College Affordability : Resources
ALICE Report from the United Way
Michigan Association of United Ways
Standing for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed - ALICE represents those in our communities who are working yet still struggling to make ends meet. The ALICE Report is the most comprehensive depiction of need in Michigan to date.
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Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW)
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW)
Reports and data developed by Georgetown University Center, focusing on education and the workforce.
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Michigan FAFSA Tracker
Michigan College Access Network
This online data tool helps you analyze the current FAFSA completion rates for all Michigan high schools participating in MCAN's College Cash Campagin.
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The Journal of College Access
Journal of College Access
A peer-reviewed, academic, open access, online journal with a focus on how students aspire to, gain access to, enroll in and persist in higher education institutions. The Journal is published periodically.
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United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
Data and reporting developed and compiled by the US Census Bureau.
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Education Trust-Midwest
This report from The Education Trust-Midwest, 2020 State of Michigan Education Report, A Marshall Plan: Reimagining Michigan Public Education, is a call to action for educational change in Michigan.
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College Greenlight
A free online resource that addresses the needs of first-generation and underrepresented students. They provide support to high schools, community-based organizations, parents, and students throughout the college search and admissions process.
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College Raptor
College Raptor is the best way for high school families to find college matches, discover colleges that may offer them the best financial aid and simplify the college search process—all for FREE!
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College Results Online (CRO)
CRO is an interactive, user-friendly Web tool designed to provide policymakers, counselors, parents, students, and others with information about college graduation rates for nearly any four-year college or university in the country.
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College Scoreboard
Find out about colleges, their programs, costs, admissions, results and more.
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College Board
This digital tool helps you complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®).
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Swagbucks
This is a directory of free online courses, commonly called Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
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Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO): Workforce Development
Pure Michigan Talent Connect is your launch pad for new jobs, careers and talent. It is a tool connecting Michigan’s job seekers and employers, and serves as a central hub linking all public and private stakeholders who support Michigan’s workforce.
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