FAFSA, scholarship databases, college search tools, and everything our exhibitors share — all in one place, year-round.
The Jada Simone Legacy Scholarship is a collaborative initiative established through a partnership between Great Joy Counseling and Consulting Services, Great Joy Community Development Corporation, and the MAAC Organization. This scholarship was created in loving honor of Jada Simone's life, legacy, and lasting impact on those who knew and loved her. Rooted in compassion, resilience, purpose, and community empowerment, the scholarship seeks to transform grief into opportunity by investing in the future of deserving students who may otherwise face barriers to higher education.
Through this partnership, the three organizations are committed to providing financial support, encouragement, and hope to underserved college students who exemplify perseverance, leadership potential, strength of character, and a desire to create positive change within their communities. The scholarship reflects a shared belief that legacy lives on through service, healing, education, and the intentional uplifting of others.
Start here. The FAFSA opens every year on Oct. 1. Earlier means more aid available.
The federal financial aid form. Required for federal grants, loans, and most state and college aid.
Grants you don't pay back, work-study, federal loans - what each is and who qualifies.
Some private colleges use this in addition to FAFSA. Check if your target schools require it.
Estimate what you'd actually pay back month-to-month before you sign anything.
The right school for you might not be the one you've heard of. These tools help you look wider.
Filter by major, size, location, and cost. Plus tools for scholarships and career exploration.
Real numbers on cost, graduation rates, and earnings after - straight from the federal government.
One application, hundreds of colleges. Most students will use this for at least some of their schools.
Two-year programs, transfer pathways, and trade certifications. Often the smartest first step.
Federal database with cost, programs, financial aid, and graduation rates.
Federal data on careers: pay, growth, education needed, day-to-day.
Tools that help you tell your story, authentically.
Free walkthroughs of the whole process: applications, essays, financial aid, decision-making.
The clearest free writing on personal statements. Real examples, real revisions, no gimmicks.
Free scholarship search engine matched to your profile. Worth checking monthly.
Searchable database of millions of dollars in scholarships. Filter by demographics, interest, and major.
Resilience and mental health resources to lean on year-round.
The American Psychological Association's evidence-based guide.
Mental health and emotional wellbeing resources for teens and young adults.
Free, 24/7, confidential support. Call or text 988.
Simple practices for emotional regulation and stress.
Available after May 15. We'll post handouts, scholarship flyers, and program materials from every exhibitor here so you can revisit them anytime.
After College Day, this page will host downloadable PDFs from every exhibitor, so no need to keep track of paper.