You can use the scorecard to get a sense of a college's affordability and value – helping you make an informed decision about which college to attend. Additionally, you can get scorecards based on programs or majors offered, location, and enrollment size.
I want to learn how much federal financial aid is available to me or my kids.
The government provides more than $150 billion in grants, loans, and work-study funds every year — and by filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), you'll learn whether you or your children are eligible to receive that money. If you don’t, you could be missing out on a lot of financial aid.
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I want to figure out how energy-efficient my home is.
Lowering global carbon emissions is going to take all of us taking action locally. Get your home energy score, learn where most of your energy is going, and get an estimate of your home's annual carbon emissions.
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I want to find affordable, locally grown food in my area.
Want to eat local? The Department of Agriculture put together a fully searchable map of the local food projects, farmers markets, and food hubs in your area.
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I want to know if buying a hybrid car will save me money.
Are you thinking about getting a new car and debating whether to get a hybrid? Plug some information about your driving habits into this Department of Energy tool to see how much money you could save buying a hybrid.
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I have a question about a patent, or have received a patent demand letter.
If you own a patent and have received a demand letter or think you might be threatened with a patent lawsuit, this is your go-to resource center. Find information about your options, learn more about patent infringement, and read through some related lawsuit examples.
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I don't understand my credit card agreement.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has developed a shorter, simpler credit card agreement that's spelled out in clear terms for the consumer. Review the sample agreement, and click any section to learn more about what it means.
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