AXA Foundation

Advice

AXA developed AXA Achievement because we understand how challenging the road to college can be. In addition to scholarship support, AXA Achievement provides information to help navigate the complex process of college selection, application and financing.

Sending a child to college is one of the biggest financial commitments a family faces and can be overwhelming. Whether your child is almost ready for college, or college is many years off, making the right decisions now is crucial. AXA Equitable’s Education Planning Learning Center  is a great source of useful information on planning for and financing college.

College – this may be the biggest challenge a young person has faced so far. It’s exciting, but can be intimidating. The links below are to some of the best resources on the internet for information on choosing a college, the application process, financial aid and the many questions that come up when thinking about college.

Finaid.org: a comprehensive resource on student financial aid. An excellent place to begin.

Federal Student Aid – nearly 70% of student financial aid comes from the Federal government. Learn more about this important source of assistance.

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators – Get information from the professionals. NASFAA works to promote maximum funding and effective delivery of financial assistance to students in postsecondary education.

Scholarship America  – One of the nation’s largest nonprofit private sector scholarship and educational support organization. The AXA Foundation’s partner in AXA Achievement^sm.

U.S. News & World Report  – Named the most credible newsweekly by the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, U.S. News is known for its unequalled America's Best Colleges issue. The AXA Achievement^sm Scholarship in association with U.S. News & World Report is a major component of AXA Achievement^sm. Visit U.S. News’ comprehensive website for more education-related information.

¹Higher Education, publicagenda.org/charts, June 2008

²College Affordability Poll, National Education Association, September 2008

³Education Pays 2007, National Education Association, September 2008