Resources
While our primary goal is to help you find ways to pay for school and navigate a perplexing financial aid application process, we’re also here to help you get into, prepare for, and adapt to college life. We’re constantly expanding our library of resources to cover all aspects of college life and the preparation required while you’re still in high school to get yourself ready for college life. Browse through our resources for useful tips and advice that will have you feeling more comfortable about your upcoming college experience, because while the transition from high school to higher education isn’t an easy one, there are ways to prepare so that you’re not as stressed out about it as you could be.
Once you’re actually at college, you’ll have a lot to get used to in order to adjust to campus life. If you’re not sure what to expect of that first year in college – and don’t worry, few freshman do – we have tips on everything from what people mean when they say "the college lifestyle" to the basics of college cooking and preparing for roommates and communal living. If you plan on balancing work and college to pay your way through school, we have advice on that too, as well as some information on money management. We know what it’s like to live on a college student’s budget, and while it is tough, it’s also possible without getting into too much credit card debt. Knowing what to expect of campus life before you get there is a good strategy that will leave you with more time to get excited about the college experience, rather than worry about it. Below are some of the topics covered in our "Campus Life" section.
College prep doesn’t start when you’re already on campus, but while you’re still in high school. If you start the college planning process early, you’ll be on the right track toward figuring out what you want out of your college search and what you need to do to get to college. We have tips on applying and preparing for college, choosing the right school and choosing a major, and helping you understand the benefits of enrolling in one kind of college class over another, to start. While the decisions you’ll be making throughout high school about what you’d like to do and where you’d like to go post-graduation are major ones, you’ll feel a lot less overwhelmed by them if you know what to expect and what’s expected of you before starting the process. Below are some of the topics covered in our "College Prep" section.
Whether you’re still in high school, on a college campus, or looking for alternatives to the traditional 9-to-5 office job after graduation, there are endless opportunities in both public service and volunteerism if you’re interested. While it is true that the number of young people interested in giving back has increased over the years, the need for altruistic individuals has increased right alongside those figures. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to the idea, we have resources for you. Below are some of the topics covered in a section we’ve devoted to public service and volunteering, with information on everything from finding ways to pay for that unpaid or low-paying position, and where to start if this is your first time looking into both public service and volunteer jobs.