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Senator Harry Reid meets with Nevadans for Power Shift 2009, a national youth conference to promote clean energy and green jobs.

Senator Harry Reid meets with Nevadans for Power Shift 2009, a national
youth conference to promote clean energy and green jobs.

The Path to College

As students begin the process of choosing a college or other postsecondary school option, an area of study, and payment options, they quickly learn that finding the most basic information on these topics can be challenging. I put together this resource guide – the Path to College – to help Nevada students that are interested in pursuing higher education.

Keeping the Door to College Open
As a college degree becomes more important for success, the high cost has put higher education out of reach for too many, and strained the budgets of students and their families. Making college more affordable and accessible for Nevada’s students has been one my top legislative priorities. Last session, Congress passed the College Cost Reduction and Access Act, which provided more than $20 billion in new student aid and benefits—the largest increase in student aid since the G.I. Bill. This legislation also expanded loan forgiveness options, cut student loan interest rates, provided a significant increase to the Pell Grant, and included a new program to make loan payments income-contingent. .

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act also increased the maximum Pell Grant by $500, from $4,850 to $5,350 for the 2009-10 school year, and created the American Opportunity Credit, a $2,500 new, partially-refundable tax credit for higher education expenses. In these challenging economic times, it is particularly important to assist Nevada students and families with the cost of college.

As students begin the process of choosing a college or other postsecondary school option, an area of study, and payment options, they quickly learn that finding the most basic information on these topics can be challenging. I put together this resource guide – the Path to College– to help Nevada students that are interested in pursuing higher education.

Click here to download "The Path to College".

Learn about Federal Grants, Loans, Scholarships, and the GI Bill

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.
GI Bill: Information is available from the Department of Veterans Affairs website and through several fact sheets.

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

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

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

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

Page Program

If you would like to apply for the Senate Page Program, you may submit your information by filling out the online page application form.

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

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