Choosing the Right College

Continuing ones education is a big decision which can make choosing the right college a tough decision. What a student should do is make a list of the schools under consideration and bring a list of questions to ask the school representatives. Many questions you need answered can be found by using our Scholarship Matching Wizard. This free tool will give you a list of college scholarships and grants that you may be eligible for.

What kind of information should I get from

a school?

• Find out if the school participates in federal student

aid programs.

• Ask about the school’s accreditation,* licensing and

campus security.

• Find out the school’s loan default* rate (the percentage

of students who attended the school, took out federal

student loans and failed to repay their loans on time).

You might not be able to get aid from some of our

programs at a school that has a high default* rate.

• Find out the school’s job placement rates (the percentage

of students who are placed in jobs relevant to their

courses of study).

If the school advertises its job placement rates, it must

also publish:

• the most recent employment statistics,

• graduation statistics, and

• any other information necessary to back up its claims.

This information must be made available at the time you apply

for admission to the school.

Make sure you get the information you need and check out all

of your options as you prepare for education after high school.

It’s never too early to get started pursuing a career, so don’t wait

until the last minute to get started! Know what to expect from

the schools you’re considering.

Use our free Scholarship Matching Wizard to be matched up with a financial aid program that is right for you.