Your Future.
Our Mission.
College Now increases access and completion of higher education by providing integrated college and career advising, financial aid counseling, scholarships and retention programs that empower student success – strengthening the region’s talent pipeline and economic prosperity.
Guiding Futures For All
Education is the foundation for personal advancement — unlocking opportunities that allow individuals to pursue meaningful careers, achieve financial stability and live fulfilling lives. Increasing educational access and completion doesn’t just transform individuals; it strengthens families and entire communities by fostering economic growth, civic engagement and a more successful future for all.
High School Students & Families
Explore careers, develop study habits, master the college entrance exams and applications process and apply for scholarships and financial aid.
Middle School Students & Families
It’s never too early to start planning for college and career. Once middle school students reach high school, they’ll already understand the possibilities of their futures.
College Students
We support college students with scholarships and student success programs to help ensure that they complete their programs and graduate.
Alumni
College Now alumni turn their educational successes into professional development and networking.
Adults Pursuing Education
We advise adults interested in pursuing higher education, either for the first time or returning to school to finish what they’ve started.
Student Loan Borrowers
We provide guidance to those with educational debt including helping with loan rehabilitation, restructuring, consolidation and loan forgiveness.
Find Your College Now Advisor
College Now advisors work in more than 90 middle and high schools across Northeast Ohio, providing one-on-one support to help students plan for their futures and succeed. Whether it’s college essays, applications, test prep or financial aid, our advisors guide the way. Connect with yours today!
Support College Now
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Our long-standing partnerships allow us to expand our reach – helping to ensure that more individuals can navigate the education needed to build futures that align with their goals and the needs of the region.
Become a Mentor
Our scholarship recipients need help navigating higher education from people who’ve already experienced it. Become a College Now mentor to share resources and support to help students reach graduation.
Our Community Partners
College Now’s network of schools, businesses and community organizations works together to expand opportunities for students across Northeast Ohio. Through these partnerships, we amplify impact — providing scholarships, mentorship and career readiness programs that help students succeed and communities thrive.
Upcoming Events for Students & the Community
FAFSA Completion Workshop: Akron
Need help completing your FAFSA? Join us for this FAFSA Completion Workshop where you’ll receive one-on-one assistance from a College Now advisor. We’ll guide you step-by-step through the application process, answer your questions and make sure your FAFSA is submitted correctly. Don’t miss this chance to get the financial aid you deserve!
FAFSA Completion Workshop: Lakewood
Need help completing your FAFSA? Join us for this FAFSA Completion Workshop where you’ll receive one-on-one assistance from a College Now advisor. We’ll guide you step-by-step through the application process, answer your questions and make sure your FAFSA is submitted correctly. Don’t miss this chance to get the financial aid you deserve!
College How? Webinar: Building a Resume – The Importance of Extracurriculars
Strong academics matter, but what sets a student apart is what they do beyond the classroom. In this session, we’ll break down how extracurriculars help shape a standout résumé, what colleges are really looking for and how students can highlight their experiences in meaningful ways. Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Time: 7 – 8 p.m. […]