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The state of Florida has a great website – FloridaShines.org – and a mobile app that has FREE online resources to help students succeed in high school and prepare for college. From the FloridaShines.org website or FloridaShines app, students can:

With so many colleges to choose from, how do you know which one is right for you? The FloridaShines.org website can help you answer that question. On FloridaShines.org you can see detailed profiles of every public college and university in Florida. You can see costs, admission deadlines, degrees and programs offered, locations, student demographics, and lots more. It even has filters that you can use to find schools that offer any “must haves” that are on your list, such as sports teams, Greek life, or specific types of campus facilities. Each college uploads its information directly into FloridaShines.org, so you know it’s always accurate and complete. So get a jump on the college search process today by going to FloridaShines.org and select “Explore Institutions” from the “Go to College” menu. And the best part: Everything on FloridaShines.org is 100% free to use. Check it out today!

One size doesn’t fit all. Many of today’s students are looking for an alternative to a traditional two- or four-year college education. Thankfully, Florida has technical colleges and centers throughout the state that offer programs, certificates, and training in specific careers and industries. And for some, that’s the ticket to success! The FloridaShines.org website is a great place to explore technical colleges and centers. You can learn about costs, admission deadlines, programs and certificates that they offer, locations, and lots more. Each one uploads its information directly into FloridaShines.org, so you know it’s always accurate and complete. Learn more today by going to FloridaShines.org and select “Explore Institutions” from the “Go to College” menu. And the best part: Everything on FloridaShines.org is 100% free to use. Check it out today!

Paying for college is probably the biggest concern for high schoolers and their parents. But the good news is that there are a lot of ways to get your degree without ending up with a mountain of debt. The FloridaShines.org website has a great section on the topic of financial aid that you’ll want to check out. It includes information about scholarships (including Bright Futures), FAFSA, grants, loans, and even work-study programs to help offset expenses. FloridaShines.org is a website from the state of Florida, so all of the resources on it are 100% free to use. Go to FloridaShines.org, select “Go to College” and then “Get Ready for College” to learn more about financial aid.

Paying for college is probably the biggest concern for high schoolers and their parents. But the good news is that there are a lot of ways to get your degree without ending up with a mountain of debt. The FloridaShines.org website has a great section on the topic of financial aid that you’ll want to check out. It includes information about scholarships (including Bright Futures), FAFSA, grants, loans, and even work-study programs to help offset expenses. FloridaShines.org is a website from the state of Florida, so all of the resources on it are 100% free to use. Go to FloridaShines.org, select “Go to College” and then “Get Ready for College” to learn more about financial aid.

Students and parents are encouraged to download the FloridaShines app today!

The free app gives students and families convenient access to easy-to-use college and career planning tools, anytime, anywhere. With unique, selectable personas for high school students, college students, and parents and guardians, the app helps users explore college and career options, understand admissions requirements and costs, navigate financial aid, and more! All in one place, with easy, on-the-go convenience!

The free FloridaShines app is available from the Apple App Store and Google Play, and from www.FloridaShines.org/app.