Upward Bound has compiled a list of useful resources for you. The resources fall into the following two categories: Financial Aid and College & Career Resources. Here is a brief list of Financial Aid, college, entrance exam, and career planning web sites. Take your time with each site; they will definitely provide great ideas.
Financial Aid
- Scholarship information e-mailed to you personally http://www.fastweb.com/
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa/
- Financial aid information website http://www.finaid.org/
- The Gates Millennium Scholars Program http://www.gmsp.org/
- ECMC: Educational Funding for students http://www.ecmc.org/
- Educational Student Aid http://studentaid.ed.gov/
Scholarships
The most important resources are the Internet scholarship searches. Below is a list of web pages for additional resources. Keep in mind that these are just a few web pages listed that contain financial aid information. Ask your school counselors or local community agencies to recommend additional support. Aid is available; you just have to apply for it.
- Department of Education (includes FAFSA, Title IV school codes, and more) http://www.ed.gov/
- Mark Kantrowitz's Comprehensive Financial Aid Page http://www.finaid.org/
University Sites
- CSU State Universities https://secure.csumentor.edu/
- University of California http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/
- CA Community Colleges http://www.cccco.edu/
College Selection Tools
- College Board https://www.collegeboard.org/
- California Postsecondary Education Commission http://www.cpec.ca.gov/
College Entrance Exams
- ACT information http://www.act.org/
- College Board (SAT/AP info) https://www.collegeboard.org/
Career Planning
- College Planning http://www.collegeplan.org/
COE & TRIO Links
This list is designed to give you an opportunity to explore information on our national organization (COE), regional organization (WESTOP), and other Trio related programs.
- Council for Opportunity in Education http://www.coenet.us/coe
- Western Association of Educational Opportunity Personnel (WESTOP) http://westop.org/
- US Department of Education Trio Programs http://www2.ed.gov/