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NUTS AND BOLTS


ACT, Inc.: A Student Site for ACT Test Takers
www.actstudent.org
Includes information about registering for the ACT, test prep, financial need estimator, and tips on college and career planning


College Board
www.collegeboard.com
The College Board offers a variety of tools and resources to help you prepare and plan for college. Use “College MatchMaker” to generate a list of colleges that match your preferences. Create and manage your personal list of colleges with “My Organizer.” Get ready for the SAT by taking an official, free practice test.


KnowHow2Go
www.knowhow2go.org
A website by the National Ad Council and the American Council on Education with practical tips for making your way to college.


FINANCIAL AID


College Goal Sunday
www.collegegoalsundayusa.org
At College Goal Sunday, you get on-site assistance filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. This free service typically takes place in January, in cities and towns across the country. The link will let you know the time and place of a FAFSA workshop near you. 


FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Learn all about the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, usually the first step in seeking financial aid for higher education.


FastWeb

www.fastweb.com
This free service from Monster.com allows users to search over 1.3 million scholarships worth more than $3 billion.


The Student Guide
www.studentaid.ed.gov
Available in English and Spanish, the Student Guide is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education—which provides more than $80 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance.

COLLEGE SEARCH Black Excel www.blackexcel.org 
Especially dedicated to African-American families, the website includes information about preparing for college, scholarships, historically black colleges (including virtual tours), and summer enrichment programs. CSOCollege Center 
www.csocollegecenter.org 
A website targeted at first-generation, low income, and minority students. Includes an “ask the experts” section where you can send in questions online. Campus Compare 
www.campuscompare.com
CampusCompare is a comprehensive resource for college-bound students searching for the school that is right for them. It offers data on a range of topics including academics, campus life, athletics, college trends, financial aid, and scholarships for 3,000+ colleges and universities. College Grazing
www.collegegrazing.com 
College Grazing offers interactive self-discovery surveys to help you identify your college needs. Based on the premise that self-awareness will lead to better college decisions, the site offers feedback about your college preferences, readiness, characteristics ,and more. My College Options 
www.mycollegeoptions.org 
My College Options provides students with the opportunity to create a personal online college and career planning profile. Students can match their individual needs, talents, abilities, goals and interests with the offerings of 3,500+ accredited post-secondary institutions across the U.S. HANDS-ON SUPPORT College Access Programs www.collegeaccess.org/accessprogramdirectory
College access programs give students the hands-on support they often can’t get from overburdened counselors and teachers. This program directory let’s you know about college access programs near you. CAREER PLANNING Education Planner 
www.educationplanner.org 
Check out their career assessment tool for help finding a career that suits you. You’ll also find tips on completing college applications and tools to help you decide among colleges once you’ve been accepted. Mapping Your Future 
www.mapping-your-future.org 
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