Get free, high-quality counselor resources to guide more students through scholarships, financial aid, and college applications.

Ideal for: high school counselors, IECs, community orgs, and college access networks

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Going Merry is a free scholarship and financial aid website. 

Our counselor portal includes a free resource library full of handouts, worksheets, checklists, lesson plans, and email templates – all designed to save you time and improve student understanding of the college process.

Lesson plan & student worksheet

Get a multimedia lesson plan to explain how scholarships and grants work. Have students follow-along with the companion worksheet. 

Monthly scholarship lists

Get monthly scholarship lists in spreadsheet format, conveniently emailed to you. Easy to browse, easy to share.

Show students how to avoid loans

Articles, videos, and appeal letter templates to help families get the most financial aid--and therefore avoid loans.

Shareable 1-4 minute videos for Gen Z students

Short videos explaining the basics of financial aid, the FAFSA®, and award letters.

Provide students with a college-prep plan & checklist

Printable checklist of what to do and how to prepare for college, from sophomore year through to senior spring.

Templated guidance for college apps

Clear templates and step-by-step instructions for: Making your target college list. Writing a personal statement. Asking for letters of recommendation, and more.

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