TSAC

Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation has lots of great content about the financial aid process. They organize Hope Scholarship and TN Promise along with other state grants and scholarship programs. Their college readiness website has great information: https://www.collegefortn.org/open/welcome

These videos are great overview and tutorials on important points along the financial aid process.

CSS Profile by College Board

The CSS Profile is an online application that collects information used by nearly 400 colleges and scholarship programs to award non-federal aid. (For federal aid you must complete the FAFSA, available Oct. 1 at fafsa.ed.gov.) Some colleges may require the CSS Profile from both biological/adoptive parents in cases of divorce or separation.

EFC Calculator

This tool calculates your EFC, a measure of your family’s financial strength. Colleges and states use this number to help determine your financial aid award.

College Affordability and Transparency Center

This site is created and maintained by the US Department of Education. It includes The College Scorecard, The Net Price Calculator Center and The College Affordability and Transparency List.