College is for anyone
Apply to college for the first time or transfer to complete your degree. Common App helps you discover colleges, submit applications, and navigate every step of the college admissions process.
College is for anyone
Apply to college for the first time or transfer to complete your degree. Common App helps you discover colleges, submit applications, and navigate every step of the college admissions process.
1
Plan your path
Whether you're applying to college for the first time or transferring from one college to another, college is within your reach. Use our application toolkit — for first-year students or transfer students — to help you take your next step.
2
Pay for college
Explore financial aid resources and scholarships. Many colleges never charge an application fee, and many students qualify for fee waivers at those that do.
3
Explore your options
Find your fit from 1,100+ Common App colleges
- Public and private colleges
- Large and small sizes
- Minority-serving institutions (like HBCUs, HSIs, and more)
- 2-year and 4-year programs
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Start your application
Ready to take the next step? Create your account. Add your GPA and profile info, and you may get scholarship matches or direct admissions offers.
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