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These lists and worksheets can help with your college research, campus visits, and scholarship search. Be sure to work with a counselor or trusted advisor to prepare your applications for these programs.
Either view the full list in this window or click ‘view larger version’ in the bottom right corner of each table for an expanded view. The lists can be filtered, sorted, or grouped based on different characteristics.
- Free Pre-College Summer Programs 2023
- Fly-In and Diversity Visit Programs
- College Application Checklist
- National Scholarships
Application and financial aid deadlines for pre-college programs vary a lot. So, staying organized and making a plan is critical for securing a spot in a free or well-funded program! Visit the websites below to find more information about course options, program eligibility, start and end dates, program costs, financial aid criteria, required materials, housing, additional activities, and more.
These programs typically run for a week or more, provide rigorous academic opportunities, expose students to college life, and establish a larger network of like-minded college-going peers. The cost of attending (or applying to) a program, should never outweigh the benefits – and you should never go into debt to participate in a program!
Traveling to campuses for multiple visit programs can be extremely expensive, especially for students looking at colleges far from home. This sortable list of fly-in and diversity programs for prospective students indicates which colleges offer travel assistance for students (and families).
Be sure to visit the website of each program you're interested in to complete the next steps or prepare your fly-in application. Event information will be updated throughout the year, so check back in the late spring through mid-fall for updates.
Colleges provide a range of financial aid—including grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships—to help your college dreams become reality. Their award packages will list the cost of tuition along with the estimated price of housing, meal plans, travel expenses, books, lab fees, personal expenses, and more. However, the total amount of money needed to pay for college in a school year—often called the cost of attendance (COA)—doesn’t always account for all of the money needed for campus activities, studying abroad, or household expenses that you may have.
No matter what type of aid is available at the colleges you are considering, it’s important to research financial options from other sources. A quick web search for scholarships can reveal thousands of options, so we’ve built an interactive list to help you get started.
Here’s a list of scholarships available nationwide for students from BIPOC, first-generation to college, lower-income, undocumented, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented backgrounds.
Organizations in your community are a great source of support, too. In addition, don’t skip over the smaller scholarship awards—they can add up quickly! Search our database to find application details for additional scholarship opportunities in your local area.
