Questa and the Community Foundation of Wabash County have gathered resources to help you explore and make decisions for your options after high school.

If you have additional questions about Questa Scholar programs or the Community Foundation scholarships, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Education Pathways and Understanding Costs

  • Learn More Indiana provides information about paths to education after high school.

  • INvestEd offers a list of what to consider when choosing a college.

  • Through the Common App, you can apply to multiple colleges with one application. Their college application guide walks you through everything you need to apply.

  • Use INvestEd's College Cost Comparison worksheet to track and compare costs for colleges you're considering.

  • The College Navigator allows you to search and find colleges by major, location, degree type, and more!

  • The College Scorecard helps you find colleges, understand costs, and learn about the average debt and earnings of graduates from each school.

  • Work through Learn More Indiana’s senior checklist as you navigate your final year of high school and prepare for your future.

Types of Financial Aid and Starting the FAFSA

  • INvestEd’s college planning guide will help you and your family navigate the key steps to consider when choosing a school and exploring funding options.

  • For most students planning to attend college or career school, financial aid is essential. This guide from the U.S. Department of Education will walk you through how financial aid works, resources to pay for college, and loan repayment options.

  • The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the most important document for determining if you’re eligible for financial aid — money to help you pay for college.

    Learn More Indiana’s FAFSA guide offers a comprehensive overview of the application process, including detailed steps to help you file successfully.

  • Watch this video to learn how to create your own Federal Student Aid (FSA) account username and password, also known as an FSA ID.

    You can also refer to INvestEd’s Creating Your FSA ID guide for further assistance in completing this important first step for the FAFSA.

  • Keep track of everything you need to file the 2025-2026 FAFSA with INvestEd’s FAFSA Essentials worksheet.

  • If you’re a dependent student, you will report your and your parents’ information when completing the FAFSA. Use the Who’s My FAFSA Parent? wizard to identify which parent(s) will be a required contributor on your form.

  • Each college and university has their own codes. When you are filing the FAFSA, you will have to put the codes of the schools you are interested in attending on your FAFSA. You can find codes at the FAFSA website by using the Federal School Code Search.

  • Use this tool to get an early estimate of how much federal student aid you may be eligible to receive. These estimates are based on the Student Aid Index (SAI), an index number used to determine federal student aid eligibility.

  • Indiana has financial aid for all types of students. To qualify, file the FAFSA by April 15 of your senior year of high school (and each following year too!). View this list to see all your state financial aid options.

  • Learn about different financial aid programs that can assist with tuition costs for military members, veterans, their families, and their spouses.

Understanding Financial Aid Offers & Billing

  • The financial aid offer is the key to figuring out how much college will cost you. Learn more about what it means and when to expect it in this article.

  • How much financial aid you receive may vary between colleges and may change with each year you attend. It’s important to understand how much your college expects you to pay. Reviewing your financial aid award letter is one way to identify the amount of aid you’ll receive to help pay for college. This article guides you through the steps to make a financially informed decision.

    You can use this Financial Aid Offer Comparison Tool or this worksheet to help you keep track of the costs and financial aid offers provided by the various colleges/programs you are considering.

  • Headed to college in the fall? Your first bill likely arrives in July or early August. It'll cover all your semester expenses, from tuition and fees to housing and meals. Colleges usually bill by semester (so two bills a year, or three if it's trimesters). Your first college bill will show you the amount you owe for the fall semester. Get tips on reading your bill in this article.

 

Scholarships and Financial Aid Resources

Visit Questa Scholar Programs to learn more about funding opportunities:

Questa Scholar Programs

Visit the Community Foundation of Wabash County to find scholarships available in your area:

Community Foundation of Wabash County

Scholarship search tool

Questa maintains a list of local and state scholarship opportunities. Check back for updates.

INdiana Resources

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education offers state-level financial aid and scholarship programs.

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INvestEd offers financial aid, education and resources — including offering help to complete the FAFSA.