Financial Resources
College Answer- Lots of information about planning and paying for college, owned and operated by Sallie Mae.
CollegeToolkit- Comprehensive scholarship site.
Education Planner- Lots of information about finding, choosing and paying for college. Available in Spanish.
FAFSA- Free application for federal student aid information. Available in Spanish.
FAFSA4CASTER- Direct link to the FAFSA estimator.
FASTWEB- Free searchable scholarship database.
Financial Aid- Financial aid, scholarship information and early financial aid estimators.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund- Scholarship information for Latino students.
Latino College Dollars- Scholarship search. Available in Spanish.
Managing College Costs- Overview of financial aid process, affordable college options, scholarship information, etc.
Questbridge- Connect low-income students to some highly selective universities as well as scholarship opportunities.
Athletics
NAIA- National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics. Information on NAIA teams and NAIA athletic scholarships.
NCAA- This is the National Collegiate Athletic Association's website. In includes statistics, divisions listed by sport (Division I, II, and III), athletic schedules and links to the clearinghouse site.
NCAA Eligibility Center- For college bound DI & DII athletes. This is the site where students register with the clearinghouse; includes initial eligibility and requirements.
NCAA- This is the National Collegiate Athletic Association's website. In includes statistics, divisions listed by sport (Division I, II, and III), athletic schedules and links to the clearinghouse site.
NCAA Eligibility Center- For college bound DI & DII athletes. This is the site where students register with the clearinghouse; includes initial eligibility and requirements.
Culturally Specific
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities-List of member institutions and HACU programs.
Hispanic Caucus Institute- Excellent resources for Puerto Rican and Latino students.
Hispanic Caucus Institute- Excellent resources for Puerto Rican and Latino students.
Other College Related Websites
Career Information-Career descriptions, qualities, education and skills needed.
College Confidential- Discussion forums about college searches, financial aid, testing, etc.
College Results-Check graduation rates for nearly any four-year college or university.
Colleges That Change Lives-Based on the book, this site offers more insight into forty schools.
College Zone- Illinois Student Assistance Commission - Information on financial aid and scholarships.
Common Application-College application used by over 415 colleges in 2010-11.
Education Planner-Lots of information about finding, choosing, and paying for college. Available in Spanish.
First in the Family-Comprehensive information for first generation college students.
Occupational Outlook Handbook-Employment and job information - includes job descriptions, salaries, majors.
Peterson's-Includes college searches, financial aid, career planning, test information and student links.
Princeton Review-Includes college searches, financial aid, career planning, test information and student links.
Unigo -Several different college resources.
Work Colleges-Links to the colleges that integrate work and education. Some are TUITION FREE!
Test Optional Colleges-Lists of all test score optional colleges and universities.
See Metea's ACT/SAT Test Prep Resource Sheet test prep options and testing dates and deadlines.
Virtual College ToursVirtual Campus Tours-Virtual tours of college campuses.
eCampus Tours- Tour campuses using virtual images. Requires registration.
College Confidential- Discussion forums about college searches, financial aid, testing, etc.
College Results-Check graduation rates for nearly any four-year college or university.
Colleges That Change Lives-Based on the book, this site offers more insight into forty schools.
College Zone- Illinois Student Assistance Commission - Information on financial aid and scholarships.
Common Application-College application used by over 415 colleges in 2010-11.
Education Planner-Lots of information about finding, choosing, and paying for college. Available in Spanish.
First in the Family-Comprehensive information for first generation college students.
Occupational Outlook Handbook-Employment and job information - includes job descriptions, salaries, majors.
Peterson's-Includes college searches, financial aid, career planning, test information and student links.
Princeton Review-Includes college searches, financial aid, career planning, test information and student links.
Unigo -Several different college resources.
Work Colleges-Links to the colleges that integrate work and education. Some are TUITION FREE!
Test Optional Colleges-Lists of all test score optional colleges and universities.
See Metea's ACT/SAT Test Prep Resource Sheet test prep options and testing dates and deadlines.
Virtual College ToursVirtual Campus Tours-Virtual tours of college campuses.
eCampus Tours- Tour campuses using virtual images. Requires registration.