Free Family Resources
The college journey, on your calendar.
Grade-by-grade calendars for families: what is happening this year, what actually matters, and every real deadline. Print the PDF for the fridge, or tap the calendar file on your phone to import every date with reminders built in.
Parent calendars
9th Grade
Plant the seed: low-stakes exploring, no pressure.
10th Grade
Explore the map: visits, options, and honest costs.
11th Grade
Build the plan: outcomes, aid, and a balanced list.
12th Grade
Execute: applications, FAFSA, award letters, decision.
Student deadline calendar
Every senior-year deadline
FAFSA opening day, UC and CSU applications, Cal Grant, and Decision Day, with reminders.
The Family Letter
Fall Edition · English and Spanish
What students are learning, how real prices work, and this season's moves for every grade. Teachers: an editable version is in the Launchpad Resources tab.
More for families
Students can build their whole plan, free and without an account, at college.thefinancelab.co. At the end, they choose who receives it: a counselor, a teacher, or you.
Questions? Write to team@thefinancelab.co.