Sallie Mae
Private student loans to bridge the gap after scholarships, grants and federal aid — plus free scholarship search and college planning tools.
- Private student loans for undergrad and grad school
- Free scholarship search
- College planning tools and calculators
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Before High School
529 education savings plans made easy — start saving for college early.
Activities that help younger students discover strengths and interests.
Enrichment and learning resources for elementary and middle schoolers.
Financial wellness coaching to help families budget and plan for college.
Prepaid tuition programs that lock in today's tuition at participating colleges.
Choose a Career
Aptitude and interest assessment that matches students to best-fit careers.
Free Department of Labor quiz linking interests to real occupations.
SimpliCollege's video course on finding a career direction before choosing a college.
Interviews and stories from people who built careers they love.
Choose a College
Official U.S. Department of Education data on cost, graduation rates and earnings.
Virtual tours to explore campuses before you visit in person.
Student Athletes
Next College Student Athlete — recruiting profiles and coach connections.
Academic and merit scholarships reward grades, test scores and achievement — not just athletic ability.
Many athletic scholarships are partial, and NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships at all — so merit aid often matters as much as recruiting. Ask each coach how academic and athletic aid combine, and use NCSA for the recruiting side.
College Admissions
Free, self-paced practice for math, reading and test prep.
Essay coaching, brainstorming exercises and free personal-statement guides.
Interview and communication-skills coaching for admissions interviews.
Paying for College
Private student loans to bridge the gap after scholarships, grants and federal aid — plus free scholarship search and college planning tools.
Compare real aid offers from other families to negotiate a better price.
Where to find legitimate scholarships and how to avoid scholarship scams.
Aid awarded for grades, test scores, talents or leadership rather than financial need — often automatic at less selective schools.
Check each college's merit scholarship criteria and deadlines — some require a separate application or an early admission deadline.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid — the gateway to grants, work-study and federal loans.
During College
Mentorship to help students thrive from day one on campus.
Verified student discounts on brands students already use.
Ways to rent, buy used or borrow textbooks and cut a major college cost.
Tuition and renters insurance designed for college students.
Ideas and deals for setting up a comfortable dorm room.
Discounted travel options for trips home and study abroad.
Find internships and use campus career services to land a first job.
Build the communication and leadership skills employers look for.
After College
Compare refinancing offers to lower your rate once you have steady income.
Guidance on Public Service Loan Forgiveness and repayment plans.
Planning support for applying to and paying for graduate school.
Advising and resources for pre-med students heading to medical school.
Law School
The LSAT, law school applications and the CAS report.
Independent data on law school costs, admissions and employment outcomes.
Trade Schools
How trade school works, what it costs and which careers it leads to.
Search accredited trade and technical programs near you.
Explore skilled-trade careers and connect with training opportunities.
Apprenticeships
The Department of Labor's official search for registered apprenticeships.
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