College Resources
Below are useful resources to help students research universities, understand the financial aid processes, and obtain additional academic funding.
Research Universities:
- College Access Network- Find college resources and financial scholarships.
- NEW! College Power Bulletin (
Download 382KB) - Find out about the positive impact that obtaining a college degree can have over your lifetime. - Common Application - Download the Common Application for undergraduate college admissions.
- The Education Trust - Obtain 4-year and 6-year college graduation rates, compare universities, and understand admissions requirements.
Understand Financial Aid:
- EconCouncil.org - The Economic Awareness Council is a one-stop shop about anything related to money and or finance.
- Education Planner- Calculate your finacial aid at any college based on your family income.
- LadderUP - A terrific website about the ins and outs of FAFSA.
- Project Student Debt - Get the latest data and information about student loans and debt.
Obtain Scholarships:
- Fast Web - Find an endless array of financial scholarships for college.
- NACAC, Application Fee Waiver Request Form- Download, here.
- Scholarships.com
- The Tom Joyner Foundation - Full-ride Scholarship to HBCU
- The World Sport Chicago Scholarship - apply here.
Additional Resources to Download:
- Chicago Scholars - Compilation of additional Scholarships
DOWNLOAD DOC - Hispanic College Fund - Scholarships for Hispanic Students DOWNLOAD PDF
- IllinoisCAN Presentation: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU's) - View the presentation online or
Download presentation (643 KB). - MeritAid.com - The 20 Insider Strategies to Save Money on College DOWNLOAD PDF