Discover Your College Fit

Complete Guide to Campus Tours

Explore colleges, plan a visit, and envision yourself on campus.

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Campus Visit Checklist

The academics, the facilities, the campus life. So much to see! This checklist can help you decide if the college is right for you.

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Campus Visits: Know Before You Go

Exploring campuses is well worth your while. These visits are a great way to get a feel for what college is like and decide which school is right for you.

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10 Ways to Learn About Colleges Virtually

Start your college journey with confidence by checking out these essential tips to explore colleges online.

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Student Search Service™

Match with Colleges and Scholarships

Colleges and scholarship programs are looking for students like you. Get noticed by joining Student Search Service.

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After joining Student Search Service™, check your email and mailbox regularly for updates about degree programs, campus life, financial aid, or invitations to apply for scholarships. 

1,500 Four-Year Colleges

Most colleges in the U.S. rely on Student Search to find the right students for their campuses. 

$300 M Scholarship Dollars

Scholarship partners and colleges use the data in Student Search to help find candidates for their scholarships.

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Create Your College List to Qualify for a $40k Scholarship

Create a College List

Creating a college list can make it easier when you are planning campus visits, but did you know you can also qualify for a scholarship? Students who build a college list with three or more colleges on BigFuture will earn monthly entries for $500 and $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship drawings. 

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How to Qualify

Your college list isn’t the only way to qualify for $500 and $40,000 BigFuture Scholarships. By completing the six qualifying steps on BigFuture, you can earn entries each month. Even if you don’t win, your entry rolls over to the next month. 

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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 and secure your future.

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Connect with Special Mission Colleges

Discover a colleges that resonates with your identity and community. Explore a variety of campuses, including HBCUs, HSIs, and TCUs, to find the best fit for you and your aspirations. 

Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

Update your college list and explore Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). These colleges and universities provide a supportive environment that celebrates African American culture and history, offering unique opportunities for academic and personal growth.

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Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs)

Colleges and universities are designated Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs) when at least 25% of the full-time undergraduate students are Hispanic. These schools aim to support and enhance the educational opportunities for Hispanic students. 

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Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)

Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are located near Native communities, which allows them to offer degree programs within a Native learning environment full of culture and tradition.

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