Your Future, Your Way®

Plan for College and Career.

✦ Qualify for a $40k Scholarship when you complete the FAFSA ✦

See Your Options

What do you want to do after high school? Answer questions to help you make a plan.

Career Quiz

Use your passions and interests to get matched with possible career paths.

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College Quiz

Are you looking for a big school? Something close to home? Find what schools are right for you.

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Scholarship Quiz

6,000 scholarship programs are giving away $1.5 billion a year. Let’s get you some!

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What can you do with BigFuture?

You can check out careers you’re interested in. You can find colleges based on what’s important to you. You can discover ways to pay for college.

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How to Prepare

The FAFSA Essentials

The 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is now open to all students. Here are some essential resources to help you complete your application.

Start Your FAFSA Application

Applying for the FAFSA is the most vital step to receiving federal aid. Federal Student Aid provides information about the application, federal and state deadlines, and frequently asked questions to assist in completing your application.

Start Application

Complete the FAFSA to Qualify for a $500 or $40,000 Scholarship.

Class of 2025 seniors who verify their FAFSA completion by Friday, February 28 can enter monthly BigFuture Scholarship drawings for $500 or $40,000. Keep in mind that states and colleges have separate deadlines for FAFSA completion.

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FAFSA Topics and Resources

Use BigFuture resources and tools to learn what information you need to complete your application and understand the steps before and after submitting the FAFSA form.

Review Topics and Resources

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✦ Break down tasks into steps with our grade-by-grade high school checklists! ✦

See which students won our $40, 000 scholarship

Juniors and seniors are eligible to win!