Our experts at Longwood University have created a series of guides you’ll find below to help you and your family successfully navigate the college admissions process.
COLLEGE RESOURCES YOU CAN COUNT ON
Select one or more of the following guides to help you stay on track to reaching your goal of a college degree.
College-Bound Guide
From courses by year to when to take the standardized tests, discover all the important milestones to keep in mind as you progress through high school.
Understanding College Costs 101
Think of this as your intro course on how to finance your future. Learn about scholarships, grants, loans, FAFSA, and more — and where to find answers to your financial aid questions.
A Guide to Visiting College Campuses
The college tour can be a big factor in which school you ultimately select. To make the most of your visits, prepare now before you step foot on campus.
$138.6B
total amount of grant aid received by undergraduate and graduate students in 2020-21 (College Board)
74%
Students say academics are the most important factor in their college search. (NCES*)
$10,000
What you’ll have for college if you put just $1 a day into a 529 Plan for 17 years. (Saving for College)
68%
Students say the college visit is the best way to learn about a college or university. (NCES*)
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With millions of high school students applying to college each year, you likely have friends and family who also need help planning for their futures. Feel free to send them the url, go.Longwood.edu/resources, so they too can benefit from these invaluable resources.