The Maryland Know Before You Enroll campaign is a project of Economic Action Maryland. Learn more about our work to help consumers in Maryland by visiting our website.
The Maryland Know Before You Enroll campaign is a project of Economic Action Maryland. Learn more about our work to help consumers in Maryland by visiting our website.
Are you a high school student interested in applying to college with lots of questions? Do you need legal help after attending a fraudulent for-profit school? Do you need help managing a student debt burden? Not sure where to start?
Check out some of our awesome partners below and find the help you need.
ABOUT: Guidewell Financial Solutions’ certified student loan counselors can help you review your entire financial situation, determine where you stand with your student loans, and come up with a repayment strategy that’s right for you. Students can also benefit from our budget and credit counseling to help make sure they are on track financially.
SERVICES: Free financial counseling, including student loan counseling.
PHONE #: 1.800.642.2227
WEBSITE: www.guidewellfs.org
WHY YOU SHOULD CALL THEM: If you are struggling with student loan payments or have questions about your loan, they're the experts.
ABOUT: Bmore Ready is Baltimore's guide to college and career readiness.
SERVICES: All things college prep, including help finding scholarships, advice from current students, and application tips and tricks.
WEBSITE: www.bmoreready.org
WHY YOU SHOULD CHECK THEM OUT: They're a one-stop shop when it comes to preparing for college in Maryland. You can even ask City School alumni your specific questions about the college application process.
ABOUT: College Navigator, from the National Center for Education Statistics, allows you to compare, side-by-side, different higher education programs' cost, etc.
SERVICES: College shopping and comparison, higher ed list builder.
WEBSITE: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
WHY YOU SHOULD CHECK THEM OUT: If you're not sure whether a school is expensive, average cost, or a bargain, you can compare it to similar schools in which you're interested.