Resources for Students and Families

FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP LINKS:

• Financial Aid Information Page- Find the latest scholarships and set up your own scholarship mailbox where you can receive the latest information by e-mail
• FastWEB - Search for scholarships and set up a mailbox in which new scholarship announcements will be stored
• Mapping Your Future - Information on planning for postsecondary education and paying for it
• The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education - Comprehensive guide to federal financial aid published by the U.S. Department of Education
• Clarion University Office of Financial Aid - Financial aid at Clarion University
• Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)'s PHEAA Mentor - The state organization that handles financial aid provides plenty of information on state grants and other assistance in paying for college, along with information on how to choose a college and a major
• Collegenet.com - Database contains over 600,000 awards totaling over $1.6 billion
• www.freschinfo.com - Free scholarship search and information  
• FAFSA on the Web - Allows you to submit your FAFSA over the Internet for free

SELECTING A COLLEGE AND/OR MAJOR & APPLYING TO COLLEGE:

• Embark.com - Find links to college and online applications here 
• College Express - Offers college searches, online applications, and general advice about college life 
• Campus Tours.com - Clearinghouse for virtual campus tours 
• College Prep 101 - A free online course on how to prepare for college 
• Peterson's Colleges and Universities - A comprehensive guide to college admissions 
• College View - Search for a college and find out what college life is like 
• Kaplan's Admission Tips and Preparation - General information on applying to colleges 
• National Center for Education Statistics: College Opportunities - Learn about 9,000 different schools 
• Pathways to College - Helps you find a college
• College.gov - New web site developed by the U.S. Department of Education to assist low-income, first-generation students and their parents with college planning

STUDY SKILLS ASSISTANCE & CONTENT HELP:

• A+ Math - Practice algebra problems
• Algebra Help - Learn the basics of algebra, word problems, and basic squares
• S.O.S. Mathematics - Help with Algebra II and pre-calculus
• Dave's Math Table - Help with Algebra II and pre-calculus
• Quizlet - Simple tools that let you study anything for free
• Study Stack - use your computer to display a stack of "virtual cards" which contain information about a certain subject
• Flashcard Exchange - web-based flashcard program
• Flashcard Machine - a free service for creating web-based study flashcards
• ProProfs - web-based tools that build & test knowledge

ADMISSIONS TESTING PRACTICE & INFORMATION:

• Educational Testing Service - Information about the SAT college entrance exam
• College Board - Allows students to register for the SAT and pick colleges with desired characteristics
• PowerPrep - Prepare for the tests and improve your scores
• The ACT Website - Find out about the ACT, try some practice tests, and register online for the ACT
• Number 2 - Provides FREE preparation for the SAT

LEARN ABOUT PARTICULAR CAREERS:

• Career Mosaic - Learn more about the world of work 
• Clarion University Career Services - Look at career information

• Occupational Outlook Handbook - Provides information on various careers, including employment outlooks
• My Future - Provides general career information