College admissions and financial aid can be incredibly difficult to navigate on your own.
We’ve put together a list of various resources intended to offer you valuable information on different colleges, on applications processes and deadlines, on testing, on scholarships & grants, and on financial aid formulas. Glance through each description and click on the links provided for more info.
Of course, we are also more than happy to help you too. Give us a call if you need assistance starting your college plan!
The Common Application
Over 500 colleges and universities use the Common App for their online application. Check it out!
College Admissions Secrets & Strategies
NCAA Eligibility Center
Interested in being a student athlete? The website is used to register as a potential collegiate student athlete.
Grants, Scholarships, and Worry-Free Funding
EFC Calculator
This form is used to prepare an approximation of your Expected Family Contribution (EFC). The results are only an approximation of the Federal EFC figure that is calculated when you file the FAFSA form. Keep in mind Cadeau College Planning has a comprehensive software that will calculate your EFC in much more detail!
Federal Housing Index Calculator
This calculator uses the Federal Housing Index Multiplier from the Bureau of Economic Analysis at the US Department of Commerce to compute the minimum derived value of your home. Keep in mind Cadeau College Planning has advanced strategies to avoid listing the equity in your real estate properties.
FAFSA
This is where you fill our your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Scholarships.com
Use this to find local, state, and national college scholarships and grants.
MeritAid
This is a comprehensive directory of merit scholarships and academic scholarships from colleges across the country.
CSS Profile/IDOC
Over 400 colleges require an additional financial aid form (CSS Profile). This is supplemental for many private schools.