Sophomores: Go on a Virtual College Visit

Nothing can outweigh the benefits of stepping onto a college campus and personally experiencing everything it has to offer. However, the Internet has made it easier to get a glimpse into life at college just by using your computer.

Read the full article to learn ways you can take advantage of the web to research potential schools.

Juniors: Get Your Name in the Game

When registering for the ACT® test, you can choose to sign up for the ACT Educational Opportunity Service (EOS). EOS is a free service that provides testers with free information from colleges, financial aid, and scholarship agencies that offer educational and career programs. Participating in EOS is optional, but the majority of students chose to opt in. In fact, more than two-thirds of students checked the box in 2018.

EOS can help you:

Get discovered by colleges

Find financial aid programs

Broaden your college search

Read the full article for more information about opting into EOS.

Seniors: Paying for College: Federal Aid Programs

Every year, more than $120 billion is available in federal student aid. The FAFSA is used to determine your eligibility for federal funding and to create your financial aid package.

Financial aid packages typically include funds from:

Federal student grant programs

Federal student loan programs

Work-study programs

Read the full article for more information on how you can take advantage of federal student aid programs.