College Comparison

There are many websites for students to use in deciding the best college to attend.  Recommended websites are:

Federal Student Aid – Prepare for College – Choosing a School – Things to Consider

This tool provides information to help you decide which schools are the best fit for you. It also provides links to the College Navigator and College Scorecard.

College Navigator

This tool provides information for specific schools that can be used in comparing one school to another.

College Scorecard

The College Scorecard can be used to find out more about a college’s affordability and value so you can make more informed decisions about which college to attend.

Financial Aid Shopping Sheet

To view your Financial Aid Shipping Sheet, go to your my.hinds account and click on Financial Aid under the Self Service menu and then Financial Aid Shopping Sheet.

The Financial Aid Shipping Sheet is used to notify students about their financial aid package. It is a standardized form that simplifies the information that prospective students receive about costs and financial aid so that they can easily compare institutions and make informed decisions about where to attend school.

Paying For College

This tool provides help for students in making informed financial decisions about how to pay for college.