College for all Texans
www.collegeforalltexans.com
By visiting this website, you're just a few clicks from everything you need to select the Texas university, college, junior college or technical school that's best for you. And you'll find tools here that will help you plan everything in detail. You can even fill out an application for the college you choose and apply for financial aid. So relax, take a deep breath, and get started. Good luck!
KnowHow2Go
www.KnowHow2Go.org
This site primarily targets middle and high school students, and their parents, with motivational content to encourage them to get ready for college. KnowHow2Go is a multiyear, multimedia effort designed to encourage more Texans to plan, enroll and succeed in college.
T.G. The Guarantor of Choice
www.tgslc.org
We will form direct relationships with families and students in collaboration with our business associates to make the educational experience simpler, more productive, and less threatening.
Project Grad USA
www.projectgrad.org
Project GRAD® has a 10-year track record of successfully helping at risk students make it through K-12 school systems and graduate from college.
What Kids Can Do, Inc. (WKCD)
www.whatkidscando.org
What Kids Can Do, Inc. (WKCD) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2001 for the purpose of making public the voices and views of adolescents. On its Web site, WKCD documents young people's lives, learning and work, and their partnerships with adults both in and out of school.
First in the Family
www.firstinthefamily.org
First in the Family is packed with useful resources and heartfelt stories from students who are the first in their families to go to college. First in the Family guides students through the key issues-from cultural conflict to academic challenges-facing first-generation students.
The ACT
www.actstudent.org
The ACT student site provides information on many aspects of planning for college, including career planning and financial aid. You can also register for the ACT and find materials to prepare for the test.
The College Board
www.collegeboard.com
The College Board offers a variety of tools and resources to help you prepare and plan for college. Use "College MatchMaker" to generate a list of colleges that match your preferences. Create and manage your personal list of colleges with "My Organizer." Get ready for the SAT by taking an official, free practice test.
National Association for College Admission Counseling
www.nacacnet.org
National Association for College Admission Counseling offers online resources for college preparation.
CampusCompare
www.campuscompare.com
CampusCompare is a free, comprehensive online resource for college-bound students searching for the school that is right for them. CampusCompare offers data on a range of topics--academics, campus life, athletics, college trends, financial aid, scholarships and more--for more than 3,000 colleges and universities. Search, compare and connect with schools in one all-inclusive site that features a number of fun and interactive tools.
College Grazing
www.collegegrazing.com
College Grazing offers free, interactive, self-discovery surveys to help you identify your college needs and desires. Based on the premise that self-awareness will lead to better college decisions, College Grazing offers immediate feedback about your college preferences, readiness, characteristics, and much more.
Financial Resources
FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Learn all about the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, usually the first step in seeking financial aid for higher education.
The Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA)
www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov
The Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of student aid in America. These programs provide more than $80 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. Learn more about and how to apply for this aid.
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
www.nasfaa.org
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators offers a range of resources to help students, parents, and counselors navigate the college aid process.
VAMOS
www.vamosscholars.org
The Valley Alliance of Mentors for Opportunities & Scholarships (VAMOS) is a nonprofit organization run primarily by devoted volunteers to provide renewable scholarships to all deserving Hispanic students in Hidalgo, Cameron, and Starr counties for the purpose of completing a post secondary education.
South Texas Academic Rising Scholars (STARS)
www.southtexasstars.org
South Texas Academic Rising Scholars (STARS) was founded with the goal of making higher education accessible to the students of South Texas. The STARS Scholarship Foundation of South Texas has helped local students obtain higher education at the college or university of their choice.
Recursos en Español
Excelencia Educativa
www.yosipuedo.gov
Esto es la Iniciativa de la Casa Blanca en la Excelencia Educativa para Americanos hispanos. Encuentre información a sobresalir en la escuela en todos niveles del grado.
Education Planner
www.educationplanner.org
Education Planner es el único sitio de planificación de su carrera y la universidad. Tenemos la información que usted necesita para investigar carreras, elegir una escuela postsecundaria, solicitar en línea, y encontrar modos de financiar su educación.
FAFSA
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/spanish/fafsa.jsp
Aprenda todo acerca del FAFSA, la Aplicación Libre para la Ayuda Federal de Estudiante, generalmente el primer paso a buscar la ayuda financiera para la educación superior.
