Terms & disclaimer
Plain English. Please read before relying on anything here.
Last updated: 2026-07-12. Starting draft — have it reviewed before public launch.
What this is
College Money Map is a free, educational directory that helps people find ways to afford college in PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, and NY. It links to official government, college, and nonprofit resources.
Not advice, not a guarantee
- This is educational information only — not legal, tax, financial, or admissions advice.
- We do not guarantee that you'll qualify for aid, receive money, be admitted, or have loans forgiven. Those decisions are made by colleges, governments, and lenders under rules that change.
- Costs, deadlines, eligibility, contacts, and program rules change constantly. Always confirm on the official source; the official page wins over anything here.
- College data comes from the U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS and may not reflect the most recent year — verify with each college.
No sensitive data; watch for fraud
We never ask for SSNs, FAFSA data, tax returns, or financial documents. Applying for federal aid, grants, and loan forgiveness is always free — never pay a fee, and never share your FSA ID or bank login. See how to spot fraud.
Community content
Community posts are submitted by members, reviewed before posting, but not independently verified. Confirm any event or program yourself before relying on it. Don't post personal financial information or anyone's identifying details.
Sponsorship
Any sponsorship or school/organization profile is clearly labeled and never affects rankings, search order, or which programs we show. We don't sell student data.
Liability
The site is provided "as is," without warranties. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we're not liable for decisions made based on information here, for the accuracy of third-party data, or for the content of external sites we link to. In an emergency, call 911; in crisis, call or text 988; for urgent needs, dial 211.