Internet resources are a great way of researching and gaining insight about the college planning and application process. They can also assist you in learning about scholarship opportunities and financial aid.
The following are some links that may be helpful for you:
| The College Board CollegeBoard.com |
Everything you need to know about SAT program testing and the CSS Financial Aid Profile. Includes a college search, financial aid information and estimator and a great deal of college information for students and parents. |
| ACT ACT.org |
Everything you need to know about ACT program testing. Includes a college search, online applications, advice, timelines and a great deal of college information for students and parents. |
| Princeton Review PrincetonReview.com |
Test prep company. Explores potential careers and majors, college search, online applications, test prep information and financial aid information. |
| Kaplan Kaplan.com |
Test prep company. Visit the one-stop resource for test prep, admissions, state testing, school and career information. |
| Peterson's Petersons.com |
The company that publishes guidebooks. The site includes a college search, information on financial aid, test preparation, online applications, and information on colleges. An excellent resource for information on summer enrichment programs. |
| US News & World Report USNews.com |
The magazine publisher and college ranker. Site includes a college search, college comparisons, information, advice, and the infamous rankings. |
| Go College GoCollege.com |
On-line practice SAT and ACT. College search, financial aid tips, scholarship search, and information on distance learning. |
| My MAJORS MyMajors.com |
My Majors asks you about your experience with high school courses in a short interview. My Majors then analyzes this information and suggests six majors to think about. They also give you more information about these majors, including what types of courses you would take to get a degree and what jobs are available to graduates with each major. |
| What Can I Do With A Major www.uncw.edu/stuaff/career/majors |
This site helps you connect majors with careers. It includes an outline of common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities, as well as links to websites that provide information about the majors and related careers.To navigate select your subject of interest from the "Explore & Research Careers" menu on the left. |
| California Colleges CaliforniaColleges.edu |
Information, links, and planning information for all California colleges. |
| Catholic Colleges CatholicCollegesOnline.org |
Options to assist students and parents in the college search process. It has a search function that produces a list of Catholic colleges and universities that meet criteria established by the user. |
| California State University CSUMentor.edu |
General information about the CSU system, the CSU application and links to the 23 CSU campuses. |
| Community Colleges CCCCO.edu |
American Association of Community Colleges-information about community college and a nationwide community college locator. |
| University of California UniversityofCalifornia.edu |
General information about the UC system, the UC application and links to the ten UC campuses. |
| FAFSA Online FAFSA.ed.gov |
Discover financial aid opportunities. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form on-line. |
| FastWeb FastWeb.com |
The most comprehensive of scholarship searches-you must register; however, it is free. |
| Federal Student Aid StudentAid.ed.gov |
Very comprehensive site covering all aspects of financial aid. |
| FinAid FinAid.org |
Information on all aspects of financial aid. |
| Nellie Mae NellieMae.org |
National nonprofit student loan financing and services; tips for early/late savers; saving investment options for parents; loan comparison chart; frequently asked questions about paying for college. |
| Sallie Mae SallieMae.com |
Information on education loans; tips on shopping for financial aid. |
| Ventura County Scholarships VCCF.org |
Scholarships for students living and/or attending high school in Ventura County. |
| NCAA NCAA.org |
National Collegiate Athletic Association Information for student-athletes-eligibility, recruiting and much more. |
| NAIA NAIA.org |
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletes. Information for student-athletes and links to member institutions. |
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