Life after High School

1. 4Tests Free online practice tests for the GED, SAT, ACT, GRE and more.
2. 101 Top College, University & Scholarship Web Pages Links to everything you want to know about college and scholarships.
3. ACT Register for the ACT online.
4. AmeriCorp AmeriCorps is a national network of programs that engages more than 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in communities throughout the nation.
5. ASVAB Career Exploration Program Visit this site to find out about career exploration and planning tools that can help you find a career that’s right for you.
6. BrokeScholar A searchable database of over 900,000 scholarships for college. Free registration.
7. CareerOneStop Offers career resources and workforce information to job seekers, students, businesses, and workforce professionals to foster talent development in a global economy. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
8. Careersinthemilitary.com Career information resource for the military world of work. Explore a variety of careers across the Military Services to find out what people in those occupations do and what their usual work environment is like. Learn about training and advancement opportunities and which Services offer each occupation.
9. Central Community College, Hastings Campus Degrees, diplomas and certificates in 28 career and technical education programs, as well as academic transfer courses in 17 areas for students who plan to attend CCC for two years before transferring to a four-year college to complete a bachelor’s degree.
10. College Board Interactive selection guide, information on tests, college visits, plus an online organizer to keep you on track.
11. College Navigator from the National Center for Education Statistics Find the right college for you.
12. College Opportunities Online Locator See and compare profiles of nearly 70,000 colleges and universities across the nation.
13. CollegeNET Cool 3-D college visit site, financial information and college search information.
14. Colleges & Careers from The Princeton Review  Your guide to researching, financing, and finding the right college for you. Registration is free.
15. CollegeView College finder and recruiting service.
16. Creighton University School of Nursing, Hastings Campus Traditional, accelerated nursing, and RN-BSN programs are offered on this campus.
17. Diploma Mills: Degrees of Deception from the Federal Trade Commission  Information about degree mills.
18. Doane College, Grand Island Campus Private liberal arts and sciences college.
19. Ed.gov by the U.S. Department of Education  Find a database of accredited programs and institutions as well as lists of recognized accrediting agencies. Also find information about degree mills and what to watch out for.
20. Educational Testing Service Network A gateway to information about college and graduate school admissions and placement tests. Provides links to several standard tests such as AP, GMAT, GRE, TOEFL and SAT. You can try some practice questions online as well as register for a specific test. Also locate information on financial aid, colleges and universities, and job and career options.
21. EducationQuest Foundation Excellent non-profit resource for college preparation, financial aid, and college planning. EducationQuest Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve access to higher education in Nebraska.
22. (FAFSA) Free Application for Federal Student Aid  The fundamental qualifying form used for all federal and government-guaranteed commercial lenders’ programs—as well as for many state, regional and private student aid programs. Apply online or call 1-800-433-3243 to request a hard copy.
23. FastWeb Free scholarship and college searches plus financial aid tools and more. Registration required.
24. Federal School Search Code For students filling out their FAFSA applications.
25. FinAid! One of the most comprehensive financial aid sites on the web.
26. GetEducated.com Lists online education programs and information on how to find accredited institutions.
27. Hastings College Private, undergraduate, four-year, residential liberal arts college.
28. Kaplan SAT, PSAT and ACT preparation. College admissions consulting.
29. Nebraska Career Connections Build a career around your unique interests and skills.
30. Nebraska Dept. of Education Directory of Nebraska schools licensed by the Department of Education.
31. Peterson’s Directories A nicely organized site that contains information on programs for kindergarten through graduate school. Includes helpful information on financing education, studying abroad and distance learning. Also allows you to search a job database to find current openings around the country.
32. Postsecondary Education Institutions in Nebraska A comprehensive list with links to all community and state colleges; the state university system; independent universities and colleges; and private career schools located in Nebraska.
33. SAT from CollegeBoard Register Online  Prepare with real SAT questions, and get instant confirmation of test date and location.
34. ScholarshipHelp.Org Links and helpful information on college decisions and scholarships.
35. Selective Service System Register online and check a registration.
36. SparkCollegefrom SparkNotes.com  Search and compare schools. Free registration required for most features.
37. State-funded Colleges and Universities Includes links to state and community colleges and the University of Nebraska system.
January 22, 2010nts/english/index.jsp">Student Aid on the Web Mega-guide to all things college: preparing, choosing, applying, funding, attending, and repaying.
38. Study Guide Zone This site is a treasure trove of free resources for students, beginning professionals, and anyone else who wants to improve his or her score on a standardized test. Tests covered include: the ACT, ASVAB, GED, GRE, LSAT, SAT and many more.
39. Test Prep from SparkNotes.com  Power Tactics for the New SAT mirror the one-on-one tutor experience.
40. Test Prep Review Free online ACT, SAT, GED and more practice tests.
41. University of Nebraska-Kearney A public, residential university.
42. U.S. News & World Report’s College Rankings This site will help you choose a college based upon U.S. News & World Report’s ranking system.

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