Use these super helpful age-based checklists from Federal Student Aid to help you and your student plan ahead.

The schools on this list from Cappex meet full demonstrated need for domestic students.

The colleges and universities on this list from College Vine do NOT include loans in their financial aid packages (win!).

Use this list from Cappex to see which colleges are need-blind — meaning that the ability to pay is not a consideration for admission.

uAspire is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ensuring students and families are educated on college financial decisions. They offer many awesome free events throughout the year to help families understand the aid process. Check them out here!

Compare your aid awards and make informed decisions by using uAspire’s cost calculator.

Don’t be fooled by sticker price. Use this Department of Education page to calculate net price for the schools on your list.

Net Price is the cost of a college after applying estimated financial aid.