The federal government has put together the College Scorecard site which allows families to compare and sort colleges based on different criteria, including cost, grad rates and income after college.
Search colleges, explore careers, make a plan, learn what you need to apply and more at Big Future
Colleges That Change Lives – a small group of colleges that provide outstanding student-centered undergraduate education
Colleges of Distinction – website that promotes colleges with engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities, and successful outcomes
National Survey of Student Engagement – Provides information on what happens to students once they attend colleges and universities, not the high school statistics of entering freshmen. Results may be publicized by individual colleges in their own material, but you can see the criteria and list of participating institutions here.
E-Campus Tours shows 360 degree views of notable spots on participating college campuses
The Summer Program Finder website is an easy to use resource to find academic summer programs, internship and research opportunities, community service and study abroad options.
A couple other online scholarship search sites are GoingMerrry, FastWeb and SimpleTuition, which also offer strategies for paying for college and comparing financial aid options.
For tips on scholarship searching and applications check out this blog on MoneySavingsPro.
Are you a student caregiver? Check out this website that lists scholarships for student caregivers and here for specifics on the Caring.com scholarship.
Listen to pod-casts on the financial side of life, (including one from Cathy) produced by financial planner Angela Furubotten-LaRosee, CFP®, with Avea Financial Planning, LLC.
Athletics
NCAA Division I and II – students interested in participating must register with the NCAA
