Common App first-year application guide
A step-by-step starting point for gathering materials, adding colleges, working with supporters, planning essays, and submitting applications.
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Common App first-year toolkit
Current first-year worksheets and explainers covering application setup, storytelling, recommenders, and paying for college.
BigFuture College Search
Explore colleges by location, major, campus preferences, cost, and other fit factors, then compare the options worth deeper research.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Compare institution-level information such as fields of study, costs, graduation outcomes, debt, and earnings using federal data.
Use reported outcomes as context, not as a promise about an individual student's future.
Federal Net Price Calculator Center
Find each participating college's net price calculator and estimate family-specific cost before comparing affordability.
A calculator estimate is not a financial-aid offer. Confirm figures with the college.
2026–27 FAFSA steps for students
The current Federal Student Aid walkthrough for preparing, completing, signing, and following up on the 2026–27 FAFSA form.
Check federal, state, and college deadlines for the student's own application year.