www.embark.com
information on colleges, majors, scholarships, careers and more
www.collegeboard.org
searchable database of colleges; advice on applications
www.mit.edu:8001/people/cdemello/univ.html
courtesy of MIT, this site includes links to the home pages of more than 2,500 colleges and universities worldwide
www.collegenet.com
searchable database by geography, tuition, enrollment, major
www.petersons.com
www.kaplan.com
extensive links to colleges and universities; advice on admission
www.review.com
Princeton review college search; applications; career advice
www.gocollege.com
college search
www.cbnet.com
interactive guide for the college bound
www.cccu.org
coalition of Christian colleges and universities; provides links to many Christian institutes of higher learning throughout the nation
www.getrecruited.com
provides links to many top U.S. colleges and universities; assists students in seeking scholarships or financial aid from the schools of their choice. There is a questionnaire that matches students with colleges and universities.
www.nelliemae.org
national nonprofit student loan financing
www.fastweb.com
financial aid searches of over 180,000 private scholarships
www.finaid.org
comprehensive, independent guide to financial aid sources
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html
guide to federal grants, loans, and work study
www.ftc.gov
information about scholarship scams from the Federal Trade Commission
www.salliemae.com
planning and paying for college
www.fafsa.ed.gov
fill out the FAFSA form online
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html
find Title IV school codes for the FAFSA here
www.absolutelyscholarships.com
This site is quick and easy to use. It puts students in touch with the best sources that match specific needs.
www.estudentloan.com
includes a LoanFinder for instant comparisons of the nations top lenders and links to online applications. Your specific needs will be matched with up to 12 loan programs. Its fast and free.
www.usagroup.com
USA group information
www.collegeboard.org/finaid/fastud/html/intro.html
lots of information about getting financial aid, scholarships, calculating loan payments, etc.
http://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/index.php?id=23
this is the site for the Hawaii Community Foundation, an excellent source of locally-based scholarships
www.petersons.com
online viewbooks and applications
www.collegeboard.org
downloadable applications for over 800 colleges
www.collegeview.com
electronic application forms
www.xap.com
online applications and college information
www.review.com
these are the people who put out the APPLY! CD with applications to over 500 colleges
www.collegview.com/bookstore/collegegate.html OR
www.icpac.indiana.edu/infoseries/is-15.html
get advice on how to write an effective college essay from these sites
www.act.org
information about the ACT test with samples and online registration
www.kaplan.com
Kaplan test center information
www.review.com
test preparation company
www.collegeboard.org
online registration for SAT
www.number2.com and
www.testu.com
these two sites help students study for the SAT
www.jobbankusa.com/search.html
provides access to many searchable sites for a wide array of employment opportunities including military, technology, legal, medical, and just about everything in between. Searches can be limited by location, skills, and more.
http://stats.bls.gov/oco/home.htm
this is the website for the Occupational Outlook Handbook, an excellent starting place to search for employment information on specific occupations.