Student Aid on the Web
An online portal from the U.S. Department of Education offering information on student financial aid. Information in Spanish is also available.
U.S. Department of Education: Financial Aid Website
U.S. Department of Education's Financial Aid homepage.
E-Campus Tours
Free virtual campus tours of colleges and universities.
Go College Website
Full-service site offering college searching, financial aid information, and more.
United We Dream
United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led organization in the nation, a nonpartisan network made up of 52 affiliate organizations in 25 states.
Illinois DREAM Act Information
A summary of statewide legislation makeing Illinois the first state in the country to create a private scholarship fund for undocumented youth.
Common Application
The Common Application provides an admission application — online and in print — that students may submit to any of their 346 members. The process can allow students to spend less time on applying for admission.
Get Ready for College
Minnesota Office of Higher Education website with many resources for high school students preparing for college. Includes information on what high school classes to take and how to find the right school for you.
PBS: Ten Steps to College with the Greens
A PBS documentary that follows the Greens as they prepare for college. Each segment describes the step and has a video clip to accompany the information.
Houston A+ Challenge: Preparing to Dream
Program aiming to improve postsecondary access and success among low-income and first-generation college students in the Houston, TX region.