HFA SCHOOL CODE: 230778
College Resources
Link Here to make an appointment with your college advisor
https://www.hfacollegeadvise.com/
Here is the calender appointment site: https://calendly.com/hfa_collegeadviser
Michigan College Guide. Search Michigan colleges by region, tuition and size.
Best Colleges.com Helping you find the Best Colleges.
Big Future. Explore college majors, search colleges that fit you, learn how to afford college.
Campus Tours Website. Interactive virtual tours and campus maps for a variety of colleges.
Collegedata, your online college advisor.
EducationPlanner.org. Practical advice to help students find a career and educational path.
PETERSON'S.COM. All the info & tools you need to find, get in and pay for school.
CollegeView.com. Create a customized search of individual colleges.
National Association for College Admission Counseling.
National Center for Edication Statistics.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Websites
Videos that give an overview of the FAFSA process:
FAFSA Overview Video
How to Fill Out the FAFSA
After the FAFSA: What Happens Next?
Learn more about Federal Student Aid and create your FSA ID
Apply for Federal Student Aid using your FSA ID.
Students can receive FREE HELP filling out the FAFSA by attending MICHIGAN COLLEGE GOAL SUNDAY.
Access over 1.5 million scholarships to help you pay for college. FastWeb is your connection to scholarships, colleges, financial aid and more.
Big Future is College Board's Scholarship Search.
The Chamber of Commerce recently compiled a Guide to College Scholarships.
Additional Scholarship Searches:
Click on any of the college scholarship website logos below for additional scholarship information.
Knowledge of financial literacy should begin early! Educate yourself using the below article to help establish healthy financial habits and begin building credit.
To educate the youth on credit management, Upgraded Points published: "Understanding Your Finances: A Guide for College Students” - https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/students-guide-to-credit/
It discusses:
- Different types of college savings accounts
- Options for subsidizing/offsetting costs related to a college education
- In-depth examination of various scholarships and grants
- Why it's important to start building credit early for college financing
- How creditworthiness is measured and how to begin building your credit
Among the statistics and facts your readers may find interesting are:
- The cost of a college education roughly triples over any 17-year period
- Up to $5,250 in tuition reimbursement, every year is tax-free for both employers and employees
- Of the total students in college systems, 39% were paying their own expenses, 29% were partially paying, and 32% did not have to pay their own way at all
Through this guide, we aim to increase financial literacy among members of the youth, from students preparing for college to fresh graduates who are beginning to build their credit seriously.