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!
Student Access to College Counseling
NACAC conducted an extensive study in the Fall of 2017, including a literature review, a series of focus groups, and three national surveys, with support from PwC’s Access Your Potential commitment.
Learn MoreBarriers 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.
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Secondary school counselors provide a variety of “paying for college” services to students.
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