Parent & Student Resources
Parent & Student Resources
Financial Aid/Scholarships
- www.fafsa.ed.gov – The on-line application for federal student aid\
- www.financialaidtips.org – Helpful financial aid tips
- www.finaid.org – A complete guide to financial aid
- www.studentaid.ed.gov – Federal Department of Education financial aid information
- www.affordablecolleges.com/resources/paying-for-college-without-parents/
- www.fastweb.com – Scholarship search information
- www.collegeboard.org – College search & scholarship information
- www.AnimationCareerReview.com– $1000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student interested in pursuing an animation related degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college.
- www.Fashion-Schools.org– $1000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student interested in pursuing a fashion degree at an accredited post-secondary school or college.
- www.OnlineMBAReport.com– $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a student interested in pursuing a business degree at any accredited post-secondary school or college.
College Information
- bigfuture.collegeboard.org – College and Career Search Engine
- regents.louisiana.gov – Louisiana Board of Regents
- www.collegeportraits.org – Explore College Profiles across the United States
- www.collegequest.com – Peterson’s provides in-depth college information
- www.kaplan.com – Provides college and career counseling
- www.usnews.com – Includes college admission advice, free SAT test-prep, and links to 1,000 colleges
- www.collegenet.com – College search information
- www.petersons.com – College search materials, test preparation, and financial aid
- www.mymajors.com – Assistance with focusing on educational goals
- www.getintocollege.com – Get help with you essays and interviews
- www.ecampustours.com – Virtual campus tours, college life, college search engine
- www.accreditedonlinecolleges.org/Louisiana – Louisiana Student Options for College Resource
Career Planning
- www.bls.gov/ooh – Occupational Outlook Handbook
- www.monster.com – Career Counseling, Resume Writing
Testing
- ACT: www.act.org
- SAT: www.sat.collegeboard.com
- March 2 Success: www.march2success.com
Higgins Library
- L. W. Higgins Library: http://destiny.jppss.k12.la.us