HELENA — With the school year now underway, many seniors are looking ahead and beginning the process of applying to college.

"It's very overwhelming, I think," said Jaycee Coy, a senior at Capital High School.

Like many others in her grade, she is considering her next steps after graduation.

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"It's hard to know where you want to go and if you're sure about it, and finances and stuff like that," said Coy. "It is very stressful."

While this chapter of life is stressful for many students, one thing that can help is the Apply Montana portal , available through the Montana University System.

Apply Montana is the central portal for 16 public colleges and universities i

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