College and Financial Planning Websites

ACT: www.act.org

Site where students can register for the ACT test.

The College Board: www.collegeboard.org

Site where students can register for the SAT test, as well as search for colleges.

Ohio Board of Regents: www.highered.ohio.gov

Information on colleges in Ohio as well as scholarships and financial aid is found here.

Peterson’s Online: www.petersons.com

A collection of useful information on the College search, financial aid and test prep processes.

College is Possible: www.collegepossible.org

Preparing for, selecting and paying for college is covered here.

Higher Education Access Resources

This online database includes information about programs and publications that help prepare students for college.

College Planning Web Site: www.collegeplan.org

Provides information on college selection, admission, financial aid and scholarships.

FastWeb: www.fastweb.com

A resource for students researching scholarship assistance.

Colleges and Careers: www.collegesandcareers.com

A resource for students researching scholarship and grant assistance.

Mapping Your Future: mappingyourfuture.org

Provides information on planning a career, selecting and paying for school.

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators: www.nasfaa.org

Learn about financing your education.

CollegeNET: www.collegenet.com

Offers online college application information, as well as free financial aid search resources.

Financial Aid for Students - U.S. Department of Education:
www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-college.html

Provides college financial planning information.

Sallie Mae: www.salliemae.com

Planning for college, applying for financial aid and loans is covered here.

The Financial Aid Information Page: www.finaid.org

The SmartStudent™ Guide to financial aid.

The Student Guide to Financial Aid / U.S. Department of Education: www.studentaid.ed.gov

This site is a guide to federal aid opportunities from the U.S. Department of Education. To apply for aid from these programs, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov or by phone at 866-550-5120.

Colleges that Give the Best Scholarships (PDF)
A 75-page resource to help students learn about the top schools that award merit scholarships, including partial- and full-ride scholarships.

Encourage (previously MyOptions): www.myoptions.org

A free college planning service, offering assistance to students, parents, high schools, counselors, and teachers nationwide.

College Stats (previously College View): www.collegestats.org

Provides information on selecting and paying for school, majors, campus life, etc