Trusted Sources: Paying for College
NACAC has compiled this list of trusted, up-to-date sources for professionals working with students.
Barriers to Successfully Financing a College Education
Examining the role of secondary school counselors and college admission professionals in supporting student decision-making related to paying for college.
Financial Aid Basics: What Students & Families Need to Know
Good information can go a long way when helping students make the right college choice. Download this new presentation and use it when meeting with students and parents, and share it with your colleagues.
Financial Aid 101
Financial Aid 101 includes eight easy-to-use learning modules packed with information on subjects like loans, grants, scholarships and work-study. The program—developed for entry-level professionals in both the counseling and admission fields—features informative graphics and videos, as well as quizzes to help you measure your progress. Take your professional development to the next level!
Episode 9: "Understanding Financial Aid Award Letters"
Listen to Episode 9 of NACAC's College Admissions Decoded podcast.
Learn MoreEpisode Eight: "How Families Can Talk About Paying for College"
Listen to Episode Eight of NACAC's College Admissions Decoded podcast.
Learn MoreNACAC Announces Commission on Redesigning College Admission and Financial Aid Through a Racial Equity Lens
The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) today announced a national panel of leaders and researchers from across higher education, policy, and civil rights to develop specific proposals for reimagining financial aid and college admission systems and ultimately eliminating racial inequity in postsecondary educational access.
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Application Fee Waiver
Students who have limited financial resources and meet the requirements below may use the NACAC Request for Application Fee Waiver Form when applying for college.
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College Costs: Knowledge is Power for Applicants
Getting an early start—especially when it comes to decoding financial aid options—can help you in your college search.
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