After logging into Go to College, you can start your search by typing a question, request, or keywords that describe what you’re looking for.
You can type your prompts using natural, conversational language just as if you were talking to another human. You can ask clarifying questions about results or change the details of what you’re looking for by asking a new question at any time.
Save and Share Scholarship Lists
After searching, you can click Generate List at the bottom of your results to save a scholarship list on your My Lists tab. Lists are saved for 90 days.
You can share saved lists with other signed-in users or print them by clicking Share on a saved list.
Lists that have been shared with you can be saved to your My Lists tab by opening the shared URL and clicking Save to My List.
Search Tips
Keep the following in mind to help you use Go to College more effectively.
- Hold Shift + Enter to create a new line of text.
- The more specific and detailed you are about what you’re looking for, the better your results will be.
- If you don’t like the response you receive, try rephrasing your prompt or providing additional details.
- Ask follow-up questions to help refine and clarify the results.
- Sometimes formatting, such as numbered or bulleted lists, can help the chatbot better understand your needs.
FAQ
Is the Go to College tool available to everyone?
Yes, the Go to College tool is accessible to everyone, not just University of Michigan students.
Do I need to provide personal or identifiable information to use the tool?
No, you do not need to provide any personal or identifiable information to use the Go to College tool. Users should be specific about their situation and specific needs only.
What types of sensitive or personally-identifiable data does Go to College collect?
We only collect the information required to run the Go to College service. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for information on the data we collect and how that data is used.
Does U-M use my data to train its AI models?
No, the University of Michigan does not engage in training Go to College, nor do we share any user-specific data to improve AI models.
How has Go to College been trained?
The University of Michigan uses commercially available generative AI models. These models were trained by the service providers and are informed by three key data sources: publicly accessible information found on the internet, licensed data from third-party providers, and inputs from users or human trainers.
Who can view my prompts and other personal data?
The use of personal information collected by this service is safeguarded through several mechanisms, including Information Assurance and U-M policies, such as Privacy and the Need to Monitor and Access Records (SPG 601.11) and Institutional Data Stewardship Policy (SPG 601.12).
We may also share your personal information when required by law, or when we believe sharing will help to protect the safety, property, or rights of U-M, members of the U-M community, and U-M guests. Please read the privacy notice for Go to College Services for additional information.
Can I save conversations?
No, individual chat conversations cannot be saved. However, you can save lists of scholarships returned in chat conversation results by first searching, then clicking Generate List at the bottom of your results. Scholarship lists are saved on the My Lists tab for 90 days.
Can I share results?
Yes, you can share results with other signed in users. Open a scholarship list saved to your My Lists tab and click Share to generate a shareable URL. You can save lists that have been shared with you by opening the URL and clicking Save to My List.
Can I print results?
Yes. Open a scholarship list saved to your My Lists tab. Click Share, then click Print list.