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Web Surfing - Reliable websites you may find to be particularly helpful

 

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Helpful links about choosing and applying for college:
ACT  - For a little bit of everything
College Board Online  - Good college search section

FastWEB - Another source for college searches
Ohio College Access Network - Local college advising services
HEATH Resource Center - Disability resource center
National Center for Education Statistics - "Just the facts" about a college
ECHHO: Educators in College Helping Hispanics Onward  - Hispanic students' helpful info
Ohio Learning Network  - Explore distance learning in Ohio
 


Helpful links about financial aid:
FAFSA EXPRESS: Free Application for Federal Student Aid  - Apply online, and it's FREE
FAFSA PIN  - An important element of the online FAFSA
College Goal Sunday  - Tackle the FAFSA
Financial Aid Need Estimator  - Help for estimating the Expected Family Contribution (EFC)
Student Financial Assistance Information [U.S. Dept. of Education
] - Info for students and parents
FastWEB: Financial Aid Search Through the Web  - Money search and expert tips; free stuff
FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page  - Comprehensive, informative, and objective
State Grants & Scholarships [Ohio Board of Regents]  - Ohio financial aid opportunities
Government Student Jobs  - Government-financed scholarship and job opportunities
College Board Online  - Great scholarship search section
Scholarship Search for Broke Scholar - Find and apply for scholarships and loans
CSS/Financial Aid Profile  - A financial aid application service
Federal Trade Commission  - Beware of scholarship scams!


updated 8.29.08

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