AHEC Connecticut
ADDITIONAL INFO - Helpful HOT Careers Information Resources
Websites and Publications
With access to the web, you can check out the many sites available to you. We do not recommend one over the other and advise you to check these resources thoroughly before any fees for services are paid. Contact your school counselor for other financial aid and career resources.
Your best source of financial aid information is your high school counselor or financial aid officer. Schedule an appointment, meet with them, gather information, and ask questions about your options.
WEBSITES
Absolutely Scholarships
Makes finding free money for school easy. Search across two comprehensive scholarship databases available.
www.absolutelyscholarships.com
Bureau of Labor Statistics Career Information
Information about jobs for kids who like science.
www.bls.gov
College Is Possible
American Council on Education provides a guide for students and parents that shows them that financial aid is available.
www.collegeispossible.org
College Board Online®
A research site for locating scholarships and other aid, and for selecting colleges and universities.
www.collegeboard.org
Connecticut Department of Public Health
Office of Workforce Development & DPH Licensing Information.
www.dph.state.ct.us
Connecticut Higher Education Trust
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).
www.aboutchet.com
Connecticut Licensing Info Center
CT HEALTHJOBS.ORG
EdFund
Student financial aid services are a click away with this company specializing in helping families, lenders, and schools with their finances.
www.edfund.org
FAFSA - U.S. Department of Education
Guide to applying for a Free Application for Federal Student Aid provides eligibility requirements and guidelines.
www.fafsa.ed.gov
fastWEB
A scholarship and financial aid search service.
www.fastweb.com
GoCollege
Perform a college and financial aid search to figure out the best combination of academics and affordability.
www.gocollege.com
Health Occupations Students of America
Information to promote career opportunities in the health care industry.
www.hosa.org
Hot Health Careers
Information on some of the top careers in the health field.
www.tha.com/career/topjobs.htm
National Health Care Skills Standards
National Urban League Scholarship Program
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.
cgi.nul.org/scholarships.html
Riley Guide
Information on some of the top careers in the health field.
www.rileyguide.com
THINK COLLEGE - U.S. Department of Education
Explore the resources for getting a college education, applying for financial aid, and returning to school.
www.ed.gov/thinkcollege
Nursing Career Center of CT (NCCC)
$1 Billion for Minority Education
Discover the Gates Millennium Scholarship Program.
www.gmsp.org
PUBLICATIONS
Connecticut Career Paths - Jobs and Careers for a New Millennium
Published by the Connecticut State Occupational Information Coordinating Committee
Think College? Me? Now?
Published by the U.S. Department of Education and the Partnership for Family Involvement in Education