Links & Resources For Middle 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
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.gov - Site designed by students and sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education
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
Getting Ready for College Early - Provides four steps to prepare for college
GoCollege - Provides resources for admissions, education options, college survival, and financial aid
Hispanic College Fund, Inc. - Provides links for financial aid; planning for college; scholarships, internships, and professional development
Mapping Your Future - Provides students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options, and college planning
Military.com - Registration required; provides a search for scholarships and grants exclusively for the military community
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
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators - Provides information for students and parents about financial aid
Nelnet - Provides information for planning and financing education along with planning careers
Pay for College - Provides information on how to save or pay for college, assess college costs, and search for scholarships, from The College Board
Scholarships.com - Provides links for scholarship searches; college searches; and scholarship providers
Show-Me Scholars - A program offered by the Missouri Chamber of Commerce to help students prepare academically for postsecondary 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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