Links & Resources For High School Students

ACT - Provides information about registering for the ACT test; gives practice tests

American Indian College Fund - Provides scholarships and other support of the nation's tribal colleges and universities

American Indian Higher Education Consortium - Provides information and resources for American Indians interested in attending tribal colleges

College Answer - This site from Sallie Mae offers college planning tools in both English and Spanish

College Navigator - Allows prospective students to see and compare profiles of colleges and universities across the nation

College Portrait - Provides accountability data on institutional performance; sponsored by the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges and by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities

College.gov - Site designed by students and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education

Degree Search.org - Provides a database of every school and program in the U.S. Potential students can search and find the school and degree they are looking for, for free

DisabilityInfo.gov - Offers information on education programs and resources through the federal government for those who are disabled

Education Investment Planner - Use this free online tool from Sallie Mae to help create your college spending plan based on your budget and financial goals

Educational Testing Service - Provides practice tests and resources for parents and students

FastWeb - Registration required; provides searches for colleges, scholarships, jobs, and internships

Federal Student Financial Assistance - Provides information on preparing for and funding education beyond high school

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Allows students and parents to fill out the FAFSA with step-by-step instructions

Free Scholarship Search - Provides links to more than 40 free online scholarship search sites

GoCollege - Provides resources for admissions, education options, college survival, and financial aid

Going2College - Provides information on resources available in each state; from preparing and paying for college to planning for a career

Hispanic College Fund, Inc. - Provides links for financial aid; planning for college; scholarships, internships, and professional development

Journey to College - "Like" the MDHE's Facebook page to stay informed about scholarship opportunities, state financial aid, Missouri postsecondary institutions, and more

Loan Discount Analyzer - Provides help for calculating how specific lender incentives would actually impact your loan

Mapping Your Future - Provides students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options, and college planning

MASFAP's Show-Me to College events database - Find free workshops and college fairs by county, keyword search, or date range

Military.com - Registration required; provides a search for scholarships and grants exclusively for the military community

Missouri Career Source - Provides career-oriented information for job seekers, employers, and workforce professionals

Missouri Connections - Open the door for career awareness and exploration, search and compare colleges, prepare for transition to postsecondary education and the world of work. Students (grades 7-16), parents, guidance counselors, and educators can use the online system at no charge

Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA) - Missouri's designated student loan servicer

National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) - Allows you to check your student loan records; you will need your FAFSA PIN to access your NSLDS records

Nelnet - Provides information for planning and financing education along with planning careers

Office of Postsecondary Education - Provides information for students preparing for their future

Pay for College (by The College Board) - Provides information on how to save or pay for college and financial aid basics

Sallie Mae - Provides links for planning and preparing for school; helps find loans; and also provides information on repayment of student loans

Scholarship Experts - Site registration required; Provides free scholarship searches

Scholarships.com - Provides links for scholarship searches; college searches; and scholarship providers

St. Louis Graduates - Resources for students and their families navigating the college preparation, access and completion pipeline

Studentjobs.gov - Provides information on employment opportunities for students within the Federal Government, whether in high school, college, or graduate school

Students.gov - Provides students and parents with easy to access information and resources from the U.S. government regarding higher education

The College Board - Provides information for registering and preparing for the SAT

The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid - Provides information on scholarships, loans, military aid, and saving for college

U.S. Department of Education - Provides questions and answers for students, parents, teachers, and administrators

United Negro College Fund - Serves as a national advocate for minorities in higher education

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