AHEC Connecticut
ADDITIONAL INFO - Paying for College, Financial Aid and Planning
Financial Aid
Absolutely Scholarships - www.absolutelyscholarships.com
Makes finding free money for school easy. Search across two comprehensive scholarship databases available.
College Is Possible - www.collegeispossible.org
American Council on Education provides a guide for studentsn and parents that shows them that financial aid is available.
Connecticut Higher Education Trust - www.aboutchet.com
To help you get started on saving for college, the State of Connecticut offers you a flexible, tax-advantage program - called the Connecticut Higher Education Trust (CHET).
EdFund - www.edfund.org
Student financial aid services are a click away with this company specializing in helping families, lenders, and schools with their finances.
FAFSA - U.S. Department of Education - www.fafsa.ed.gov
Guide to applying for a Free Application for Federal Student Aid provides eligibility requirements and guidelines.
fastWEB - www.fastweb.com
A scholarship and financial aid search service.
Financial Aid - www.finaid.org
GoCollege - www.gocollege.com
Perform a college and financial aid search to figure out the best combination of academics and affordability.
National Urban League Scholarship Program - www.nul.org
The National Urban League, in partnership with leading civic, social and philanthropic organizations, launched a new initiative to focus on the identification and recognition of young people who exhibit potential for success at the highest levels.
$1 Billion for Minority Education - twww.gmsp.org
Discover the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program.
College Board Online® - www.collegeboard.com
A research site for locating scholarships and other aid, and for selecting colleges and universities.
Careers
America's Career Info - www.acinet.org
Comprehensive career site featuring wages & trends, individual state information, and other career tools.
Assessment.com - http://student.assessment.com
Tools for students to identify career options, classes to help your career, learning styles and careers that match students motivations.
Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Information - www.bls.gov
Information about jobs for kids who like science
CT HEALTHJOBS.ORG - www.cthealthjobs.org
Glencoe Health Science Technology Website
Information on text updates, career links, classroom activities, internet research projects and case studies
Health Occupation & Technology Careers in Connecticut www.healthcareersinct.com
Health Occupations Students of America - www.hosa.org
Information to promote career opportunities in the health care industry.
Health Web - www.healthweb.org
Links to medical education websites and specific professions.
Hot Health Careers - www.tha.com/career/topjobs.htm
Information on some of the top careers in the health field.
Job Shadow Day - www.jobshadow.monster.com
Information for having your own job shadow day, profiles of reallife professionals with tips and job insights.
Kids Into Health Careers - http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/kidscareers/
Site for children to explore possibilities in health careers.
Monster.com - www.monster.com
Search job postings or post your resume for employers to view. Career center with resume tips and career information.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - www.bls.gov/oco
Online Career Fair - www.jobweb.com
The Riley Guide - www.rileyguide.com
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