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ACT, Inc., is an independent, not-for-profit organization that provides more than a hundred assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of educational planning, career planning, and workforce development.
"This web site is the result of a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education. It is designed to provide information on high growth, in-demand occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain those jobs."
From the United States Department of Education this "site aims to motivate students with inspirational stories and information about planning, preparing and paying for college."
This handbook offers detailed discussions of occupations including degrees, training and other qualifications required, employment outlook, and sources of additional information. Thrall Library has a print version too.
From the U.S. Department of Education, this site has resources for students, parents, educators and the community. Click on the toolbox to view excellent handbooks the department publishes.
Provides direct links to approximately 7,000 college and universities in the U.S. This National Center for Education Statistics website has lots of information.
Peterson's is in the business to sell products, but they also offer some great services and information for free. This site is worth the time to explore.
Hints and tips excerpted from the books 10 Things You Gotta Know About Choosing a College and 10 Things You Gotta Know About College Application Essays. Topics include: The Basics of Choosing a College, Elite Schools, State Schools, Liberal Arts Schools, Two-Year Schools, Specialty Schools, Distance-Learning Schools, The College Application Essay, The Admissions Committee, Choosing Your Topic, Framing and Writing Your Essay, and Sample Essays.
This award winning website ranks undergraduate and graduate schools and programs, and provides a wealth of information on financial aid, the college application process and career planning. To get started , choose one of the four tabs: college, graduate school, financial aid, or career. Includes an extensive database of information on 1,400 colleges and universities, searchable by name or criteria.
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The following are commercial sites with a variety of services including electronic applications and search engines that will match schools to meet your criteria. They are free to use, but with your permission, some may pass on information about you.
Topics include: Financial aid, Money Management and Credit Cards, Changing Insurance Needs, Taxes. Provided by Federal Citizen Information Center (FCIC) of the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA).
A scholarship search service that matches a profile provided by you to scholarship possibilities from their database of over 275,000 scholarships. Although it is free, you must register, and with your permission, your profile will be given to the site's sponsors.
Information concerning federal government grants and loans as well as links to state and funding sources. Includes an electronic version of the FAFSA and a listing of the Title IV codes.
The Council serves as an information clearinghouse and accreditor for the distance study/correspondence school field. Their site has a directory of accredited institutions, accessible alphabetically and by subject.
Excelsior College, formerly Regents College, was originally founded in 1971 as the external degree program of the University of the State of New York. It is now a private independently chartered institution based in Albany that grants degrees in business, nursing, liberal arts and technology. Regents College provides the opportunity to receive credit for college level achievement and knowledge through testing and evaluation.
This site has a great annotated link directory of online colleges, Internet universities, and training institutes including accreditation status. "Online Since 1989, our national distance learning degree rankings help consumers get educated about the best online colleges and universities. GetEducated.com is the only distance learning college directory that offers free listings to CHEA-accredited universities, and that bars advertising from fake universities and online diploma mills. No Degree Mills  No Online Universities Accredited by Fake Agencies. Just thousands of accredited online universities offering masters, bachelors, and doctorates through distance learning."
"Contains links to pages created by faculty worldwide who are using the Web to deliver class materials." Many of the sites have lecture notes as well as actual course materials. Get an education for free! Note: The World Lecture Hall has not been kept up to date lately. You may find some dead links. (November 2000)
Hints and tips excerpted from the book "10 Things You Gotta Know About Your First Year of College." Topics include: Arriving on Campus, The First Night, Orientation, Your Student ID, Finding Your Way Around, The First Day of Classes, Buying Your Books, Grades and Your GPA, Dorm and Campus Life, The Greek System, Drinking, Drugs, Dating, Physical and Mental Health, Money, Studying, Your College Identity, and Handling Your New Independence.
Pamphlets on college related survival topics from time management and study skills to sexual assault and impulse management. The pamphlets have been developed by universities and colleges nationwide. Scroll down to view and choose from an alphabetical list of pamphlet topics.
This database of over 9,000 colleges, universities, career and technical schools may be searched by geographical area, school type, and program of study.
Information regarding non-degree granting proprietary schools in New York State. Explains what a prorietary school is, gives advice on choosing one and has an alphabetical listing of all licensed proprietary schools in New York.
RWM provides a database of private postsecondary vocational schools in all 50 states. It is organized first by state, then by training occupation. Click on state to begin.
Elderhostel, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization with 25 years of experience providing high-quality, affordable, educational adventures for adults who are 55 and older. These short-term educational programs are a fun and exciting way for you to share new ideas, explore new places and make new friends.
CIEE is one of the largest international educational organizations. It provides opportunities for young people to study, work or travel abroad. Hundreds of colleges and universities are members of the Council.
The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) is a membership organization of nearly 220 higher education institutions in the United States and 34 other countries that are committed to international exchange. ISEP serves its member institutions and their students by facilitating affordable university-level exchanges on a reciprocal basis.
