When I hear about interesting websites, I will add them to this list. I will try to check out the sites before I list them, but please use good judgment when you use any site. You can click on any link and go directly to that site. Please let me know if you find a problem with any of these links. Remember: Do NOT pay anyone to do a scholarship search for you!!!
College Books for rent at a fraction of the cost: www.chegg.com Once you place your order, books take about four days to arrive. At the end of the semest, you box the books up and mail back.
Admissions.com: a new website offers students parents and educators useful tooks, tips and infromation about the college admissions process.
Scholarship:
www.christianconnector.com provides FREE Christian college information service as well as a $2,500 Christian college scholaship drawing. Simply long on to request information and automatically be entered into the $2,500 scholarship drawing.
www.SchoolSoup.com contains more than $32 Billion in scholarship awards, along with information on ALL aspects of funding a college education.
NEW: School Soup Bookstore searches all of the top online book vendors, finding you the lowest pirce possible on all of your college textbooks.
Knowledge for College: Register on www.collegeanswer.com for numerous offers and benefits. You will be automatically entered in the monthly $1,000 give away. Receive monthly e-letters highlighting important topics, access 2.8 million scholarships and have access to tools to help research schools, evaluate cost and apply to colleges online.
TOPCAT test prepartion websit: Free online SAT and ACT test preparation in English and Spanish. Free access to tutorials, practice sessions, timed sample tests, vocabulary and test taking tips. http://www.collegefortexans.com/
www.fastweb.com - This website has everything including college and scholarship searches and loads of good information. I recommend you sign up here for their free search.
www.AdventuresInEducation.org - This is a great site for information, ideas, and timelines. You can even register to receive weekly newsletters.
www.scholarships.com - Conduct a free college scholarship search. You will also find an abundance of financial aid and loan information to help pay for college.
www.collegeanswer.com - Students and parents can find information on colleges, scholarships, financial aid, and much more. Registration is free, takes just a few minutes, and offers numerous benefits: Automatic entry in our monthly $1,000 scholarship giveaway, Receive monthly e-newsletters highlighting important topics, Access to 2.4 million scholarships via our free scholarship search, Tools to help research schools, evaluate cost, and apply to colleges online.
www.collegeview.com - This website can lead you to scholarships. In May, Collegeview will award $500 to the 20 high schools with the highest percentage of registered students.
www.wiredscholar.com - This site contains information for college-bound students.
www.educaid.com
www.petersons.com/ - Finding the right college, studying for the ACT/SAT, exploring financial aid and advance your career through this site.
Scholarship Directory: This is a web site by Lucille Roybal-Allard with an awesome 50 pages of scholarship information. It has been organized by the deadline dates for each application. http:www.house.gov/roybal-allard/2007_Student_resource_guide.pdf
UPromise: a free service that deposits money into a tax-free account that will accumulate with cash over time as you spend money on everyday purchases like gas and groceries. When you sigh up you canearn up to 25% cash back when you shop at places like eBay, JCPenny, Walmart, McDonald's, Barnes & Noble and hundreds more. All you have to do is visit Upromise.com and register. If you register now, Upromise will put $25 into your account just for signing up.
www.science.education.nih.gov/LifeWorks - Explore more than 100 health and medical science careers.
www.mymajors.com - This site allows students to explore college or university majors and to get more information about the majors and job opportunities available.
Colleges:
www.cappex.com "Through an innovative data exchange, students receive invitations from schools that meet their specifications. Students not only control which schools they communicate with, but also are exposed to more viable college options."
www.window.state.tx.us/scholars/ This website gives the cost and admission requirements for all colleges in Texas. It is a great web site with loads of information.
www.eCampusTours.com - This site offers virtual tours of hundreds of college campuses and many student-focused services to assist in choosing a college and applying for financial aid.
www.mwccpa.com - This website deals with college searches and application and preparation processes. It includes many helpful links and guides and is specific to Lubbock-area students.
www.gototexastech.com: A new website especially for those who are considering going to Texas Tech University.
http://bealonghorn.utexas.edu: Learn more about academic programs and life at UT Austin.
Testing / Testing Preparation:
www.collegeboard.com - Students can register for the SAT and take practice tests. This website also has a lot of great information on colleges, careers, and financial aid. Sign up to receive their monthly newsletter.
http://www.aims.edu/student/assessment/study_guides.htm This is a great website to use to prepare for the accuplacer.
http://testprep.collegefortexans.com - free test preparation site.
Financial Aid:
www.fafsa.ed.gov - This is a link to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). It is fast, free, secure, and easy. You will be able to complete the FAFSA beginning in January 2007 after you have completed your income tax. Apply now for your PIN (personal identification number) at www.pin.ed.gov. With your PIN, you and your parents can electronically sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The PIN simplifies the application process and allows you to get your results faster.
www.collegefortexans.com - This site provides everything Texans need to prepare, apply, and pay for college. Also has free online ACT and SAT tesp preparation materials in English and Spanish.
www.finaid.org - This website has a good section on scholarship scams and what to watch out for as well as good links to lots of other websites.
www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams/ insight into scholarship scams
www.studentaid.ed.gov - Need money for college? The U.S. Department of Education's website explains federal student aid programs and how to apply for them.
www.students.gov - This is a Department of Education site that connects students with government sources and information about careers, planning education, and paying for college.
www.ed.gov/studentaid - This is a Department of Education site that contains Funding Your Education: The Student Guide in English and Spanish and links to other resources.
Student athletes:
www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.html - This website contains the NCAA's scholarship search.
Military:
Marines: www.marines.mil
Air Force: www.airforce.com
Army: www.goarmy.com
Navy: www.navy.com
Coast Guard: www.uscg.mil.com
