Resources for Students & Families
FINANCIAL AID & SCHOLARSHIP LINKS:
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Financial Aid Information Page- Find the latest scholarships and set up your own scholarship mailbox where you can receive the latest information by e-mail
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FastWEB - Search for scholarships and set up a mailbox in which new scholarship announcements will be stored
- Federal Student Aid - Website for federal financial aid. The U.S. Department of Education provides a number of resources and videos.
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PennWest Clarion Office of Financial Aid - Financial aid at PennWest Clarion
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Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA)'s PHEAA Mentor - The state organization that handles financial aid provides plenty of information on state grants and other assistance in paying for college, along with information on how to choose a college and a major
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Collegenet.com - Database contains over 600,000 awards totaling over $1.6 billion
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www.freschinfo.com - Free scholarship search and information
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FAFSA on the Web - Allows you to submit your FAFSA over the Internet for free
SELECTING A COLLEGE AND/OR MAJOR & APPLYING TO COLLEGE:
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Embark.com - Find links to college and online applications here
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College Express - Offers college searches, online applications, and general advice about college life
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Campus Tours.com - Clearinghouse for virtual campus tours
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College Prep 101 - A free online course on how to prepare for college
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Peterson's Colleges and Universities - A comprehensive guide to college admissions
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Kaplan's Admission Tips and Preparation - General information on applying to colleges
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National Center for Education Statistics: College Opportunities - Learn about 9,000 different schools
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College.gov - New web site developed by the U.S. Department of Education to assist students and their parents with college planning
- Khanacademy - Provides free, world class education for everyone. Link your PSAT and SAT scores for individualized learning.
STUDY SKILLS ASSISTANCE & CONTENT HELP:
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A+ Math - Practice algebra problems
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Algebra Help - Learn the basics of algebra, word problems, and basic squares
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S.O.S. Mathematics - Help with Algebra II and pre-calculus
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Dave's Math Table - Help with Algebra II and pre-calculus
ADMISSIONS TESTING PRACTICE & INFORMATION:
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College Board - Allows students to register for the SAT and pick colleges with desired characteristics
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MastersDegree.net - Prepare for the tests and improve your scores
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The ACT Website - Find out about the ACT, try some practice tests, and register online for the ACT
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Number 2 - Provides FREE preparation for the SAT
LEARN ABOUT PARTICULAR CAREERS:
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PennWest Clarion Career Services - Look at career information
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Occupational Outlook Handbook - Provides information on various careers, including employment outlooks
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My Future - Provides general career information