paying for college to planning for a career
Imagine America Foundation - Provides scholarships for education, awards, financial aid information, sector research and faculty training; honors achievement in career education; and supports and promotes the benefits of career colleges to the general public
Jump $tart Coalition - Encourages curriculum enrichment to ensure that basic personal financial management skills are attained during the K-12 educational experience
List your financial aid workshop at masfap.org - Promote your "Planning & Paying for College" workshop by adding it to the Missouri Association for Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) website
Loan Discount Analyzer - Provides help for calculating how specific lender incentives would actually impact your loan
Mapping Your Future - Provides students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options, and college planning
Missouri Connections - Open the door for career awareness and exploration, search and compare colleges, prepare for transition to postsecondary education and the world of work. Students (grades 7-16), parents, guidance counselors, and educators can use the online system at no charge
National Council on Economic Education - Promotes economic literacy with students and their teachers
National Endowment for Financial Education - Dedicated to helping all Americans acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control of their personal finances
Online Degree Navigator - Use this tool to review ratings and comparisons for the best online and on-campus college and university degrees
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