Conducting A College Search
As students plan for life after high school, they may consider a number of possibilities. Work, travel, military service, community college, tribal college, vocational or technical school, small university or large university may be a few of the choices. This planning sheet is designed to help students and parents conduct a college search.
Two
Year (Associate Degree) or Four
Year (Bachelor's Degree)
Accreditation
Majors
Offered
Academic Reputation
General
Education Program
Student/Faculty Ratio
Study
Abroad Opportunities
Teaching Assistants or Professors
Class
Size
Cooperative Education/Internships
Transferability
Tuition
and Fees
Room
and Board
Work
Opportunities
Scholarships
Affordability/Setting a Realistic Budget
Academic Advising
Career
Services/Placement
Disability Support Services
Financial Aid
Housing
Orientation
Campus
Facilities
Demographics of the Student Population
Housing
and Residential Life
Student
Organizations
Student
Activities
Student
Leadership Opportunities
Intramural and/or Recreational Sports
Community Service Opportunities
Safety
and Security
Athletic Programs
Rural
or Urban Setting
Size of
City
Work
Opportunities
Location of City
Public
or Private
Admission Requirements
ACT or
SAT Scores Required
Campus
Visits
- www.finaid.org - The Financial Aid Information Page
- www.fafsa.ed.gov - Electronic Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state U.S. Universities Listed by State.
- www.collegeboard.org - College Board Web Page. This provides a very nice guide to planning for college.
- www.safmt.org - Student Assistance Foundation of Montana. This is an excellent site with information about financial aid and careers.
