College Access Professionals & Counselors Resources

Apply Missouri - Program for Missouri high schools providing support and materials to help seniors complete college admissions applications

CFPB, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Information and tools for U.S. citizens with student loan or consumer debt concerns, including a complaint filing process

College Scorecard - Provides information about a college's affordability and value so students can make more informed decisions about which college to attend

Council on Economic Education - Promotes economic literacy with students and their teachers

Degree Search.org - A database of schools and programs in the United States

FAMOUS - Provides a link to Missouri state student financial assistance programs integrated database

GoToCollegeFairs.com - Provides college fair information

Imagine America Foundation - Scholarships and financial aid for education, sector research and faculty training; honors achievement in career education; and promotes the benefits of career colleges to the general public

Journey to College - Journey to College includes a student-based website, outreach programs, publications, social media, presentations, and training.

MASFAP - The Missouri Association of Student Financial Aid Personnel (MASFAP) is a dynamic association dedicated to serving and advocating for practitioners, users and providers of student financial aid programs.

Mapping Your Future - Information on financial strategies, career options, and college planning

Missouri Connections - Open the door for career awareness and exploration, search and compare colleges, prepare for transition to postsecondary education and the world of work. Students (grades 7-16), parents, guidance counselors, and educators can use the online system at no charge

Missouri Council on Economic Education - Financial literacy resources, videos, and tools for Missouri's personal finance teachers

Missouri Intern Connect - A free, easy service matching Missouri interns with great work opportunities across the state.

MOST - Missouri's 529 college savings plan that helps parents and families save for postsecondary expenses for their younger children

National Endowment for Financial Education - Dedicated to helping all Americans acquire the information and gain the skills necessary to take control of their personal finances

Online Degree Navigator - Rates and compares online and on-campus college and university degrees

Sallie Mae - Provides information about student loans

  • College Ahead - This site from Sallie Mae offers college planning tools

Show-Me Scholars - Learn how to bring this program offered by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce to your community and school

U.S. Department of Education - Questions and answers for students, parents, teachers, and counselors