Parents' guide

Scholarship Scams (US Federal Trade Commission)  
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/index.html
Need money for college? Unfortunately, in their efforts to pay the bills, many students and their families are falling prey to scholarship scams. The Federal Trade Commission cautions students on how to discover fraud.
Visits: 17556

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: 8432

Information for Parents (US Dept of Education)  
http://www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml?src=pn
Visit this page for links to great online information for parents from the U.S. Department of Education. You'll find information here about financial aid, early college planning, and family involvement in education.
Visits: 5592

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: 4423

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!
Visits: 3405

Campus Security Statistics (US Dept of Education)  
http://ope.ed.gov/security
Your direct link to reported crimes for over 6000 colleges and universities in the U.S. Whether you're thinking of attending a large university, a small liberal arts college, or a community college you'll find their security statistics here.
Visits: 3394

Virginia College Savings Plan  
http://www.virginia529.com
The Virginia College Savings Plan offers families the opportunity to participate in a qualified state college tuition program with both prepaid and savings trust investment options.
Visits: 2991

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: 2531

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: 2440

Golden State ScholarShare College Savings Trust (State of California)  
http://www.scholarshare.com
California offers families a college savings program based on IRS rules for qualified tuition programs that can help California families and others save in order to meet the increasing costs of higher education.
Visits: 2292

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: 1075

No Child Left Behind - Parents' Guide (US Dept of Education)  
http://www.ed.gov/parents/academic/involve/nclbguide/parentsguide.html
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is based on four basic education reform principles, and asks K- 12 schools to measure their success in terms of what each student accomplishes. Find out how to start your child on the road to college education.
Visits: 1010

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: 964

LearnMore Resource Center (IN Commission for Higher Education)  
http://www.learnmoreindiana.org/Pages/default.aspx
Indiana's Pre-K to college connection! From birth to college, here's advice for how you can help your son or daughter at every stage of growth get the foundation needed to succeed in life.
Visits: 683

Parent Resource Centers (US Dept of Education)  
http://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/Programs/EROD/org_list.cfm?category_cd=PRC
Many states offer resources to empower parents, get them involved in their children's learning, and strengthen partnerships between families and educators so all children achieve high educational standards. Find what your state offers.
Visits: 653

Oklahoma College Savings Plan  
http://www.ok4saving.org
The Oklahoma College Savings Plan provides a flexible way to save for children's future college tuition. It offers a choice of investment options, tax advantages, and can be used at any qualified college in the U.S. or abroad.
Visits: 501

College Drinking - Changing the Culture (Natl Institutes of Health)  
http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov
The Task Force on College Drinking provides research-based information about the nature and extent of dangerous drinking to students, parents, high schools and colleges, communities, and others. Get the facts at their website!
Visits: 500

Washington DC College Savings Plan  
http://www.dc529.com
Learn how to save for college and the value of starting early. If you're a DC resident, this web site offers you a wealth of information and directions on how to enroll in a 529 college savings plan.
Visits: 482

Higher Education Ctr for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention   
http://www.edc.org/hec
The Higher Education Center works with colleges to help reduce student problems caused by alcohol, other drug use, and interpersonal violence. Excellent resources for students, parents, and educators, funded by the U.S. Dept of Education.
Visits: 339

Federal Student Aid Natural Disaster Information  
http://www.ifap.ed.gov/disaster.html
The U.S. Department of Education provides links to information the Department has posted related to the impact of the natural disasters on students, colleges, and financial institutions that participate in the federal student assistance programs.
Visits: 21