COLLEGE PLANNING RESOURCES

College Application Websites

• Common Application: The official site for the Common Application, used by colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate programs.

• Common Black College Application: The official site for the Common Black College Application, used by 67 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) for admission to their undergraduate programs.

• Mercy Sponsored Colleges and Universities: Learn about the 17 Sisters of Mercy sponsored colleges and universities. 

• College Application Tutorials: Tutorial instructional videos to assist with the Common Application.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Scholarships shared with Mercy High School for the Senior Class are posted in the Counseling Class Schoology Scholarship Opportunities folder. If your organization sponsors a scholarship, please email twillis@mhsmi.org.

• FAFSA: Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to learn if you are eligible for grants, scholarships, work-study programs, and loans for college or career school.

• CSS Profile: The CSS Profile is the form many private colleges and universities require for those applying for financial aid. This is in addition to the FAFSA form.

• Going Merry: One place for students to find and apply to scholarships online, absolutely free.

• State of Michigan: Operated by the State of Michigan, this site offers information on Michigan-based scholarships, as well as choosing a college, planning a career and more.

Student Athletes

• NCAA: Visit the NCAA High School Student Athlete portal and guide for eligibility and resources.