High School Students

Congratulations! You’ve already taken the first step toward a successful college experience. By starting early, while you’re still in high school, you’re giving yourself an edge because there are so many ways you can improve your financial aid eligibility, and get more money for college.

For starters, you’ll want to take a look at The Inside Scoop for High School Students. It’s filled with real advice to help you prepare for college, both financially and academically.

Also check the NextStudent Financial Aid Advisor to learn about the financial aid process and what you’ll need to do to secure college funding. You’ll even find a Financial Aid Calendar with month-by-month information and deadlines you won’t want to miss.

And don’t miss the NextStudent Scholarship Search Engine. It’s one of the largest scholarship databases out there today, and it’s packed with over $3.4 billion in no-cost aid. It’s fast, completely private, and totally free of charge.

Finally, take a look at our Tools & Resources for college planning. Use our calculators to estimate college costs or student loan repayment. Or check Current Loan Rates. It’s all right here-including Top Tips, a collection of our best advice for people like you who are pursuing their dreams of a college education.

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