A fast-start guide to help you hit the ground running in college — academics, finances, wellness, and opportunities, all in one place.

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Financial Aid & Scholarships

• Federal Student Aid - Federal grants, aid, and loans (start here every year).
• College Board BigFuture - Scholarship search + application resources.
• **UNiDAYS** - Student discounts on tech, clothes, food & more. </aside>

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Academic Support

• **Chegg** - Affordable textbooks + study guides + career skill-building tools.
• Grammarly - Writing help for essays + emails.
• **Khan Academy** - Free tutoring + test prep. </aside>

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Wellness & Community

• NAMI College Student Resources - Mental health support + hotlines.
• Eventbrite - Local events + networking opportunities. </aside>

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Career & Skills

• LinkedIn Learning - Career skills + professional courses (free w/.edu at many schools).
• **Handshake** - Internship + job opportunities for students. </aside>

📚 Looking for more resources?

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Check out the full list of resources on the Scholar Essentials page.

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