For School Counselors
Empower Your Students with FundMyFuture
A free, curated scholarship database built for Illinois and Pennsylvania students — independently operated, student-first, no data selling.
Why counselors recommend FundMyFuture
Built with student privacy and equity in mind from day one.
Student data stays private
We do not sell or share student information with scholarship sponsors, advertisers, or any third party. Privacy is a core design principle.
Completely free for students
No paywalls for basic matching. Every student can search, save, and track scholarships — no credit card needed.
IL + PA focused and accurate
1,001 Illinois and 1,326 Pennsylvania scholarships, curated and verified. Local awards students actually qualify for.
Deadline tracking built in
Students track application status, notes, and deadlines in one place — reducing the chaos that causes missed opportunities.
How to recommend FundMyFuture
Simple ways to introduce the platform to students and families.
Direct referral
Share fundmyfuture.us in your office, on a bulletin board, or via email. Students sign up in under two minutes.
College planning sessions
Walk students through their profile and matched scholarships as part of your standard 11th/12th-grade planning appointments.
School newsletter or website
A single paragraph and a link is enough. We can provide a short write-up on request.
Library or resource list
Add FundMyFuture alongside FAFSA, ISAC, and PHEAA on your school's college resource page.
Classroom and group use
FundMyFuture works well in group settings — here's how counselors are using it.
9th–10th grade
Profile building activity
Spend 20 minutes in a computer lab having students complete their profile. They leave with a personalized scholarship list.
11th grade
Application sprint
In January–March (peak deadline season), host a weekly "scholarship hour" where students apply together and share tips.
12th grade
Senior checklist
Use FundMyFuture's tracking tab as a live senior checklist: applied, in-progress, awarded.
What's in the database
Real, verifiable numbers — not marketing estimates.
Counselor FAQ
- Is FundMyFuture independent and student-first?
- Yes. FundMyFuture is an independent platform. We do not sell or share student data with scholarship sponsors, advertisers, or third parties. Students control their own accounts.
- Can I access my students' data as a counselor?
- No — and by design. Student data is private to each account. You can recommend the platform and review results together during a session, but you cannot access individual student accounts. See our Privacy Policy for details.
- Is there a bulk or classroom license?
- The core scholarship search and tracking features are free for all students. There is no per-student licensing cost to recommend or use FundMyFuture in your school.
- Can you speak at our school or district event?
- We would love to. Reach out via the contact email below to discuss school visits, workshops, or virtual presentations.
- What states does FundMyFuture cover?
- The database is currently focused on Illinois (1,001 scholarships) and Pennsylvania (1,326 scholarships), plus national awards. We are actively expanding.
Interested in partnering?
We'd love to connect with school counselors, district administrators, and education organizations to expand our reach.
partnerships@fundmyfuture.us →We typically respond within 2 business days.