College, Financial Aid and Career Information
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY HOME PAGES
Links to College and University Home Pages
Links to the web sites of more that 3,000 colleges and universities worldwide. The homepages of American universities.
U.S. Universities, Listed by State
UT Austin provides links to web sites of accredited colleges, listed by state.Internet Quick Reference: Colleges and Universities
Courtesy of the University of Indiana, this site includes links to the home pages of more than 6,000 colleges and universities in North America. For easy access to American universities only, follow the link to: American Universities. Also links to higher educational institutions in 152 countries.Community Colleges
Links to state listings of more than 800 two-year, post-secondary institutions offering certificate programs and associate degrees.Community College Web
Locate the Web sites of more than 1,200 community colleges.
IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL COLLEGES
College Opportunities On-Line
Search for colleges based on its location, program, or degree offerings either alone or in combination. The more criteria you specify, the smaller the number of colleges that will fit your criteria. Brought to you by the National Center for Education Statistics.CollegeView College Search Service
A free service with profiles of 3,700+ colleges and universities, electronic applications, financial aid information, and career planning tools.Study Abroad
Thousands of academic programs in more than 100 countries throughout the world, with links to study abroad programs, academic courses, and internships; searchable by country, subject, and language.
COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY NEWSPAPERS
College News
A free campus newswire service that includes links to campus and student-run newspapers on 250+ campuses, worldwide.
CAMPUS SAFETY
Security on Campus
Includes top stories in the news about campus security as well as a searchable database of crime statistics on campus.Campus Security Statistics
From the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Postsecondary Education, this site includes information on the reported criminal offenses from 6000+ colleges and universities.
APPLYING ONLINE
Common Application--NAASP
191 selective, independent colleges and universities use one common application form for admission to their undergraduate programs. Students complete, photocopy, and send the form to any of the participating colleges.Apply!
Offered in conjunction with Princeton Review, this site provides actual applications online.
GENERAL COLLEGE INFORMATION SITES
College Board Online
The most comprehensive college information site, College Board Online includes College Board tests, programs, and online registration, a searchable database of colleges, financial aid information, career planning information, and even a fee-based essay evaluation service.College Rankings 2003
Includes "rankings" for national universities, liberal arts colleges, regional colleges and universities, and specialty schools. In addition, it provides rankings for selected majors and departments.College Catalogs
Provides PDF files (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) of 6000+ North American catalogs representing 2-year, 4-year and graduate institutions, as well as law, medical and specialty schoolsPeterson's Education Center
Information about educational programs at all levels and searchable databases of colleges and academic programs.NCAA Eligibility Requirements
For student athletes planning to pursue a NCAA sport in college. Includes rules and regulations on recruitment, eligibility, gender equity, EADA forms, and more.
Financial Aid Information from the U.S. Department of Education
This site provides information and documents about federal student financial aid programs and how to apply for them. Includes a Student Guide to Financial Aid.U.S. Dept. of Education's Student Financial Assistance (SFA) Information
Provides links to financial aid information and how to apply including instructions for completing the FAFSA application. Be sure to check out:
Financial Aid Information from the U.S. Department of Education
FAFSA on the Web
Families may use this site to complete and submit directly over the Internet the FAFSA Application for Federal Student Aid.FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
This page (sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators) provides links to many sources of information about student financial aid. It also includes a Scholarship Scam Alert with important information about current scams and how to avoid them.SallieMae's Plan For College
Courtesy of the SallieMae (the nations's leading provider of educational loans), this site includes information for parents to determine college costs, savings, expected family contributions, and estimated borrowing needs.The College Board's Student and Parent Loan Information
This extensive site includes debt planning tips, college cost and expected family contribution worksheets, and information about a variety of loan programs.
Fastweb
Students register for free scholarship information at Fastweb, one of the Internet's largest free scholarship search sites. Requires registration.Scholarship Scams (FTC)
From the Federal Trade Commission, includes Report to Congress on College Scholarship Fraud, PDF files of articles, booklets, posters, bookmarks, and more. Also provides a list of defendants in scholarship scams and help in filing a complaint.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook
Employment trends in the electronic version of the 2002-2003 Occupational Outlook Handbook. The entire handbook, searchable by keyword, is included.Mapping Your Future
Information and links to a variety of college and career planning organizations.CareerMosaic
A searchable jobs database, resume posting service, online job fair information, and industry specific employment information. The college connection has internship information and employment.America's Job Bank
Job seekers may create and post resumes, search for specific jobs by location, agency, or position, and examine job market information such as occupational trends.JobStar
Links to resources for planning a career, salary information, resume tips, and real life stories from workers in many fields.