Higher Education and Financial Aid Resources

These are helpful resources to help you plan and prepare for college.

  • ApplyTexas

    The Texas Common Application is accepted by every Texas Public University, as well as participating community and private colleges. Students can use the same saved application to apply to multiple schools.

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  • FAFSA

    This is the official homepage for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This site has been set up to simplify filling out the FAFSA. Learn what to do before filling out the FAFSA, while filling it out and what to do for FAFSA follow-up.

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  • Federal student aid

    This is your source for free information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.

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  • Collegeboard.com

    This site features timelines and calendars for both college applications and financial aid. You can also utilize the free online organizer to help keep all of your information and progress in one place.

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  • CollegeforAllTexans.com

    This site provides in depth information on applying to schools in Texas. It also has an extensive financial aid section for both state and federal opportunities.

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  • Texas Comptroller educational programs

    Find information on future jobs in Texas, see how to pay for college based on your age, find scholarships and interest free loans, and research Texas schools.

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  • Adventures in Education

    Adventures in Education has college planning resources, financial aid information, career guidance, and money management tips to help students and families achieve their goals.

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  • KnowHow2Go

    This site focuses on finding mentors to help you through the process of preparing for college. There are also resources and tips for students as young as middle school all the way through senior year.

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  • AccreditedOnlineColleges.org

    Resource information with a complete list of Accredited Online MBA programs

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  • Student Aid Alliance

    You can find general information on federal financial aid programs.

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  • FastWeb

    Use this free scholarship matching service to find the right scholarship for you.

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  • Texas Monthly College Guide

    Use this site to compare schools based on different criteria, including undergraduate enrollment, tuition per semester hour, and student-to-teacher ratios.

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  • NCES College Navigator

    Use this website to find the right college for you. Start your search with general information and then use additional search criteria to narrow your results and build a list of schools to compare side by side.

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  • Princeton Review College Search

    Search by college name, location, or major.

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  • Foundation Communities College Hub

    The College Hub is the only place in Austin where all prospective and current college students can get free support in their journey toward a credential or degree. Work one-on-one with a college coach to apply for college, enroll in classes, explore pathways and careers, complete financial aid and scholarship applications, and troubleshoot challenges.

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