--- title: How to use the Graduation Planner (GP) description: The Graduation Planner (GP) is a comprehensive college planning tool. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/how-to-use-the-graduation-planner-gp#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![certforschools.com](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-cert-tool%20(1).png?width=1041&height=415&name=logo-cert-tool%20(1).png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Contact us Contact us How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Help Center](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/?hsLang=en) 2. [Graduation Planner](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/graduation-planner?hsLang=en) # How to use the Graduation Planner (GP) ## The Graduation Planner (GP) is a comprehensive college planning tool. For students to access GP, they will select the **Graduation Planner** from the dropdown menu on the top left-hand corner.  ![](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/hubfs/undefined-Dec-15-2022-05-36-37-0429-PM.png)   Once GP is accessed, the **Student Profile** will be on the screen.    ![](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/hubfs/undefined-Dec-15-2022-05-36-38-1759-PM.png) Students will complete each section, clicking **next** at the bottom of each page. The GP provides for the student to enter not only their academic information but also their activities.  GP then uses the information gathered to help students compare colleges.  ### Colleges Students will select **Colleges **from the top menu bar. Once the colleges screen is pulled up, they can either work with the **Find Colleges** method to search schools based on a multitude of filters or **Enter College Name** if they know the specific colleges that they are interested in.  Their **College List** will be populated on the right-hand side.  ![](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/hubfs/undefined-Dec-15-2022-05-36-39-2842-PM.png)     ### Fit and Match Students will then explore their selected colleges through the **Fit and Match** where they are provided a **College List** to probe. It is important to note that the prediction model that is used is dependent on the accuracy of the information provided. The results are printable.     ![](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/hubfs/undefined-Dec-15-2022-05-36-39-0094-PM.png)    To determine their compatibility with each school, students are given the yearly cost and the following information:   ![](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/hubfs/undefined-Dec-15-2022-05-36-38-3818-PM.png)   ### Cost and Aid Students are given the opportunity to explore the **College Cost **and **Aid. ** This allows students to understand how to plan for the expense of college.  Students will delve into two main components: - **College Cost** - **Aid Forms** You can see the subparts of each section that students will work through.  In addition, there are two great sources of information for students to explore **Code Components** and **Financial Aid Opportunities.**  Students are provided next steps which includes **Merit Aid** and **State Aid. ** The **Aid Form** section will help students understand the relationship between income, allowances, and assets and the cost of college.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    ![](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/hubfs/undefined-Dec-15-2022-05-36-38-8244-PM.png)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  - [Administering Assessments](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/administering-assessments?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Paper-Pencil Assessments](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/administering-assessments?hsLang=en#paper-pencil-assessments) - [Accommodations](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/administering-assessments?hsLang=en#accommodations) - [Test Day Monitor](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/administering-assessments?hsLang=en#test-day-monitor) - [Admin and Teacher Resources](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/admin-and-teacher-resources?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Groups](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/admin-and-teacher-resources?hsLang=en#groups) - [ReAct](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/react?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Navigating ReAct](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/react?hsLang=en#navigating-react) - [Scores](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/scores?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Understanding Student Scores](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/scores?hsLang=en#understanding-student-scores) - [Graduation Planner](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/graduation-planner?hsLang=en) - [Student Accessibility Solutions](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/student-accessibility-solutions?hsLang=en) - [Groups](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/groups?hsLang=en) - [Quizzes](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/quizzes?hsLang=en) - [User Accounts and Passwords](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/user-accounts-and-passwords?hsLang=en) - [Reports](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/reports?hsLang=en) - [Student Platform Features](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/student-platform-features?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Test Strategies](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/student-platform-features?hsLang=en#test-strategies) [![certforschools.com](https://knowledge.certforschools.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-cert-tool%20(1).png?width=1041&height=415&name=logo-cert-tool%20(1).png "certforschools.com")](http://certforschools.com) [mailto:email@email.com](mailto:email@email.com) Copyright © 2026, ePrep, Inc.