Prepare for college
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Think College (US Dept of Education)
http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/edlite-index.html
It's never too early or too late to think about
planning for college. The U.S. Department of
Education has some excellent resources for you at
this site.
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Preparing for College (US Department of Education)
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/preparing.jsp
Education beyond high school can give you choices
that may not otherwise be possible, open doors to
better paying positions, and give you the
opportunity to do the things you enjoy most. Find
out what you need to do to prepare!
Visits: 21088
Interactive Budget Calculator (US Dept of Education)
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan/BudgetCalc/budget.html
This valuable budgeting tool from the Department
of Education lets you enter estimated income and
expenses and determine your financial need for the
school year. Borrow only what you need!
Visits: 10340
Gear Up Program (US Dept of Education)
http://www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html
The Gear Up program is dedicated to increasing the
number of low-income students who are prepared to
enter and succeed in college. Learn about the
program here, then talk to a counselor at your
school to apply.
Visits: 8431
Federal Student Aid - FAFSA4caster
http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/
If you want to begin exploring your financial aid options and get an early start on the financial aid process, FAFSA4caster is for you! By using FAFSA4caster, you and your family will receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid.
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TEACH Grant Program
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/TEACH.jsp
The TEACH Grant Program provides grants of up to four thousand dollars per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.
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Getting Ready for College Early (US Dept of Education)
http://www.ed.gov/pubs/GettingReadyCollegeEarly
An excellent resource for parents of children in
middle school and junior high to help them help
their children prepare for educational success in
college.
Visits: 4422
Federal Aid First
http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/federalaidfirst/index.html
Thinking about attending college? Will you need a loan? If so, think Federal Aid First! Federal loans usually offer borrowers lower interest rates and have more flexible repayment options than loans from banks or other private sources.
Visits: 3650
Savings Bonds for Education (US Dept of the Treasury)
http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/planning/plan_education.htm
Learn about the Education Tax Exclusion, which
allows US savings bond interest to be excluded
from Federal income tax the year that the bonds
are redeemed to pay qualified higher education
expenses. Great information and links!
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America's Literacy Directory - Programs for Adults
http://www.literacydirectory.org
Is higher education in your future? America's
Literacy Directory can help with GED prep or
English as a second language programs, even math
help. Search for programs near you. Sponsored by
the Natl Institute for Literacy.
Visits: 3093
Office of Postsecondary Education (US Dept of Education)
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/opeprogramguide.html
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE)
administers and supports projects that broaden
access to higher education, including the TRIO
programs. Learn more about how OPE works with your
school to help further your college education.
Visits: 2832
Publications and Products (US Dept of Education)
http://www.ed.gov/about/pubs/intro/index.html
The U.S. Department of Education publishes a
wealth of information for teachers,
administrators, policymakers, researchers,
parents, students, and others with a stake in
education. You will find many of these
publications on this WWW Server.
Visits: 2611
Office of Migrant Education (US Dept of Education)
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/ome/programs.html
The Office of Migrant Education at the U.S.
Department of Education has programs and
resources available to help further the education
of migrant and seasonal workers and their college-
bound children.
Visits: 2530
Federal TRIO Programs (US Dept of Education)
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html
The Federal TRIO Programs are six educational
opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate
and support low income, disabled, and first-
generation college students, and help them
progress from middle school through grad school.
Visits: 2498
College Planning Guide - Building Toward a Better Future (US Dept of Energy)
http://www.science.doe.gov/News_Information/Program_Office_Publications/CollegePlanGuide_WEB1.pdf
The College Planning Guide provides useful
information and tips on preparing for college and
becoming a successful applicant for college
admission. To get printed copies, in English or
Spanish, write to collegeinfo@science.doe.gov.
Visits: 2439
NYMentor (NY State Higher Education Services Corp)
http://www.nymentor.com
NYMentor is a free service of NY State that helps
students plan and prepare for college. Learn
about NY colleges and financial aid programs,
choose a school, and get answers to your questions
here.
Visits: 2175
MyMilitaryEducation.org EXIT disclaimer
http://www.mymilitaryeducation.org/
Created by MN Dept. of VA and MN Online to serve the unique higher ed needs of veterans, military members and their families. Information about education benefits, state schools and related issues from a team of experienced advisors and counselors.
Visits: 2063
Kids.gov
http://kids.gov
The official kids' portal for the U.S. government. Kids.gov links to more than 1,200 kid-friendly Web sites that covers information for kids in Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, and Educators.
Visits: 1074
Hurricane Katrina Info for Students & Parents (US Dept of Education)
http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/students.html
Get help here for students and parents whose
schools or families have been affected by
Hurricane Katrina. Important info, links, and
questions & answers, from the office of Federal
Student Aid (FSA).
Visits: 963
Prepararse (Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos )
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/spanish/preparing.jsp
Si usted sigue con sus estudios despuis de la
escuela secundaria, puede disponer de opciones que
de otra manera serman imposibles, asm como
conseguir puestos mejor remunerados y tener la
oportunidad de hacer las cosas que mas le gusten.
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