Links and Resources
Where To Go and How To Get In
www.collegeboard.com
In addition to providing all the information you need about the PSAT and SAT, the College Board web site has
tools for planning for, finding, and applying to college. It offers an interactive tool called “My Organizer” that
is well worth signing up for.
ACT, Inc.: A Student Site for ACT Test Takers
www.actstudent.org
Includes information about registering for the ACT, test prep, financial need estimator, and tips on college and
career planning.
CSO College Center
www.csocollegecenter.org
A web site targeted at first-generation, low income, and minority students. Includes an “ask the experts” section where you can send in questions online.
KnowHow2Go
www.knowhow2go.org
A new web site by the National Ad Council and the American Council on Education with practical tips for making our way to college.
Prep for College Calendar
www.nacac.com
The National Association for College Admission Counseling explains what you can do in your high school
freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years to prepare for college.
College is Possible
www.collegeispossible.org
A list of recommended web sites, books and brochures from College Is Possible. The College Is Possible web site also offers “Paying for College,” an overview of federal grants and loans, tax benefits for college students, and other federal, state, and institutional programs.
Black Excel
www.blackexcel.org
Especially dedicated to African-American families, the website includes information about preparing for college, scholarships, historically black colleges (including virtual tours), and summer enrichment programs.
There’s also a free newsletter.
The Student Guide
www.studentaid.ed.gov
Available in English and Spanish, the Student Guide is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from
the U.S. Department of Education.
Financial Aid Resources
www.nacacnet.org
The National Association for College Admission Counseling provides this list of links to scholarships, lenders,
and other resources to assist students from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Go to their “Online Resources” and then click on “financial aid.”
FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
This free service from Monster.com allows users to search over 1.3 million scholarships worth more than $3 billion.
Scholarship Experts
www.scholarshipexperts.com
ScholarshipExperts.com employs a professional staff of data researchers to maintain an up-to-date database of over 2.4 million scholarships worth more than $14.7 billion.
WMU Resources and Links:
Western Michigan University
Student Affairs
Multicultural Affairs
Upward Bound National Resources:
Upward Bound National Website
Financial Aid Resources:
State of Michigan Student Aid
Michigan Student Financial Aid Assocication
Federal Student Aid
Fastweb: Scholarship Search Engine
Planning for College Resources:
The Sallie Mae Fund
College Board
U.S. Department of Education