College Navigator
Whether it's college or vocational school, this is the perfect tool for helping you find the right college and educational plan for your future!
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US News: Apply to College
Not sure where to start when it comes to applications? This FAQ page acts as a College Appliction 101 crash course. It includes tips, tools, and expert advice that can make the college application process easier.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Guidance
These websites offer financial aid and scholarship guidance:
Career OneStop
"The flagship career, training, and job search website for the U.S. Department of Labor. The website serves job seekers, businesses, students, and career advisors with a variety of free online tools, information and resources."
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FAFSA
"Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or graduate school."
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Federal Student Aid
"Finding financial aid can seem overwhelming when you're trying to get ready for college or career school. It doesn't have to be! We'll walk you through how financial aid works, resources to pay for college, and loan repayment options."
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FinAid
"Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college. It can cover a range of educational expenses, like tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation."
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Massive Open Online Courses
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow you to access a wide variety of courses and lessons for little to no charge.
Coursera
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Khan Academy
"We’re a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere."
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MIT OpenCourseWare
A web-based publication of virtually all MIT course content. OCW is open and available to the world and is a permanent MIT activity.
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Stanford Online
"We also offer an array of free online courses taught by Stanford faculty to lifelong learners worldwide."
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Gale Presents: Peterson’s Test & Career Prep Online
High school and college planning
Teens can access and take practice AP tests, SAT and ACT exams, plus review subject-oriented question banks on lots of subjects. You can also find tips on how to prepare for, apply for, and pay for college — including scholarship information.