College Resources
ACT
- www.actstudent.org
- Register online for the ACT at this site. Find college and financial aid information as well as college applications.
- College Board
- www.collegeboard.com
- This site covers every stage of college preparation. Has a very comprehensive searchable database that matches student’s preferences to colleges, a financial aid calculator, SAT test dates and on-line registration.
- Common Application
- www.commonapp.org
- The common application is used by over 230 selective colleges and universities for admissions. These schools are listed and the application may be downloaded at this site.
FINANCIAL AID/SCHOLARSHIPS
- Colleges, Scholarships, & Financial Aid Page
- www.college-scholarships.com
- Links to 101 TOP College, University and Scholarship Web Pages.
- Athletic Aid
- www.athleticaid.com
- Sports scholarships, financial aid and college search resources for students and student athletes.
- College Planning Network
- www.collegeplan.org
- This site provides students and families with information on financial aid and scholarships. A free search of the Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide is featured.
- FAFSA on the Web
- www.fafsa.ed.gov
- This is the electronic version of the FAFSA. You can register for your PIN, fill out your FAFSA and check the status of your submitted FAFSA.
- FastWEB
- www.fastweb.com
- This site has a very complete scholarship search database. Over 400,000 available scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans are listed. Site provides the student with a customized list of possible awards that match their profile. Site will also e-mail new scholarships opportunities as they come in and provides a form letter to send in for more information.
- Financial Aid Information Page
- www.finaid.org
- This site is full of valuable information and has links to most financial aid resources and to many Department of Education documents and forms. Financial aid calculators.
- National Collegiate Athletic Association
- www.ncaa.org
- Official web site of the NCAA
- CSS/Financial Aid Profile
- www.profileonline.collegeboard.com
- Many schools and scholarship programs require additional financial information and use the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE for this purpose. Use this site to register for the PROFILE application.
- ROTC
- Air Force www.afrotc.com
- Army www.goarmy.com/rotc/
- Navy www.nrotc.navy.com
- SallieMae : College Answer
- www.collegeanswer.com
- This site offers financial aid information and the College Answer Scholarship Search– one of the nation’s largest databases of student aid. Students who enter their profile will electronically receive a list of available opportunities. Also has a calculator for expected college costs, and financial aid tips and information.
Student Financial Aid – U.S. Department of Education
- www.studentaid.ed.gov
- This site tells you everything you want to know about the FAFSA and the federal grant and loan programs.
- United Negro College Fund
- www.uncf.org
- The United Negro College Fund awards scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students attending a UNCF member institution as well as to those students attending a historically black colleges and majority institutions.
- Washington Financial Aid Association
- www.wfaa.org
- This site provides resources for Washington students, links to other related sites and college planning information.
- Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education
- www.wiche.edu
- This site provides information on the Western Undergraduate Exchange program. The program allows qualified students to enroll at reduced rates. The site lists all states participating in the program.
CAREER PLANNING
- Mapping Your Future
- www.mappingyourfuture.org
- This site has career planning information including useful tips on job hunting resumes and interviewing. Also has occupational information and interest assessment.
- Military Career Guide
- www.militarycareers.com
- This site provides details on 152 military occupations. Training, advancement and educational opportunities in each service are described.
- My Future
- www.myfuture.com
- This is a site for non-college careers, including the military and vocational career. It has an interest survey to help students identify careers. It also has a section on personal finance and a guide to interviewing.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook
- www.bls.gov
- Job descriptions, salaries, working conditions, educational requirements, and job outlook.
- Quintessential Careers
- www.quintcareers.com
- A comprehensive career development site with resources and information for all ages
- WA State Apprenticeship Program
- www.lni.wa.gov
- Find out what an apprenticeship is and what it can do for you. Get general information and contact numbers for Washington State Apprenticeship offices.
COMMUNITY SERVICE
- Corporation for National Service
- www.cns.gov
- Site for service to communities. Links to Learn and Serve America and AmeriCorps.
- Landmark Volunteers
- www.teenink.com
- Summer service opportunities for high school students at 57 nationally recognized nonprofit historical landmarks, cultural institutions, environmental programs and social service institutions located in 20 states.
- Volunteer Match
- www.volunteermatch.org
- Volunteer opportunities in the Seattle area are posted on this site.