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College Applications Online
From College Board, this site includes over 350 applications for students who will be applying to college this year.
www.collegeboard.com/student//apply/the-application/index.html

Texas Common Application
Apply for admissions to all four year public institutions in Texas at this web site. Students can also complete scholarship applications for these same institutions at this web site.
www.applytexas.org/

Financial Aid

College For Texans
Information on paying for college through the Texas Financial Aid Information Center (TFAIC).
www.collegefortexans.com

Fastweb
Students may register for scholarships at Fastweb, one of the Internet's largest free scholarship search sites.
www.fastweb.com

Financial Aid Information from the U.S. Department of Education
These sites provide information and documents about federal student financial aid programs and how to apply for them.
studentaid.ed.gov/guide
studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/FYE/index.html

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.
www.finaid.org/

Pay for College
Provided by the College Board, this extensive site includes debt planning tips, college costs, and expected family contribution worksheets, and information about a variety of loan programs.
www.collegeboard.com/student/pay/index.html

Scholarships.com
This site offers a no-fee search service for college scholarship and financial aid resources.
www.scholarships.com

College Connection
This web site offers searches for private sector funding.
www.collegescholarships.com

BrokeScholar
This site is a source of scholarship and financial aid information for college and postgraduate students and their parents.
www.brokescholar.com

SchoolSoup
Search for private and school sponsored awards and scholarships for two and four year colleges and universities, online degree programs, and career schools on this site.
www.SchoolSoup.com

Interactive Sport Profiles
This page provides athletic scholarship information and resources, connecting high school athletes and college coaches.
www.isprofiles.com

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Career Resources

Mapping Your Future
This extensive site provides information and links to a variety of college and career planning organizations. It is sponsored by a group of guaranty agencies that participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP) which is committed to providing information about higher education and career opportunities.
www.mapping-your-future.org/

The Occupational Outlook Handbook
When considering potential college majors, students may check out employment trends in the electronic version of The 2006-07 Occupational Outlook Handbook. The entire handbook, searchable by keyword, is included.
www.bls.gov.oco/

CareerMosaic
Provides a searchable jobs database, resume posting service, online job fair information, and industry specific employment information. The college connection has internship information and employment resources for college and graduate students, as well as high school students who are planning ahead.
www.careermosaic.us/

America's Job Bank
America's Job Bank is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Labor and state operated Employment Services. 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.
www.ajb.dnl.us/

JobSmart
Courtesy of the Bay Area (San Francisco) Library & Information System (BALIS), this practical site provides links to resources for planning a career, salary information, resume tips, and real life stories from workers in many fields.
www.jobstar.org/tools/career/spec-car.php

WorkSource
The WorkSource can assist with any job hunt. Whether you are seeking employment for the first time or changing careers, this site can help you at every crucial step of the way.
www.theworksource.org