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*NCAA information for student-athletes that are planning to play division I, II, or III sports.
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Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Calculator estimates how much your family will be expected to contribute to the cost of college and gain insight into your financial aid eligibility http://www.finaid.org/calculators/finaidestimate.phtml
Department of Education prime source for federal student aid programs http://www.ed.gov/
SmartMoney.com range of topics on college education borrowing and saving http://www.smartmoney.com/
FASTWEB scholarship information and to complete a free scholarship search http://www.fastweb.com/
www.iTransfer.org –The iTransfer website highlights the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC), courses for baccalaureate majors and transfer information (within the state of IL) for students, faculty, advisors, and counselors.
March 2 Success www.march to success.com
prepare for State Standardized Tests, the Armed Forces Qualification Test, SAT, and ACT free on-line, self-paced, 30 hour, 24-7 test preparation program for anyone over the age of 13
Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/ooh/
Hundreds of occupations are featured that describe what they do, work environment, pay, etc.
College Zone www.collegezone.com
interactive tool where students can explore careers, research and choose a college, and apply for admission
http://www.ILWorkInfo.com –This website is a good tool for career exploration with information about occupations, educational requirements, schools and financial aid sources.
-Click on “Click here to go to the new IDES website”
-Go to “Individuals”
-Click on “Career Information”
-Click on “CIS” (on left side of screen)
-Click on “Visit CIS”
For example: to generate a list of occupations that match your skills and interests
-Click on Occupations and Employment
-Click on Occupation Sort
For example: to create a list of schools that have the major you are interested in
-Click on Education and Training
-Click on School Sort
-Then click on majors at the bottom of the screen to see a list of schools that have the major you are interested in
ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION FOR COLLEGE ADMISSION COUNSELING - Contains key information on over 80 colleges & universities
The College Admission Update contains up-to-date, key information about colleges and universities for counselors, students, and parents. Published annually, it is a convenient resource that provides vital statistics for a large number of institutions at your fingertips.
The College Admission Update provides contact information, tuition (in & out-of-state), room & board, plus five important facts about each institution. Click on the link below to find out more.
http://www.iacac.org/admission-update/