High School Students

Get the right start on preparing for college with our free information for High School that are preparing for college. Our informative articles and free resources can help you make a seamless transition to college.

Think College (US Dept of Education) - http://www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/edlite-index.html
It's never too early or too late to think about planning for college. The U.S. Department of Education has some excellent resources for you at this site.

Preparing for College (US Department of Education) - http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/preparing.jsp
Education beyond high school can give you choices that may not otherwise be possible, open doors to better paying positions, and give you the opportunity to do the things you enjoy most. Find out what you need to do to prepare!

Interactive Budget Calculator (US Dept of Education) - http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan/BudgetCalc/budget.html
This valuable budgeting tool from the Department of Education lets you enter estimated income and expenses and determine your financial need for the school year. Borrow only what you need!

Gear Up Program (US Dept of Education) - http://www.ed.gov/programs/gearup/index.html
The Gear Up program is dedicated to increasing the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in college. Learn about the program here, then talk to a counselor at your school to apply.

Getting Ready for College Early (US Dept of Education) - http://www.ed.gov/pubs/GettingReadyCollegeEarly
An excellent resource for parents of children in middle school and junior high to help them help their children prepare for educational success in college.

Savings Bonds for Education (US Dept of the Treasury) - http://www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/planning/plan_education.htm
Learn about the Education Tax Exclusion, which allows US savings bond interest to be excluded from Federal income tax the year that the bonds are redeemed to pay qualified higher education expenses. Great information and links!

America's Literacy Directory - Programs for Adults - http://www.literacydirectory.org
Is higher education in your future? America's Literacy Directory can help with GED prep or English as a second language programs, even math help. Search for programs near you. Sponsored by the Natl Institute for Literacy.

Office of Postsecondary Education (US Dept of Education) - http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/opeprogramguide.html
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) administers and supports projects that broaden access to higher education, including the TRIO programs. Learn more about how OPE works with your school to help further your college education.

Office of Migrant Education (US Dept of Education) - http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/oese/ome/programs.html
The Office of Migrant Education at the U.S. Department of Education has programs and resources available to help further the education of migrant and seasonal workers and their college- bound children.

Publications and Products (US Dept of Education) -
http://www.ed.gov/about/pubs/intro/index.html
The U.S. Department of Education publishes a wealth of information for teachers, administrators, policymakers, researchers, parents, students, and others with a stake in education. You will find many of these publications on this WWW Server.

Federal TRIO Programs (US Dept of Education) -
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/trio/index.html
The Federal TRIO Programs are six educational opportunity outreach programs designed to motivate and support low income, disabled, and first- generation college students, and help them progress from middle school through grad school.

College Planning Guide - Building Toward a Better Future (US Dept of Energy) -
http://www.science.doe.gov/feature/WFD/CollegePlanGuide_WEB1.pdf
The College Planning Guide provides useful information and tips on preparing for college and becoming a successful applicant for college admission. To get printed copies, in English or Spanish, write to collegeinfo@science.doe.gov.

NYMentor (NY State Higher Education Services Corp) - http://www.nymentor.com
NYMentor is a free service of NY State that helps students plan and prepare for college. Learn about NY colleges and financial aid programs, choose a school, and get answers to your questions here.

Hurricane Katrina Info for Students & Parents (US Dept of Education) - http://ifap.ed.gov/eannouncements/students.html
Get help here for students and parents whose schools or families have been affected by Hurricane Katrina. Important info, links, and questions & answers, from the office of Federal Student Aid (FSA).

Kids.gov - http://kids.gov
The official kids' portal for the U.S. government. Kids.gov links to more than 1,200 kid-friendly Web sites that covers information for kids in Grades K-5, Grades 6-8, and Educators.

Prepararse (Departamento de Educacion de los Estados Unidos ) -
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/spanish/preparing.jsp
Si usted sigue con sus estudios despuis de la escuela secundaria, puede disponer de opciones que de otra manera serman imposibles, asm como conseguir puestos mejor remunerados y tener la oportunidad de hacer las cosas que mas le gusten.

SDCollegePrep (South Dakota Board of Regents) - http://www.sdbor.edu/sdcollegeprep
SDCollegePrep is dedicated to helping South Dakota's 7th-12th graders and their families prepare academically, personally, and financially for the opportunity to attend college and succeed.

MyMilitaryEducation.org - http://www.mymilitaryeducation.org/
Created by MN Dept. of VA and MN Online to serve the unique higher ed needs of veterans, military members and their families. Information about education benefits, state schools and related issues from a team of experienced advisors and counselors.

Finaid.org - Calculators - http://www.finaid.org/calculators
FinAid's custom calculators can help you figure out how much school will cost, how much you need to save and how much aid you'll need. Check out the Cost Projector, Savings Planner, Financial Aid Estimator, and Loan Payment Calculator.

Mapping Your Future - http://Mapping-Your-Future.org
Sponsored by a group of federal student loan guaranty agencies, Mapping-Your-Future provides students and parents with information on planning a career, selecting a school, and paying for college.