Counselor Resources

Welcome to a collection of counselor resources from Buena Vista University. We are dedicated to getting you the answers you need to help your students through the college search process.

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Featured Resources

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Counselor Handbook

A guide to help your students that might be interested in BVU. We hope that you will find this guide helpful and a resource to share with others. 

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College Planning Workbook

The biggest challenge in the college search is knowing where to start. This resource can help high school students at they go through the journey.

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Guide to Winning the FAFSA

Who doesn't love free money, right? Our guide shows why filling out the FAFSA is so important, terminology, where to start, and what you will need to begin.

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Students should file the FAFSA early for significant college savings. Students interested in Buena Vista University should use the code 001847.

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More FAFSA Resources

FAFSA Checklist FAFSA Glossary FAFSA Myths & Realities FAFSA Parent Plus Loans: Are They Right for You? Three Steps to Finding the Best College Deal Appealing Your Aid Award When Family Finances Shift FAFSA Verification: Don't Panic and Don't Wait
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Educational Opportunities

At BVU, our students explore their passions and become empowered to lead.

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Affordability

Ranked a Best Value School among regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report, BVU is committed to keeping college tuition affordable. That’s why 100 percent of our students who apply for financial aid receive it. 

Tuition & Financial Aid Guide to Financing Your BVU Education Scholarship Calculator First-Year Scholarships Guide to Winning the FAFSA
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About BVU

At BVU, we possess an innate instinct to build. It’s rooted in our identity as Beavers and in our belief that we can and should better the world around us. 

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Next Steps

We are building something special on the shores of Storm Lake: vibrant community life, academic excellence, athletic prowess, and hands-on preparation for a meaningful life. We’re building big things in Iowa. 

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Get real answers to your questions about academic programs and college life at Buena Vista University, directly from our students! Learn about the undergrad experience on our Storm Lake campus.

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