College Planning
Tools and resources for making informed decisions about your education investment.
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What’s a Degree Worth in Your Field?
Explore salaries by career field, education level, and state. BLS data shows what degrees pay — median salary, job growth, and earnings gap.
Will Your Degree Pay for Itself? Calculate Your 10-Year ROI
Free degree ROI calculator shows projected salary increase, break-even point, and 10-year net return for your field of study. BLS data-driven estimates.
Your Employer Might Cover Up to $5,250/Year for Your Degree
Check if your employer offers tuition assistance. Search 50+ major employers for education benefits, partner schools, and how to apply.
Your Fastest Path to Graduation
Calculate how long it will take to finish your degree based on existing credits, weekly availability, and enrollment pace. See 3 timeline scenarios.
Your Student Aid Index in 90 Seconds
Free EFC calculator estimates your Student Aid Index and Pell Grant eligibility for 2026-27. Enter income, assets, and family size.
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Employer Tuition Reimbursement 2026: The $5,250 Benefit
IRS Section 127 lets your employer pay $5,250/yr tax-free toward tuition or student loans. The mechanics, the HR script, the Fortune 500 caps.
Finish Your Degree Faster: PLA, CLEP, Credit-by-Exam
Prior learning assessment, CLEP credits, and named PLA-friendly schools with credit caps up to 96 — competitors describe PLA abstractly.
College Tuition in 2026: What It Actually Costs
Average college tuition for 2025-26 ranges from $4,150 (community college) to $45,000 (private). See what students actually pay after aid.
How to Pay for College: A Complete Guide for 2026
Every way to pay for college in 2026 — grants, scholarships, loans, employer tuition, military benefits — with a funding comparison.