Parents' guide
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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: 19541
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: 9127
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: 6000
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: 3683
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: 3557
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: 3268
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: 2899
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: 2828
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: 2722
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: 1512
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: 1120
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: 817
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: 807
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: 775
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: 586
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: 579
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: 550
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: 422
Mapping Your Future EXIT disclaimer
http://www.mappingyourfuture.biz/planyourcareer/
Sponsored by a group of federal student loan
guaranty agencies, Mapping-Your-Future provides
students and parents with information on planning
a career, selecting a school, and paying for
college.
Visits: 6137
Texas Tomorrow Funds EXIT disclaimer
http://www.texastomorrowfunds.org
Texas offers two college savings plans that can
make it easier to save for college: the Guaranteed
Tuition Plan and the College Investment Plan. Get
the details on both at this web site.
Visits: 2687