Danbury High School

Links

FAFSA on the web (www.fafsa.ed.gov)

You can file your Free application for federal Student Aid online every year at this web site. WE suggest that you carefully check the browser requirements to make certain that you can successfully file online. Reminder: our priority FAFSA filing deadline for undergraduates is Feb. 25^thevery year.

FREE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH SERVICES ONLINE

The following is a list of several web sites that provide information on outside private, federal, and state scholarships. Outside scholarships are awarded based on a wise variety of different criteria, such as: age, academics, need, organization affiliations, residence, major, etc. These sites should provide information on how and when to apply for scholarships you may be eligible for after you’ve entered some biographical and demographic info about yourself. Please allow sufficient time to actually apply as some scholarships have lengthy applications or require an essay. We have briefly screened the following web sites, but as always you should be wary of any web site that asks for sensitive info (e.g. Soc. Sec. #, credit card #) and of scholarship programs that charges a fee to apply. Good Luck!

FASTWEB: www.fastweb.com

#FF8d42www.collegeboard.com

CASHE-College Aid Sources for Higher Education (from SallieMae online): Scholarships.saalliemae.com or www.wiredscholar.com

MACH 25 (from CollegeNet): www.collegenet.com/mach25/

PLATO Scholarship Search: www.plato.org

Scholarships.com’s Database: www.scholarships.com

SRN (Scholarship Resource Network) Express: www.srnexpress.com

OTHER IMPORTANT FINANCIAL AID RESOURCES ONLINE

The Financial Aid Information Page www.finaid.org

“This page provides a free, comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to Student Financial Aid”. It provides information on sources of aid, a scholarship scam alert listing, and alternative funding for special interest students (i.e. international students, graduate students, minority students, etc).

Project EASI – Easy Access for Students and Institutions www.easi.ed.gov

This site was designed to assist students and families planning for postsecondary education. The subject is broken down into four specific topics: Planning for Education, Applying to College, Receiving Financial Aid, and Repaying your student loan.

U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov/offices/osfap/students

At this site, general information regarding Financial Aid is provided. Information available includes, Title IV Codes, Student Guide to Financial aid, Direct Loans. Etc.

College Is Possible www.collegepossible.com

“A research guide for parents, students, and education professionals”. This site provides information on helpful books, web sites, and other important resources regarding financial aid.

New York State Higher Education Service Corporation (NYSHESC) www.hesc.com

The site includes the CASH for college publication online. This publication includes information on how to apply for financial aid, a definition of the expected family contribution, and how dependency status is determined. There is also an excellent description here for the Hope Scholarship and Lifelong Learning Programs that are both actually tax credits (not scholarships) available under the 1997 Taxpayer Relief Act.

NYSFAAA (NY State Financial Aid Administrators Association) www.nysfaaa.org

This site includes information on financial aid application procedures. Scholarship information and other resources are provided. You can also estimate your financial aid eligibility.

Direct Loan Information www.ed.gov/DirectLoan

This website, sponsored by the Department of Education, provides general information regarding the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. The site also boasts an interactive calculator, consolidation information, deferment/forbearance requests, and repayment plan options.

Direct Loan Servicer www.dlservicer.ed.gov

At this protected website you are able to: Get account information, calculate your interest, and request a deferment/forbearance. You will need to provide your social security number, date of birth, and five-digit zip code.

