- Naviance
Naviance is a multi-faceted education planning, application management, web-based platform used by guidance counselors, teachers, students and parents. To log in you must follow the link from your school district’s website and register with the code provided by your counselor.
The subscription-only portal offers an easy-to-navigate layout which includes three categories of useful features on Colleges, Careers and About Me:
- SAT/ACT Preparation
- Personality Assessments
- Career Planning Tools
- College Search Tools & Information Database
- Application Management
- Common App Interface
Learn more about Naviance at http://www.Naviance.com
- State University of New York (SUNY)
New York State’s system of higher education includes sixty-four campuses in various sizes, locations and specialties, including University Centers and University, Technology and Community Colleges.
Site highlights include the following information and data:
- Admissions Information (includes target GPA and SAT/ACT for each campus)
- Programs & Majors
- Interactive Map of Campuses
- Collegiate Sports & Divisions
- Undergraduate Application
Learn more about SUNY at http://www.suny.edu
- City University of New York (CUNY)
New York City, including Manhattan and four more boroughs, is the epicenter of fashion, finance and the arts. More and more students are including John Jay College of Criminal Justice, Baruch College, Hunter College, Queens College and sixteen more campuses as their top schools.
Important resources available on CUNY’s site include:
Learn more about the CUNY system at www.cuny.edu
- FastWeb Scholarship Database
Scholarship and grants are a great way to keep student loan debt to a minimum. There are tens of thousands of scholarship opportunities available; however, students must apply for them by completing and submitting forms, as well as meeting the requirements set forth by the donating company, organization or person.
Upon registration, you’re required to complete a profile which matches you to possible awards…please be mindful to skip opportunities for unwanted spam and advertisements by sponsors.
FastWeb’s comprehensive database of opportunities will possibly lead you to scholarships offered by:
- Ford Motor Company
- Dr. Pepper/7 Up, Inc.
- DECA
- The College Jump Start Scholarship Fund
Create Your FastWeb Profile at www.Fastweb.com
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Take note of the URL extension at www.fafsa.ed.gov, the .gov signifies that this is an official US Government website…don’t be fooled by knock-offs! Another thing, pay attention to the word “free” in the title…you should not pay a fee to complete or submit this application…watch out for scams!
The basics on FAFSA:
- Begin the application after January 1st because the government needs your current year’s salary and income amounts to determine eligibility.
- Gather personal financial information beforehand, including bank statements, portfolio statements and payroll stubs for both student and parents.
- The opportunity for financial aid is “first come, first served” so submit the application by March 1st.
Learn why you need to complete the FAFSA by watching this entertaining video at Five-Minute FAFSA
Learn more about Financial Aid, in general, at the US Department of Education’s Website at www.studentaid.ed.gov
- College Apps: Selecting, Applying to, and Paying for the Right College for You
College Apps takes a hands-on, step-by-step approach to researching colleges, completing applications and confident decision-making. The text includes a glossary of college-related vocabulary, as well as insightful tips and tales from high school students and admissions officers.
College Apps and the author’s website include the following comprehensive resources:
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Trish Portnoy is a blogger, writer, app developer and high school teacher who helps high school students and their parents research colleges, understand their options, and make choices using resources from the Internet, guidance counselors and other helpful people.
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