LibGuides: Choosing and Paying for College: Start Here

Planning & Paying for College

Planning & Paying for College, Missouri Dept.of Higher Education and Workforce Development
The tools and resources provided by the MDHE are designed to help students succeed in college and beyond are prepared to make informed decisions regarding educational opportunities and succeed in college and beyond.

MoSCORES
MoSCORES is a publicly available website that combines a searchable program inventory with additional information on program costs, program student demographics, graduate outcomes (earnings and employment), and a program comparison function. Missouri Economic Research and Information Ceneter.
College Affordability & Transparency Center, U.S. Dept. of Education
Find out which colleges have the highest and lowest tuition and net costs. How fast are college costs going up?
College ROI: 8 Tools to Gauge the Return on your Degree
by Kat Tretina (Credible.com). This article discusses how to determine whether a student loan is good financial investment for you.
College Scorecard, U. S. Dept. of Education
Previously this resource, which profiles colleges and universities, offered information on a schools’ graduates’ median earnings and debt; now that content is organized by field of study. Users can also figure out graduation rates for full-time, part-time, first-time, and transfer students—all information to help students make the strongest choices when applying.
Mapping Student Debt
How borrowing for college affects the nation.

PTK Connect
Phi Theta Kappa’s FREE online search tool for transfer scholarships, colleges and career pathways. You do not have to be a member of PTK to use this. Non-members can create a free guest account.

Connect with Colleges: Organize your transfer search by choosing your favorite colleges. Evaluate transfer-friendliness ratings, compare college profiles, and discover scholarship opportunities to inform your decisions.
Connect with Scholarships: Research and compare scholarships to find the perfect scholarship just for you. Find a college willing to invest in you and increase the affordability of your transfer journey.
Connect with Career Pathways: Plan for your career in reverse. Investigate which academic majors align with your career interests while exploring salary averages and job availability in your chosen field.