Selective Service System www.sss.gov

College Financial Aid Resources fastweb.monster.com

FSA Federal Student Aid www.studentaid.ed.gov

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators www.NASFAA.org

SallieMae www.salliemae.com

TIPS FOR APPLYING & PREPARING FOR COLLEGE

ACADEMICS - You Can Do It: School Comparison Worksheet - www.nasfaa.org/SubHomes/DoItAffordIt/schoolc.asp

ACT - College/Career Planning - www.actstudent.org/planning/index.html

College Board - www.collegeboard.com

College Planning Center - www.collegeplanning.org

ED.gov: Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education - www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html

Ed.gov: Think College Early - www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/early/edlite-tcehome.html

Getting Ready for College Early - www.ed.gov/pubs/GettingReadyCollegeEarly

Jobweb: Choosing Your Major - www.jobweb.com/Resources/Library/Careers_In/Choosing_Your_Major_122_01.htm

Preparing Your Child for College: A Resource Book for Parents - www.ed.gov/pubs/Prepare/index.html

Students.gov - www.students.gov

COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM PREPARATION

COLLEGE FAIRS

EXPLORE AND APPLY TO COLLEGES ONLINE

Common Application - app.commonapp.org

CONNECTICUT MENTOR - www.ctmentor.org

Connecticut Department of Higher Education - www.ctdhe.org

New England Board of Higher Education - www.nebhe.org

PETERSON'S - www.petersons.com

The Princeton Review - www.princetonreview.com

XAP - www.xap.com

STUDENT ATHLETES

CAMPUS CHAMPS - www.campuschamps.com

CONNECTICUT MENTOR - www.naia.org (Click on "Student-Athlete Information")

NCAA - www.ncaa.org

NCAA INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY CLEARINGHOUSE - www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

NJCAA: National Junior College Athletic Association - www.njcaa.org

PLANNING YOUR CAREER

Find a Career that Matches Your Interests

CAREER MANAGER- www.doi.gov/octc

COLLEGE AND CAREER QUEST EXERCISE - www.njsca.org/col/colquest.htm

CONNECTICUT MENTOR - www.ctmentor.org (click on "Career Center")

DESTINATION 2020 - www.careerccc.org/destination2020/intro02.htm

Career.missouri.edu (Click on "Career Interests Game") - www.career.missouri.edu

Career Exploration Resources for High School Students

Career Paths - www.ipl.org/div/teen/pathways (Have fun finding and exploring a career that is right for you)

Career Voyages - www.careervoyages.gov (Assess your interests, find schools and explore career options)

CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF LABOR: Pathways to the World of Work for Young Adults - www.ctdol.state.ct.us/youth/main.htm
(Career planning including information on job applications, interviewing and rules for working)

H.O.T. Health Occupations and Technology Careers in Connecticut - www.healthcareersinct.com/intro.htm
(learn about health and biotechnology careers)

Job & Career ConneCTion - www.ctjobandcareer.org
(A comprehensive site providing links to self-assessment tools, occupational information, educational resources and job search services)

Library of the Workplace - cord.org/workplacelibrary/index.html
(The age-old question, "Why do I have to learn this?" is answered by employees who show the connection between school and work)

Mapping Your Future™ - mapping-your-future.org
(outlines important steps that students need to take in each grade for future success)

The Riley Guide - www.rileyguide.com
(Compiled by Margaret F. Dikel, an all-encompassing career planning resource)

U.S. Department of Labor: "So You Are Thinking About Dropping Out Of School..." - www.dol.gov/asp/fibre/dropout.htm
(If you are thinking about quitting school, get the facts first and think again. This is a decision that will affect you for the rest of your life)

What Can I Do With A Major In...? - www.uncwil.edu/stuff/career/Majors
(Matches jobs with majors and links to related web sites for each major)

Career Descriptions & Requirements

AMERICA'S CAREER INFONET - www.acinet.org/acinet

Career Guide to Industries - www.bls.gov/oco/cg

Collegeboard.com: Majors & Careers Central - www.collegeboard.com/csearch/majors_careers

JobStar Central: Career Guides - www.jobstar.org/tools/career/index.cfm

Occupational Outlook Handbook - www.bls.gov/oco

O*NET OnLine - online.onetcenter.org

Connecticut Occupational Licensure

CT-Clic.com - www.ct-clic.com

University-based Career Centers

Career Centers at Various Universities - www.careerresource.net/carserv