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Your Future, Your Way®

Each student has unique interests and aspirations─and a future full of possibilities after high school.  So how can you find resources that matter most to you? That’s where we come in. BigFuture helps you build a personalized education journey so you can dream big.  Create your vision for what’s next. Discover careers that excite you. Explore colleges that meet your goals. Find smart ways to pay for your education. Our tools and resources are built with you in mind─whether you’re pursuing a two-or four-year college, going directly into the workforce or military, or still figuring things out. 

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✦Counselors, discover ready-to-use resources to guide students in planning for their future✦

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.

Explore Careers

Students can explore careers by connecting their interests and strengths to real job options. Career Quiz gets students started with 30 personalized suggestions and access to over 1,000 career profiles that highlight salaries, education levels, and job outlook.

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Plan for College

Start planning for college by answering a few questions about what matters most to you, such as location, cost, and majors. You’ll get a personalized list of colleges to consider and the option to connect with 1,200 four-year schools and millions in scholarships through Student Search Service™.

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Pay for College

BigFuture helps families pay for college with tools to understand costs, financial aid, and scholarships. Students can also qualify for $40,000 and $500 BigFuture Scholarships each year by completing six key planning steps.

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✦Did you take a PSAT-related asseesment or SAT in school? Use the BigFuture School Mobile App.✦

Students can win $40,000 and $500 BigFuture Scholarships

Since 2019, BigFuture has awarded over $23M to over 24,000 students. No essay. No minimum GPA or test score requirements. The more steps you complete and the earlier you start, the more chances you have to win!

How to Qualify

Earn entries in monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships by completing the six qualifying steps on BigFuture. If you don’t win, your entry rolls over for the next month. To enter without creating an account, see official rules.

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Increase Chances to Win

Students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year have more chances to earn scholarships. Don’t wait. Create your college list. Secure your future.

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Meet our $40,000 Winners

See who already won a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship for college!

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Plan your vision. Own your future.

BigFuture offers student-led initiatives like BigFuture Ambassadors and ways to be recognized for your achievements in school and beyond. 

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BigFuture Community Library

Plan for college with free resources designed for you. There are articles and videos featuring college reps and other experts to help you own your future. 

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BigFuture Ambassadors

By becoming a BigFuture Ambassador, you're volunteering to share free BigFuture resources with your friends and classmates.  

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National Recognition Program

This program helps high-performing students stand out on their college and scholarship applications.

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