CollegeIQ — College & Financial Aid Navigator

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About the student

Helps us tailor advice to your current stage

🎒 Current grade or status

📍 State of residence

🎯 College type interest

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Family finances

Determines financial aid eligibility — never stored or shared

💰 Approximate annual household income

👨‍👩‍👧 Household size

🏠 Will the student live at home during college?

📚 Number of family members currently in college

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Academic profile & goals

Helps identify merit aid and scholarship opportunities

📊 Approximate GPA (if applicable)

🌟 First generation college student?

🎖️ Any of these apply? (select all)

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Military / veteran family (GI Bill eligible)

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Student has a documented disability

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Interested in STEM field

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Student athlete

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Think we may qualify for Pell Grant

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What do you most want to understand?

We'll focus your guide on what matters most to you

🎯 Select your main concerns (all that apply)

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How FAFSA works and when to file it

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Understanding grants vs loans vs work-study

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Types of student loans and how interest works

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Finding scholarships my student qualifies for

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Understanding the real total cost of college

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What to do and when — a step-by-step timeline

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How to appeal a financial aid offer

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Community college as a money-saving strategy

💬 Anything specific you want answered? (optional)

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📋Your College Situation Overview

💰Financial Aid Options Available to You

📝FAFSA & Financial Aid Process Explained

📅Your Action Timeline

⚠️Mistakes to Avoid & Important Warnings

🔗Official Resources