“The classes and extra-curricular activities available at Walla Walla University have piqued my interest in a number of areas. I see now that the education I'm receiving is really much more than academic learning.”

— Amelia Alcala
Walla Walla University

List of Links

News Clips

Seattle Times- Learn about the Summer Melt and other methods that can help you get the funding you need to go to the college you want.

Wall Street Journal- The New Math of College Financing- As top schools revamp their financial-aid programs, the impact will be felt well beyond those institutions. What does it mean for parents and students? A Q&A for the confused.

Financial Aid

The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid- A great site that can answer a wide range of money questions.

Independent 529 Savings Plans- True to its name, this site can help you set up a 529 savings plan.

Garunteed Education Tuition- This is Washington State's prepaid college tuition plan.

Scholarship Junkies- A great Web site full of all kinds of tips for getting the scholarships you need.

Last but not least, visit our scholarship page

Applying for College

FAFSA- Yup, everyone has ot fill this out. It's part of applying to college. Here's where it happens.

Gear Up- Another site that will help you prepare for college. This one is hosted by the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board.

AP Central- This is the place to go for information about Adavanced Placement Tests.

International Baccalaureate- Information on IB programs.

Independent Colleges of Washington

Gonzaga University
Heritage University
Pacific Lutheran University
Saint Martin's University
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle University
University of Puget Sound
Walla Walla University
Whitman College
Whitworth University