For Students

Planning for college can be overwhelming, but it's easier with the right tools just a click away. Use ISAC’s free resources to help you choose a college, learn about careers, find scholarships, simplify the financial aid process, learn how to budget your money, and more.

Featured Student Resources

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Personalized Support for Students

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ISAC's Podcast: First Up

Watch First Up, where every episode is filled with informative conversation, advice, and stories about the challenges — and triumphs — that many first generation college students and their families experience. Join us as we discuss the things we wish we knew before, during, and after college.

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ISAC's YouTube Channel

Check out all our resources, including our growing library of College Minute^TM videos and related materials with information about college planning, college-going, and financial aid. If you are a first generation college student, we've got videos just for you. Parents, we've got you covered with a series of videos for you as well.

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College Q&A

Planning and Exploration

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College Checklist

Steps you can take throughout high school to prepare for your college journey.

College and Career Exploration

Online and local resources aimed at helping you develop career interests and identify your target colleges.

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Events Calendar

Find student-oriented events offered by ISAC and its partners, as well as options for attending events at your high school and virtual one-on-one events with ISACorps.