It is never too early (or too late) to begin thinking about going to college.

The process of choosing the right school may seem intimidating — whether you are a high school student just getting ready to leave home for the first time or someone looking to make a change mid-career.

• Big Future by The College Board — Lots of information on the college choice process
• Campus Explorer — Search colleges by degree or location, plus receive advice
• College Confidential — Extensive information on choosing, getting into and paying for a college
• College Data — One-stop shop for your college search
• College Scorecard — Search and compare colleges
  
• Coursera — Take the world's best courses, online
• Educaedu — College degree search engine covers the globe
• FastWeb: Scholarships, Financial Aid, and Colleges — Searches 1.3 million scholarships
• Federal Student Aid — U.S. Department of Education site provides info on planning, preparing and paying for college.
• Tuition Tracker — Reveals the true cost of college
  
• Unigo — College reviews based on huge database of student-generated content