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American College Testing Website: CHS code 171-835. This is the homepage for ACT; you can find test prep questions, financial aid sources, career planning, etc.
This ACT website provides students and their parents with information about their ACT/PLAN scores, college readiness and career exploration.
This is where you go to register to take the ACT. Centre High School code is 171-835
This site provides information and requirements about Air Force(ROTC) scholarships. There is also a toll free number 1-866-423-7682 for questions regarding this Air Force program.
Details about a variety of national service www.americorps.org options and how students can earn awards for post secondary education.
This is a great resource for high school and post secondary students. There is a college search engine provided that is free! They also have a "Win a Scholarship" link at www.anycollege.com. The application is now open for 2011. The (4) scholarships are $1,500 for post secondary education.
Army (ROTC) scholarships are offered at many colleges. Visit this website or call 1-800-872-7682 to find out more. There is also a parent/guardian information link.
Boys State of Kansas is sponsored by the Kansas American Legion. This year's program is June 5th to June 11th at Kansas State University. You must be a male junior in high school and be in the upper 1/2 of your class. Application is due March 31st, 2012, you may apply online at www.ksbstate.org/apply. You may also go to www.kansasboysstate.org for more information. There are several local American Legions that will help sponsor you to Boys State of Kansas.
This site tells you which colleges want you before you apply. Cappex.com at www.cappex.com may have your scholarship and your college. Free site! Sophomores and Juniors, check out the new 'Class of 20011' & 'Class of 2012' scholarships!
Career OneStop, www.careeronestop.org along with the National Toll Free helpline 1-877-USA JOBS and local career centers in each state, provides a wide range of services of workforce assistance and resources.
This website at www.careersandcolleges.com provides several valuable resources and tools for choosing a major or a career that's right for you. It also has an explore colleges section, a scholarship search engine and a test prep section. There is also a $10,000 scholarship to specific colleges, check the link to see if it works for you. They also provide links to private lenders for student loans. You will be required to utilize their services.
College Board is the link www.collegeboard.com to the SAT registration. There are also test prep resources and information about financial aid and scholarships. This is where you also go to get information about the PSAT/Nat'l Merit Exam. (Juniors): There are also test prep items for PSAT.
This site contains lots of information about getting ready for college. It allows student to 'social network' where they can create their own homepage that can be shred with family and friends. So visit www.college.gov to learn more about getting ready for college and maybe meet some other students going thru the same difficult process!
Cool Works is a website that connects you to thousands of jobs in great places. You can find a seasonal job or career in some of the great places on Earth. Get a summer job at Yellowstone, Yosemite, or another national park. Ski resorts, ranches, theme parks, tour companies and more are waiting for you.
Visit www.DiscoverColleges.com for information on private colleges throughout the United States. There is also a drawing to win $2,500 scholarship(s) to private schools. At this site there are links to 1. Selecting the college that's best for you. 2. Financial aid tips and 3. Career Planning
This is a site that all high school students can use to help them with education and career planning. There are tabs for discovering, preparing, selecting, applying, and paying for post secondary education. Check the 12 ways NOT to choose a college! Good links also provided to fastest growing occupations and even to a good scholarship search.
This is where you and your parents/guardians will go to complete the on-line form for financial aid for post secondary education. You may order a paper FAFSA by calling 1-800-433-3243.
Free Scholarship Search. This is one of the premier scholarship search sites on the web. Also provides a college search engine.
Provides details about the Hope Tax Credit(American Opportunity Tax Credit) and the Lifetime Tax Credit for postsecondary education. You may go to www.irs.gov/individuals/students/topic/index.html for a more direct connection. Scroll down to the Students page-Higher Education link.
Federal school code that you will need to enter to receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) from the postsecondary school.
Financial Aid Information. Great resource for parents and students.
This is where you and your parents/guardians go to get your pin# to electronically sign your financial aid application. (FAFSA): Free Application For Federal Student Aid
Wondering how you're going to pay for college? Search for scholarships and grants at www.FindTuition.com
The US Department of Veteran Affairs www.gibill.va.gov provides information about the educational benefits for veterans and their families. You can call toll free @ 1-888-442-4551.
This website was developed by USA Funds to help Kansas residents make the most of their post secondary opportunities. Access this site www.going2college.org and choose "Kansas" to find information about higher education agencies and institutions in Kansas. Savings plans, state financial aid programs, benefits for veterans, special programs, and other publications are available.
Online version of Funding your Education Beyond High School
A national leader in scholarship programs available for those pursuing a career education. Go to www.imagine-america.org and search for those scholarships that are available at your career education school.
Provides several resources and links for Kansas students to financial aid & scholarship information.
Go to Student Financial Aid tab and click on Scholarship and Grant tab.
This is the Kansas Board of Regents Office of Student Financial Aid.
This poster provides an overview of costs and financial aid sources available at Kansas postsecondary schools.
This is the website www.Proud2BPrivate.com of the Kansas Independent College Association which offers links to the 18 independent colleges in Kansas. There is also some great information links for financial aid
Learning Quest educational savings plans for postsecondary education in Kansas.
The Kansas Masonic Foundation provides student loans, grants, and scholarships for post-secondary schools. You may access the application thru Mr. Wallace or go to the website at www.kmfonline.org. The student loans are interest free to the student until they graduate or end the agreement. There are also the Cynthia Ruth Russell Memorial Grants for the physically challenged. Loan applications must be turned in by April 1st, 2012 and you must have completed your FAFSA(Federal Financial Aid Application).
