Government Resources |
National Institute for Literacy - is an independent federal organization leading the national effort toward a fully
literate nation in the 21st century. At least 40 million adults in the U.S. need stronger literacy skills in order to
take full advantage of continuing lifelong learning opportunities. NIFL's mission is to ensure that the highest
quality of literacy services is available to these adults. |
Public Library
Locator - If you know some, but not all, of the identifying information
about a public library, the Public Library Locator can help you! All you have to do is enter the information to
search for public libraries in any area of the U.S. |
Student Loans - Difficulty Repaying - This site, from the Department of Education, offers you links and steps for resolving
a student loan problem. |
Students.Gov -
(Department of Education) - Students.gov provides you with easy access to information and resources from the
U.S. government. From choosing the right college, applying online for financial aid and scholarships, or
finding summer internships or jobs, this site has it all in one place. |
U.S.
Department of Education - Pubs Online Ordering System - This system is
intended to help you identify and order U.S. Department of Education products. |
Youth in the 21st
Century - The Office of Youth Services (OYS) is part of the Office of
Workforce Investment. Puzzled about your future? Explore and get on track! This site has information on
career planning, job preparation, and much more. |
Private Resources |
Advanced Placement
Program (AP) - AP gives students an opportunity to take college-level
courses and exams while still in high school. |
Educational Testing Service
(ETS) - a private nonprofit company that develops and administers tests
worldwide. |
Friends of Libraries USA - is a membership organization of more than two thousand local Library Friends
groups. Its mission is to motivate and support local Friends groups across the country in their efforts to preserve
and strengthen libraries. |
Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT)® - Learn more about the GMAT
which measures general verbal, mathematical, and analytical writing skills. |
Graduate Record
Examination - Learn about the GRE, test fees, dates and locations of test
centers. |
More Science, Technology and Invention - This site features current
exhibitions at the Smithsonian - including online exhibitions, research projects, and resource
guides. |
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) - An information source on the
SATI and SATII tests, test preparation and more. |
TOEFL - This site has
registration information, test center locations and schedules, identification requirements, sample questions,
and information about test scores. |