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Internet Resources
www.fafsa.ed.gov The Free Application for Federal Student Aid can be filled out and sent in electronically from this website. This is the application you need to fill out in order to be considered for grants (free money for college) and government loans (money that you pay back at a low interest rate after leaving college). Most colleges also use this application to award need-based financial aid.
www.collegeboard.com This is the official website for information on the SAT test. It also includes helpful information on colleges nationwide. You can search for and compare colleges, get helpful tips on writing essays, and take a few practice test questions.
www.act.org This is the official website of the ACT test. You can register for the test, view upcoming test dates, and use their financial aid planner to estimate how much money you’ll need for college.
http://wue.wiche.edu Students that are residents of 15 participating western states can apply for a program that makes them eligible to receive reduced tuition (up to 150%) at participating public institutions outside their home state.
www.tuitionfundingsources.com/ This is a great place to start looking for funding.
www.idcis.intocareers.org This website includes links to scholarships available nationwide, easy to access information on specific higher education institutions, an interest profiler to help you find jobs that match your abilities and interests, information on careers, and much more!
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www.fastweb.com This website includes scholarship and financial aid options.
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net If you are a high school athlete who intends to compete in college sports at either a division I or II school, you need to register here. This enables you to qualify for athletic scholarships.
www.bls.gov/oco This is the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook. It is a handy reference for researching career choices including wages, training and education required, growth in the field, and related occupations.
www.collegebasics.com Check out this website for helpful tips about taking tests, planning for college, and writing essays. This site was designed by a guidance counselor, a teacher, and a university dean.
http://www.rwm.org/rwm/tf_ida.html This is a site dedicated to Idaho vocational and technical schools.
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