AidBridge tools
One place to find aid, scholarships, internships, and free textbook options — plus the steps to prepare smarter before you spend money or miss a deadline.
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Aid Action Center
Get a ranked, personal aid plan — next steps, official links, and honest deadlines you can save to your plan.
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Understand college costs and aid before you commit.
Aid Action Plan
Answer a few questions and get a ranked aid plan: FAFSA vs CADAA, what to do today, which programs apply, and who to ask.
FAFSA Action Guide
Prepare, complete the official FAFSA, and understand what to do after submission, including corrections and verification.
Award Letter Decoder
Decode your award letter, split free money from debt, and reveal hidden costs.
Health Insurance Waiver Guide
Check whether you may be able to waive a school health insurance fee — and prepare the right documents first.
Transfer Pathway Helper
Plan a transfer the smart way: check missing coursework, GE paths, and questions to ask your counselor.
Hidden College Costs Checklist
Estimate the costs that aren't on the award letter — fees, housing, books, parking, and more.
Parent PLUS / Loan Risk Explainer
Estimate monthly payments and total repayment before a family accepts Parent PLUS or large loans.
Appeal Screener
Check if you may have a reason to appeal your aid — then get the letter via SwiftStudent.
Mixed-Status Application Router
See whether FAFSA, CADAA, or state aid may fit your situation. Nothing is saved.
Internships
Internships overview →Find experience that fits your background and goals.
Internship Finder
Match with real internships, research programs, and starter opportunities — scored for your profile — then track every application in one place.
Scholarships
Scholarships overview →Discover scholarship categories you may be a fit for.
Scholarship Match Finder
Check optional eligibility boxes to discover scholarship categories, search phrases, essay topics, and a plan.
Scholarship Tracker
Optional tracker for scholarships you already found — saved to your account.
Textbooks
Textbooks overview →Find legal free and low-cost textbook options.
Free Textbook Finder
Find legal free and low-cost textbook options using your course, title, author, edition, or ISBN.
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