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Resources

Here is a complete list of other sites we think you'll find helpful with information on college prep, scholarships, financial aid, getting involved in your community and much more. Each of the resources is a live link to a helpful website so please click on them and take some time to explore!

 

 

Academic Readiness & Postsecondary Planning

KnowHow2Go

ItsMILife

Michigan College Access Portal

Michigan Postsecondary Handbook

First in the Family: Advice About College for First-Generation Students

I'm First
First Generation Student

act.org

bigfuture by College Board

Number2.com - Free Online ACT Test Prep

 

Career Exploration

Junior Achievement Career Exploration

Career Explorere - US Department of Labor

Perkins Collaborative Comprehensive Career Guidance

MyNextMove

Headed2 Career Interest Assessment

 

Common Application

https://www.commonapp.org/Login

 

College Persistence/Degree Completion

Studying 101 - Guide to Studying in College

College Roommates - The Basics - College Board

 

College Search

The White House College Scorecard

Virtual Campus Tours

College App Map Tool

College Navigator

College Portraits

College Week Live!

Colleges That Change Lives

Unigo - College Reviews, Student Reviews

 

Financial Aid, Loans & Scholarships

Junior Achievement Pay For College

finaid.com

FastWeb

Student Loans Network

Federal Student Aid - US Department of Education

Free Application for Federal Student Aid

FAFSA4Caster

bigfuture by College Board Financial Aid 101

College Affordability and Transparency Center - US Department of Education

Michigan Tuition Incentive Program

Michigan.gov - Student Financial Aid Resources

 

Financial Readiness & Planning

Junior Achievement Manage Your Money

Junior Achievement Build Your Future App

MetLife Financial Planning for College

Saving for College

Overview of 529 College Savings Plan - US Securities and Exchange Commission

IRS 529 Plan Questions & Answers

US News College Savings 101

AES Education Planner

 

Military/Armed Forces

Education Benefits for Military Families and Veterans

Veteran’s Online Application for College Education Benefits (VONAPP)

My Career Advancement Account (workforce development program that provides up to $4,000 of financial assistance to eligible military spouses who are pursuing a license, certification or Associate’s degree in a portable career field and occupation)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Information & Checklists to Prepare for Your Postsecondary and Career Endeavors

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