Learn about Federal Grants, Loans, and Scholarships

Federal Resources

• Student Aid – U.S. Department of Education provides information on applying for Grants, Campus Based Aid and Student Loans. Click here to find out more.   
• FAFSA – To determine your eligibility for Federal loans to help pay for college, you must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  Click here to get started.  
• Repaying Your Student Loans - The U.S. Department of Education also provides information on how best to repay your student loans.
• Financial Aid for Students: Information web page prepared by the Congressional Research Service for Members of Congress, which guides students through the process of locating and applying for financial aid.
• United States Senate Youth Program website: A one-stop-shop website for teachers, principals and high school students to learn how to apply for a prestigious educational program and for the $5,000 undergraduate college scholarship given to each student delegate.
  
  

Nevada Resources

• Millennium Scholarship: Learn how to qualify and how to maintain your scholarship by going here and clicking on the Millennium Scholarship.

Nevada’s Universities and Colleges
Get information on Nevada’s 8 colleges and universities

• Nevada System of Higher Education
• University of Nevada, Las Vegas
• University of Nevada, Reno
• College of Southern Nevada
• Great Basin College
• Desert Research Institute
• Nevada State College
• Sierra Nevada College
• Truckee Meadows Community College
• Western Nevada College

Finding a Job
Want a good job but don’t want to spend four years or more in college? These resources can help.

• Career Colleges and Technical Schools – Get information on technical schools that teach a specific trade or career. Click here for details.
• Studentjobs.gov – Information on employment opportunities for students within the federal government, whether in high school, college or graduate school. Click here for details.

Get Involved
Find out how to change your community and change the world

Register to Vote
The 2008 election could make history, but only if you participate.  Find out how to register to vote and become involved in your community by clicking here. *Note: for Nevada residents only

Serving Your Country and Community
Learn about opportunities available through the Armed and Volunteer Services

• Air Force
• AmeriCorps
• Army
• Marines 
• Navy
• Nevada National Guard
• Peace Corps

Youth Leadership and Service Organizations
Learn about volunteer opportunities available through one of Nevada’s many non-profit organizations

• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada
• Nevada Youth Alliance
• Southern Nevada Water Authority Youth Advisory Council
• Nevada Boys and Girls State

Sound Off
Tell me what you think by sending me an email.
*Note: I can only respond to Nevadans or those with ties to Nevada

Services for Young Nevadans
As a United States Senator, I am here to serve you.     

Internships

If you would like to be considered for an internship in one of my offices, you may submit your information by visiting the internship section of our website. Our internship section of our website also provides information and links to other internship opportunities in Washington DC.

Academy Nominations

I take great pride in the opportunity to nominate young men and women as candidates to the U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, Merchant Marine Academy and West Point. If you are interested in making a career as an officer in our armed services, click here. for more information.

Kids Link
Fun links to learning sites for kids

• Kids.gov
• FBI Kids
• Smithsonian for Kids
• CIA for Kids
• PBS Kids
• VA for Kids
• Nevada Kids Page
• U.S. Department of State for Youth