General College Planning
Testing
Selecting a College or University
College Rankings
Financial Aid
General College Planning This information provides access to general information about colleges, universities, testing, financial aid and more.
Black Excel This site is designed to help students and parents navigatge the college admission process. This site is aimed at African-American students and families.
Books Chegg.com offers books to students for rent. Check it out!
CollegeNet CollegeNet allows students to apply to voer 1500 colleges and unviersites online as well as research scholarships and financial aid.
College Answer This site, sponsored by SallieMae, helps parents, guidance counselors and students plan for collge.
NellieMae Student Loans This site, sponsored by NellieMae, guides parents and students throughthe student loan process.
Students.gov This site makes it easy to find U.S. Government services 24 hours a day with no waiting and no lines!
Peterson's Services This site contains information on college searching, test preparation, financial aid and graduate programs.
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Testing The dreaded ACT and SAT loom over prospective college students. Register for the tests and learn about the process.
ACT American College Test Register for the ACT, find test sites and dates, and read about test prepration.
SAT Scholastic Acheivement Test Register for the SAT, find test sites and dates, read about the the application process and financial aid.
Selecting a College Selecting a college or university that meets the students needs can be a daunting task. Explore these sites BEFORE venturing out on a 'college road trip.'
My College Guide Answers to everyday questions about selecting a college. Answers to questions on the application process and financial aid are covered, too.
Ohio Board of Regents Check out the homepages of Ohio public colleges and universities.
U.S.Two-Year Colleges Planning on attending a Community College? Check out this site for more information.
Campus Tour Go on a virtual tour of your college campus without leaving your home. Plan ahead before your pull out of the driveway.
College Rankings: Do national rankings matter to you when selecting a college or university? Visit these two sites to see where your choices lie in the rankings.
US News and World Report College Rankings Colleges and universities around the country look to this annual review when promoting their respetive instiutions. Where does your selection rank?
College and University Rankings Published by Princeton University, this ranking system is similar to U.S. News and World Report's. Visit and compare.
Financial Aid When the testing, visiting and application process are through, the 'fun' part comes in applying for financial aid. Visit these sites for information and help.
FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid Apply on line for Federal Financial Aid.
FinAid! The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid This site has a comprehensive collection of information about financial aid. Covers loans, scholarships, grants and military aid.
Fast Web (Financial Aid Search through the Web) This site has a number of resources including everything from a free scholarship search (fast SEARCH) and college information to career tips and financial aid calculators.
Ohio College Advantage This program, administered by the Ohio Tuition Trust Authority, allows parents to 'purchase their children's future college expenses at today's prices.' It's never too late to start saving for college.
Student Loan Funding This site contains a wealth of information on financial aid including Ohio-specific data.