College & Careers
College & Careers
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Financial Assistance & Scholarship Information | Testing Information | Exploring Your Options | Etc.
Financial Assistance & Scholarship Information
The CollegeBoundFund
A powerful, flexible, tax-advantaged program to help you save for college expenses.
College Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students
On this Study.com list, LGBTQ+ students can find a wealth of scholarships for college at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Information and application on applying for goverment aid in tuition costs.
Fastweb
A FREE scholarship and loan search service.
FinAid
Scholarships, loans, financial aid application, etc...
Rhode Island Scholarships
Sponsored by the RI Student Loan Authority, you are able to search by category or keyword.
Money for College: A Guide to Scholarships and Financial Aid
Information on scholarships and financial aid with many links for both
Testing Information
The College Board
Contains practice tests, SAT registration, test dates, and online college application links.
SAT Program
Here you can find the school codes, send scores, practice tests and advice for nervous test takers.
Exploring Your Options
From SAT exams to college planning, this site is packed with useful information to help you every step of the way. Includes specific planning guides for freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
The College Guide for LGBTQ+ Students
LGBTQ+ students face a unique set of challenges in college. This Study.com guide is focused on helping those students face those challenges and providing them with the resources to do so.
Department of Education: Student Guide
Look here for sites to plan your education, pay for your education, career development, etc.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a nationally recognized source of career information, designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. Revised every two years, the Handbook describes what workers do on the job, working conditions, the training and education needed, earnings, and expected job prospects in a wide range of occupations.
Peterson's College Bound
College search, test prep, help with writing the essay, etc...
The Princeton Review
The classic Princeton Review online. Links to college & scholarship pages with advice on choosing the perfect school.
U.S. News & World Report Education Center
An amazing amount of information, including college rankings, financial aid and college life.
Etc.
This recommended form accepted by over 300 selective colleges and universities simplifies the application process and is free.
RI Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner - Transfers
"A website promoting transfers between CCRI, RIC, and URI."