Resources

Everyone has questions when it comes to preparing for college. ND TRIO Programs are here to help!

This is a resource page that adderess frequently asked questions about academic support and includes links to help you find answers. If you’re not sure where to begin preparing for college, get started using BigFuture hosted by the College Board.

Our talented team of advisors and staff is also available to help. If you can’t find what you’re looking for here, or need more information, you can always contact us for additional support.

To use the database below, search by keyword or by choosing a category.

• 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy - Paying for Education Basics

• Am I ready for college?

• Are you sure I can really afford college?

• BankRate - College Planning and Loan Calculator

• Can I estimate how much aid I might be eligible to receive?

• Cash Course - free, online financial education

• Does College Board offer a free scholarship search?

• Helpful test-taking tips

• How can I find colleges that might be a good fit for me?

• How do colleges make decisions on applications?

• How do different colleges in Indiana compare when it comes to cost?

• How does my GPA compare to those of students who were accepted into colleges I like?

• How do I sign up to take the ACT?

• How is my GPA calculated?

• Improve your learning and study habits

• Improve your study skills

• Indeed.com Indiana Summer Internships

• Indiana Internship Opportunities

• Is there a way to compare colleges based upon different criteria like cost, school-size and graduation rates?

• Is there a way to compare schools on other factors - like net price, how much it will take each month to pay off student loans, and how much a graduate might potentially earn?

• Is there a way to estimate the actual "out-of-pocket" cost to attend a school I'm interested in?

• Khan Academy - Resource for Classes, including math and science

• Learn about the Howell E. Russell Scholarship (for TRIO students)

• My FAFSA was selected for verification. Where can I get a FREE copy of my federal tax return transcript?

• Rochester Institute of Technology List of High School Internships

• Take a career survey online

• Talent Search Tutoring Resource Guide

• Want to explore careers and feel like you're playing a video game?

• What are Advanced Placement (AP) classes?

• What are International Baccalaureate (IB) classes?

• What are PELL Grants?

• What are the basics I need to know about applying to college?

• What do I need to know about the SAT?

• What do I need to know to write an effective college application essay?

• What if I'm the first one in my family who will attend college?

• What is a CORE 40 diploma?

• What is federal student aid all about?

• What is Indiana's 21st Century Scholars Program? How does a student enroll? How can high school seniors affirm their 21st Century Scholar pledge online?

• What is QuestBridge, and why should I know about it?

• What is the Common Application?

• What is the FAFSA and where do I apply?

• What is the Hoosier Hot 50?

• What is the PSAT test all about?

• What kinds of financial awards or scholarships does the state of Indiana offer?

• What sections make up a college application?

• What's my learning style?

• Where can I find information on the "College Scorecard"?

• Where can I find out how much I might earn, based on what I choose to study?

• Where can I find scholarships specifically for black students?

• Where can I learn more about goal setting?

• Where can I search for scholarships – FOR FREE?

• Where do I get my FAFSA PIN?

• Where else can I search for scholarships – FOR FREE?

• Which college should I choose?