# CollegeData

> CollegeData® (https://www.collegedata.com/) is a free, comprehensive online college advisory service provided by 1st Financial Bank USA® (1FBUSA) for over 25 years. At no cost to you, CollegeData helps high school students, college students, parents, and high school counselors prepare, apply, and pay for college. With CollegeData, you can find colleges right for you, calculate your college acceptance chances, discover who’s getting in where and how you compare, explore scholarships, learn how to manage your money before, during, and after college, hear from students themselves about their transition to and through college, and more.

> Most resources can be accessed without creating an account, including thousands of college profiles, hundreds of blog articles, and financial literacy resources. A free CollegeData account is required to use College Chances and Admission Tracker, as well as to save your favorite articles, colleges, and scholarships to your personal profile.

## Core Tools & Features

- [College Search](https://www.collegedata.com/college-search): Search a massive database of over 2,600 detailed U.S. college profiles, featuring rich data on admission requirements, costs, campus life, and academic programs.
- [Scholarship Finder](https://www.collegedata.com/scholarship-finder): Explore thousands of scholarship awards worth over $5 billion offered by private organizations, foundations, corporations, and individuals, to help students find and secure funding for higher education.
- [College Chances Calculator](https://www.collegedata.com/college-chances): Calculate your college admissions chances and estimate admission possibilities at target colleges based on GPA, test scores, course rigor, and extracurricular activities.
- [Admission Tracker](https://www.collegedata.com/admission-tracker): Track real student application results, acceptance rates, and financial aid offers to see how applicants compare.
- [Financial Literacy Resources](https://www.collegedata.com/1fb): Access articles, videos, and guides on CollegeData’s financial literacy page and [1FBUSA’s student blog](https://students.1fbusa.com) to learn how to manage money and build credit wisely before, during, and after college. These credit education resources provide practical guidance for managing finances responsibly and making informed financial decisions with confidence.
- [CollegeData Video Library](https://www.collegedata.com/videos): Watch step-by-step video tutorials and walkthroughs that explain how to use CollegeData's core tools and features effectively.

## Resources & Articles

- [CollegeData Resources & Blogs](https://www.collegedata.com/resources): An expansive library of unique articles and guides organized across specialized blogs, covering topics such as:
  - College Planning & Preparation
  - Financial Aid & Money Matters (including guidance on the SAI Calculator, Net Price Calculator, Financial Aid Tracker, and Compare Awards tool)
  - College to Career (providing resources for career guidance and planning after the college process)
  - Campus Life & Student Stories
  - Application Advice & Essay Guidance
  - Counselor & Parent Resources

## About & Support

- CollegeData is proudly sponsored by 1st Financial Bank USA®. For over 30 years, 1st Financial Bank USA® (“1FBUSA®”) has specialized in providing quality credit card services to college-bound and college students across the U.S., helping 1.9 million+ students who have trusted 1FBUSA to build their financial future. We strive to help students make educated financial decisions about their futures and provide them with the tools and resources needed to do so. We also hope to be their bank of choice during the transition from student to adulthood.
- [Frequently Asked Questions & About](https://www.collegedata.com/frequently-asked-questions): Learn more about CollegeData's mission, tools, and background.
- For further support, queries, or concerns, contact us directly at info@collegedata.com.