Welcome to the journey toward higher education!
Whether you’re a freshman or a senior, careful planning and steady work will help you get to the college or career training program you choose. We can help guide you (and your parents) throughout this important journey—and help you make smart financial decisions all along the way. Check out the links below to get started.
Resources (PDFs, eBooks, Spreadsheets, Infographics)
Online Tools
Tips and tools for taking the PSAT and SAT, searching for and applying to college, and more
Helpful Websites
A federal agency that helps millions of Americans improve the lives of their fellow citizens through service
Tips, tools, and resources for finding colleges, exploring careers, getting financial aid, and more
A free profile to find matching scholarships
A search tool for colleges by major, location, cost, and more
Searchable database of scholarships
Personalized learning plans and opportunities for Vermont students
Virtual tours of college campuses
A tool for estimating your eligibility for federal student aid
Searchable database of more than 1.5 million scholarships
Information about money,credit, and scholarship scams to look out for
Information about the federal work study program
A website that allows you to take practice tests while donating food to people in need around the world
A Community College of Vermont (CCV) website to help high school students start college for free at CCV
A search tool for finding colleges' net price calculators
Programs for learners of all ages, including a GED Program, high school completion program, and programs for academic and workforce skill
Online practice tests, lessons, and more for the ACT and the GRE
The official ACT website with the latest information on test dates, test prep, test scores, and more
The official SAT practice website with practice tests, video lessons, hints, feedback, and more
Student's own reviews of colleges
Everything you need to get federal financial aid
Everything you need to access federal student loans
A nonprofit organization that helps students and educators access and plan for high quality Gap Year programs
A college application students can use to apply to nearly 700 member colleges and universities
Vermont technical education programs offered across the state
Vermont's system of public colleges, offering assistance to Vermont students
College match tool plus college reviews, scholarship information, and more
Resources, grants and scholarships, and much more
A Vermont State Colleges website that offers Dual Enrollment information and downloadable vouchers
