Here are your college affordability resources for Open Doors

Helping a student, or their family, see that college might be more affordable than they think is one of the most powerful doors you can open. If you haven't joined Open Doors yet, make sure you sign up so you don't miss out on important reminders, strategies, and other resources. 

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4 Tips for Affording College (English and Spanish)

Free money exists — this one-pager shows a student exactly how to find it, from FAFSA to BigFuture scholarships to SAT-based merit aid, with links to take action on each. (Versions in English and Spanish).

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What Will College Cost? 10 Questions to Ask

Hand this to a student before they talk to a financial aid office. It gives them the exact questions to ask — about total cost, merit aid, deadlines, appeals, and work-study — so they walk away with real numbers instead of guesswork.

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Simple Ways to Encourage a Student

Simple Ways to Encourage a Student

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Activity Plan - Open a door to affording college

A simple 3-step script for talking to a student about paying for college — what to ask, which resource to use, and how to connect them to real help. No financial aid expertise required.

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