Resources for Students & Families

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP LINKS:

• Financial Aid Information Page- Find the latest scholarships and set up your own scholarship mailbox where you can receive the latest information by e-mail

• FastWEB- Search for scholarships and set up a mailbox in which new scholarship announcements will be stored

• Federal Student Aid- Website for federal financial aid. The U.S. Department of Education provides a number of resources and videos.

• Clarion University Office of Financial Aid- Financial aid at Clarion University

• Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)'s PHEAA Mentor- The state organization that handles financial aid provides plenty of information on state grants and other assistance in paying for college, along with information on how to choose a college and a major

• Collegenet.com- Database contains over 600,000 awards totaling over $1.6 billion

• www.freschinfo.com- Free scholarship search and information

• FAFSA on the Web- Allows you to submit your FAFSA over the Internet for free

SELECTING A COLLEGE AND/OR MAJOR & APPLYING TO COLLEGE:

• Embark.com- Find links to college and online applications here

• College Express- Offers college searches, online applications, and general advice about college life

• Campus Tours.com- Clearinghouse for virtual campus tours

• College Prep 101- A free online course on how to prepare for college

• Peterson's Colleges and Universities- A comprehensive guide to college admissions

• Kaplan's Admission Tips and Preparation- General information on applying to colleges

• National Center for Education Statistics: College Opportunities- Learn about 9,000 different schools

• College.gov- New web site developed by the U.S. Department of Education to assist students and their parents with college planning

• Khanacademy——提供免费everyon世界一流的教育e. Link your PSAT and SAT scores for individualized learning.

STUDY SKILLS ASSISTANCE & CONTENT HELP:

• A+ Math- Practice algebra problems

• Algebra Help- Learn the basics of algebra, word problems, and basic squares

• S.O.S. Mathematics- Help with Algebra II and pre-calculus

• Dave's Math Table- Help with Algebra II and pre-calculus

ADMISSIONS TESTING PRACTICE & INFORMATION:

• College Board- Allows students to register for the SAT and pick colleges with desired characteristics

• MastersDegree.net- Prepare for the tests and improve your scores

• The ACT Website- Find out about the ACT, try some practice tests, and register online for the ACT

• Number 2- Provides FREE preparation for the SAT

LEARN ABOUT PARTICULAR CAREERS:

• Clarion University Career Services- Look at career information

• Occupational Outlook Handbook- Provides information on various careers, including employment outlooks

• My Future- Provides general career information