Create your plan

1. Student Aid Indicator

Before you can start selecting colleges you need to have some idea of what your family will be expected to contribute – your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). In the end, your EFC will be based on the longer FAFSA form but the estimate generated by the FinAid calculator offers a legitimate figure. Use this as you prepare your list of colleges. You can complete the estimate anonymously and as often as you want. Expect it to change several times during the process.

Financial Aid Calculator

2. Choose and research your colleges

Complete an Application Grid for three Reach, Stretch and Dream schools. Capture all the relevant information you need to make critical decisions about school choices including what a student needs to achieve in the following areas:

  • Grades
  • Test Scores
  • AP and Class Transfer
  • Essay Requirements
  • Community Service – Personal Profile information
  • Financial Needs Assessment
  • College and Career Options

Download our Free Application Grid Worksheet to help you plan!

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