Postsecondary Planning

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From Cost of Attendance and Student Aid Index to work study, loans and net price, Anatomy of an Award Letter breaks down each section so you can simplify conversations about affordability and support more confident college decisions.

Explore the real role of student loans in college planning and how counselors can help families move from fear to informed borrowing decisions.

College affordability remains one of the biggest sources of confusion for students and families, and counselors are often the ones translating cost, aid, and value in real time. This session moves beyond basic FAFSA guidance to focus on affordability literacy: how students and families interpret cost, what they misunderstand, and how counselors can respond with clarity and confidence.

Show families the difference Appily makes in students’ college journeys with this data-packed snapshot of real user outcomes.

Our 9-lesson guide is designed to help your students take charge of their college journey, one step at a time.

What kinds of pre-college summer opportunities exist for high school students, and what can students gain from participating in these on-campus experiences? What role do cost and affordability play? How do you support students in exploring, applying, and preparing to attend a pre-college summer program?

Join experts from Appily, College Greenlight, Carnegie Mellon University, and Smith College to explore these questions and more during this timely session focused on Pre-College Summer Programs for high school students.

Help students discover colleges that match their academic profile with this quick guide to our GPA-based search tool.

College planning can be a major source of stress for students, but with the right support, it’s also a powerful opportunity for growth. This infographic offers practical, counselor-informed strategies to help students build resilience, manage stress, and navigate setbacks with confidence.

Connect students with an honest look at campus life with verified student reviews on Appily.

This quick guide gives you a clear snapshot of what the CSS Profile is, who needs it, and how families can prepare. It outlines the steps, required documents, and key deadlines so you can easily support students seeking institutional aid, especially at colleges that go beyond the FAFSA

Looking for a quick, clear summary of the Pell Grant? This primer outlines who qualifies, how award amounts are determined, and what’s changing in the year ahead. It’s a great resource to reference during financial aid meetings or to share with students and families as they navigate the FAFSA.

Help students jumpstart their scholarship search with this quick overview of Appily’s national scholarship database. This flyer shows students how to explore billions of dollars in available awards—all in one place—and understand the effort and competition level for each opportunity.

This glossary explains common acronyms and terms in the financial aid process. 

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This resource informs students where to get help filing the FAFSA. 

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Here are some reliable places to turn to for advice and insight on the financial aid application process.

This customizable template outlines the seven most impactful changes to FAFSA and how they’ll improve the financial aid process for students and families.

Simple steps for students selected for the FAFSA verification process. 

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This resource addresses the misconception that the FAFSA takes a long time to complete and requires documentation that is difficult to access. 

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This guide addresses the professional judgment/special circumstances appeal process and how to indicate on the FAFSA that a parent/guardian is unemployed. 

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This worksheet helps students calculate and compare cost for the colleges they're most interested in. 

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This resource addresses the misconception that the FAFSA takes a long time to complete and requires documentation that is difficult to access.

Download our "College Fit Kit" to help your students Plan, Prepare, Decide, and Apply to the best college for their needs and interests to ensure they have a bright future. 

Plan

What Sets You Apart? My College Search Calendar: Junior Year Your Application: Now and ThenMy College Search Calendar: Senior Year

Prepare

Planning Your Campus Visits College Net Price Calculators Speak the Language: College Admissions Financial Aid Vocab Cheat Sheet Choosing Your Team Getting Letters of Recommendation Scholarship Application Guide The FAFSA: The Most Important Financial Aid Form You’ll Ever Fill Out 

Decide 

Choosing Your College Priorities 4 Steps to Finding the Best College Deal College Visit Checklist 

Apply

5½ Steps to Writing a College Admissions Essay College Application Checklist