How should I use these scholarship estimates?
Use the calculator to see which score increases may matter most. It can help your family decide whether one or two more ACT points could change the college cost conversation.
Scholarship calculator
Estimate likely offers and next target tiers.
Enter student GPA and ACT score to estimate current scholarship levels, next targets, and longer-range merit tiers for each school.
Scholarship data changes over time.
These estimates are based on scholarship information on file and are meant for planning, not a final aid decision. Confirm award rules, residency rules, renewal requirements, and application deadlines with each school before making financial decisions.
Scholarship calculator FAQ
How to read the estimates.
Is ACT prep worth it if scholarships are not guaranteed?
Often, yes. Scholarships are not guaranteed, but many published merit tiers reward stronger scores. If a higher ACT score moves your student into a better tier, the return can be many times the cost of prep.
See ACT prep ROI examplesWhy do GPA and residency matter?
Colleges set their own award rules. Some awards depend on GPA, ACT score, residency, or a mix of all three, so the same ACT score can mean different scholarship opportunities at different schools.
What should we do after we see the results?
Look for nearby score targets that create meaningful value, then choose the ACT date and prep option that gives your student the best chance to reach the next tier.