Mapping Your Future at www.mapping-your-future.org provides a guided tour for middle and high school students to career, occupational, and how to prepare for your future. Go to the high school tab and then click on occupations. This will take you to the CareerShip where you can select the Featured Career or Match My Career Interests. There is even a life skills game called Show Me the Future. Try and see if you can avoid going broke.
The Midwest High Education Compact helps provide students access to over 140 Midwestern colleges and universities.
Military careers is a career information resource developed by the U.S. Department of Defense. It contains information about the type of work performed, training, advancement opportunities and employment for many Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corp, & Coast Guard careers. Many of these occupations also have their comparable civilian counterparts listed.
Students may visit www.MyMajors.com for a free assessment that will help them pick their college major. Students will receive 10 majors based on their interests and classes. The passcode that you need is COF2K9 .
Visit this website to learn about both two-year and four-year Navy ROTC scholarships. You may also call 1-800-628-7682
Here are the links https://web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/ or www.NCAA.org to receive eligibility for Division I & II NCAA athletics. You must send your ACT scores *[Code 9999] direct to the Clearinghouse for D I & D II sports. You must also register as an amateur athlete at the website.
Free college planning resources are available at www.nelnet.com There are ACT and SAT practice tests and a scholarship search engine. Check out the section on Financing Your Education or Planning your Education
O*Net OnLine is the system that serves as the nation's primary source of occupational information, providing comprehensive information on key attributes and characteristics of workers and occupations. Try the What's New? tab, or maybe click on occupations and search by job families. Please be aware you are going to get lots and lots of detailed information about each occupation.
The Occupational Outlook Handbook is a career information resource produced by the U.S. Department of Labor. It provides detailed information about civilian and military occupations. Try it out! You might find the career that's just right for you!
Planning for college? A career? The ACT, SAT, or PSAT. You now have free access to an online resource center that can help you with all your preparation. Centre High School is pleased to announce that Peterson's StudentEdge is available to all high school students. StudentEdge gives you access to test preparation, college searches, a scholarship search, financial aid tools, a career assessment, and a resume builder-all in one location and totally free! You can access StudentEdge by going to www.studentedge.com . First time users need to contact Mr. Wallace to get the access code.
Kansas' 18 private colleges has recently launched www.Proud2BPrivate.com to showcase their institutions and to help students and parents sort through the sometimes overwhelming evaluation and application processes. Some students thrive at a state university. Others may find the more intimate setting of a private college the place to excel. Find the college that fits you best.
This webpage is for all students and prospective students, where you can find some great resources and tools for furthering your education. Quintessential Careers contains links such as Choosing a College, Choosing a Major, Getting help with Standarized Entrance tests, and Obtaining Financial Aid. Click on the 'I Am a Student Link' and get rolling!
This planning for college destination has a monthly drawing for a $1,000 scholarship giveaway for post secondary education. Visitwww.collegeanswer.com for more information or to register.
Go to www.salliemaefund.org check out the Sallie Mae Unmet Need scholarships and the 1st In My Family Scholarships. You may apply online or print the applications for these scholarships. There are other valuable financial aid links and information at this site.
Scholarship Hunter.Com at www.scholarshiphunter.com is a free and easy scholarship source. Try the Free Sweepstakes link or maybe the Essay Contests one. Register to search awards by major or by state.
This is where you need to go to register for the selective service. All senior males need to register or they cannot receive financial aid.
Visit this website www.studentaid.ed.gov to access information about a variety of federal student aid programs. Here you will find lots of information about; the Federal Pell Grant, the new 2010-2011 TEACH grant, the FSEOG grant, the Academic Competitiveness Grant, and the National SMART grant.
The www.students.gov website has many links to help students plan for their education and find sources of financial aid.
Study abroad is one of the internet's leading source of information on educational opportunities for students to study in other countries.
The Christian Connector is a site for receiving free information from Christian Colleges. The site also offers a drawing for a $2,500 Christian College Scholarship. For more information visit www.christianconnector.com .
Students; parents/guardians, & other visitors. Visit this sitewww.fastweb.com/sp/fafsavideo for a five minute video on the FAFSA. FAFSA is the first step in qualifying for federal assistance. This is sponsored by the wonderful folks at FASTWEB.com. You will need your fastweb password.
To access the internet scholarship application go to www.usbank.com orwww.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/studentloans/marketing.cfm . Applications are accepted until March 31st, 2011. This year they will give away 40, $1,000 scolarships.This application is now open: 10/7/10.
Visit www.uscg.mil for information about opportunities in the United States Coast Guard. Career paths, benefits, Coast Guard Reserve, and private sector job opportunities are provided.
Visit www.navyjobs.com for more information about the United States Navy. Career opportunities and Officer planning tabs are just a couple of the many resources available at this site. You can even play the latest Navy video game and download screensavers and wallpaper.
Are you a History buff? Do you enjoy politics? Are you planning a career in government or military service? Visit www.gwcf.org to get more information and to download necessary forms to apply for the Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarships. Prizes range from $1,000 to $7,500.*Essay required. WhatWillTheyLearn This resource was just recently launched by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni, an independent, non-profit dedicated to academic excellence. Visit www.whatwilltheylearn.com for more information about college education, not just reputation.