Links & Resources For Middle & Elementary School Students
ACT - Information about registering for the ACT test and practice tests
American Indian College Fund - Scholarships and support of the nation's tribal colleges and universities
College Answer - From Sallie Mae; college planning tools in both English and Spanish
FastWeb - Registration required; provides searches for colleges, scholarships, jobs, and internships
Free Scholarship Search - Links to more than 40 free online scholarship search sites
GoCollege - Resources for admissions, education options, college survival, and financial aid
Hispanic College Fund, Inc. - Links for financial aid, college planning, internships, and more
Journey to College - information for Missouri students about planning and paying for college.
Mapping Your Future - 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
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
The College Board - Information for registering and preparing for the SAT exam
- Big Future - Online college planning tools
The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid - Information on scholarships, loans, military aid, and saving
U.S. Department of Education - Provides questions and answers for students, parents, teachers, and administrators
- College Navigator - Compare profiles of colleges and universities
- Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) - Information on federal education programs and resources for those who are disabled
- Federal Student Financial Assistance - Information on preparing for and funding education
- Getting Ready for College Early - Four steps to prepare for college
United Negro College Fund - Serves as a national advocate for minorities in higher education