Helpful Resources 

College Search Resources

College Navigator

• A college search tool from the National Center for Education Statistics

• https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator

Big Future

• The college search option was created by the College Board

• https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org

Education USA

• Offers information for international students to learn more about U.S. colleges

• https://educationusa.state.gov

Financial Aid Resources

Federal Student Aid

• Provides information about the FAFSA and federal loans

• https://studentaid.gov

Federal Student Aid Estimator

• Helps you understand what the federal government thinks your family can contribute

• https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/

CSS Profile

• A substantial number of private colleges and universities require a second financial aid application called the CSS Profile

• https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org  

Minnesota Financial Aid Resources

• The following are resources specific to the state of Minnesota

• https://ohe.mn.gov/financial-aid-programs

• https://www.minnstate.edu/admissions/financialaid.html