Links about Education
CLEP
from College Board Online
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html
Information on CLEP exams and includes searchable database of
institutions accepting CLEP exams.
Distance Learning Channel
from Petersons.com
http://www.petersons.com/dlearn/
Searchable index of distance learning degree programs and other
opportunites.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
from the U.S. Department of Education
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Fill out the FAFSA form online.
Hope Scholarship and Lifetime Learning Credits from the U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/PPI/HOPE/index.html
Information about educational benefits contained in the Taxpayer Relief
Act of 1997
Peterson's Online "the education supersite"
http://www.petersons.com/
Comprehensive research site for colleges, universities, financial aid,
test preparation.
The Student Guide
from the U.S.Department of Education
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html
Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student
financial aid available through the federal Student Financial Assistance Programs. Updated
each award year, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
U.S. News Online: Get
Into College
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/cohome.htm
1999 College Rankings. Searchable index of 4-year and community colleges.
Enter your preferences for major and location.
U.S. News: America's Best
Graduate Schools
http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/beyond/bchome.htm
Get the latest rankings, interactive tools, and up-to-date articles for
each area of study, just enter your preferences.
VA Education Benefits from the Department of Veterans' Affairs
http://www.gibill.va.gov
Outlines benefits available to Veterans and surviving dependents of
Veterans.