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Financial Aid

Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) Form
You can electronically file your FAFSA Form which is required to be eligible for aid.
Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible after January 1.

Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA) Form - Print Version
Print and mail the 11-page pdf file.

College Preparation Checklist
A small booklet from from the U.S. Department of Education explaining how to prepare for college by using "to do" lists. Includes information about federal aid, FAFSA filing and scholarship searching.

Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid
Download the comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Available in English and Spanish.

Students.gov
The United States Department of Education's official source of information on federally-based student aid. A "must see."

General Resources

FastAid
World's largest private-sector scholarships database.

FastWeb
Internet's largest free scholarship search service.

FinAid
Cash for College: Explains what financial aid is and the financial aid process.

Michigan Education Savings Program (MESP)
Information about Michigan's 529 College Savings Plan designed to help families set aside funds for future college costs.

Michigan Education Trust (MET)
Information about the Michigan Education Trust which allows pre-purchase of undergraduate tuition at any Michigan public university or college.

Michigan Office of Scholarships and Grants
State of Michigan site that provides information about the various state financial aid programs such as the Michigan Competitive Scholarship, the Tuition Incentive Program, the Michigan Nursing Scholarship, and the new Michigan Promise scholarship.

Michigan Student Financial Aid Association
The official association of financial aid officers in Michigan. Provides information on grants and scholarships for Michigan residents.

National Co-op Scholarship Program
Merit co-op scholarships will be awarded to high school seniors and college transfer students who plan to participate in college cooperative education at one of the NCCE Partner Colleges and Universities (includes Kettering University).

Scholarsite
Visitors can quickly search approximately 600,000 financial aid opportunities using general criteria; it isn't necessary to enter personal information. The bilingual site also offers an option for full Spanish text.

Minority Resources

Black Excel
Provides an extensive listing of links to scholarships for minority students.

Gates Millennium Scholars
Scholarship awards to reduce financial barriers for African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American and Hispanic American students with high academic and leadership promise who have significant financial need.

Genesee Chamber Foundation
Offering the Katherine Roat Stevens Scholarship Fund annually to female high school seniors graduating from Genesee County schools who meet specific criteria.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Offers higher education assistance to Hispanic Americans of all ages.

Mott Community College Gold Card Scholarship Program
Covers the cost of tuition and fees for senior citizens who have reached the age of 60 or older.

United Negro College Fund
Offers assistance to historically black colleges and universities, and offers scholarship, study abroad and mentoring programs.

U.S. News and World Reports
U.S. News and World Report lists hundreds of scholarships for specific ethnic groups. Includes deadlines and dollar amounts.

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Colleges & Other Schools

College Preparation

Black Collegian Home Page
Electronic version of the career opportunities magazine. Includes commentaries by leading African-American writers, info on college life and news of happenings on college campuses.

College.gov
Built by the U.S Department of Education, in collaboration with students, this site offers information about applying to, attending and graduating from college. Features lots of personal accounts from students on peer pressure, lack of family support and financial barriers.

College Is Possible
This uncluttered site presents college prep basics in an easy-to-follow manner. Its best books and sites are useful.

High School Graduate
Resources for graduating high school students including lots of great articles on getting into college and the college experience.

U.S. News and World Report College Rankings
The well-known U.S. News and World Report college rankings are now available online, broken down into national universities and national liberal arts universities as well as by region.

School Search

American Medical Careers
Training center, located in Flint, offering concentrated, short-term training programs that prepare students to receive health care certifications and obtain valuable skills up a career ladder in the medical field. Main campus is located in the Great Lakes Technology Centre with additional campus location in Lansing.

College Board Online
Contains a database of more than 3,000 two-year and four-year colleges.

CollegeNET
Another database of colleges, universities and trade schools. Tailors the lists of schools based on factors such as tuition, geography and type of school.

Distance Education and Training Council
Provides a directory of accredited distance learning institutions. Search by location or subject.

Peterson's Education & Career Center
From the publisher of college directories comes their online version. Information on accredited schools, study abroad programs, summer programs and more!

Vocational Information Center
Online directory of trade, career and technical schools across the country.

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Standardized Tests

Test Preparation

Learning Express Library
Online practice tests for GED, ASVAB, college assessment, and other careers. Log into this program through the Flint Public Library website. Click here to access from home.

Educational Testing Service
Information on test dates, score reports, practice test questions and other information for the college bound. Develops and administers the SAT, GRE, and GMAT.

Kaplan
From the organization that prepares you for the tests. Info on Kaplan courses, sample test, and career advice.

Princeton Review
More information on standardized tests and the college admissions process.

Official Websites

ACT
Web site includes sample test questions, test dates and registration info.

GMAT
The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT); the official site provides details on dates, fees, and test prep tips.

GRE
Comprehensive information about test dates, software, test dates, a diagnostic service, and a practice test.

LSAT
The Law School Admission Test (LSAT); the official site provides information on dates, fees, and registration.

Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC)
Find up-to-date registration and testing information, online study guides for all subject areas, and services to register and obtain unofficial test results.

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FLINT PUBLIC LIBRARY'S COPE CENTER:
Career Opportunities and Planning for Employment

QUICK LINKS FOR JOBS AND COLLEGE

Be sure to visit the Main Library's Career Center for print resources on jobs, college and careers. We also have computers ready for online job searching and resume-writing using the MOIS program (Michigan Occupational Information System).