Here are a few helpful resources when you begin thinking of options that will be available to you  AFTER high school.  To make the most of these opportunities, some of your planning needs to begin NOW!

• • ACT

Students can register for the ACT by visiting this link: ACT.org

•  COLLEGE BOARD

Students can register for the SAT, learn about AP testing, CLEP tests, and more at this site: COLLEGEBOARD.org

•   FAFSA

          The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA_ is a form that can be prepared annually by current and                   prospective college students, undergraduate and graduate, in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.  Many colleges require this as a first step to any financial aid - scholarships included.   The FAFSA filing window opens October 1 each fall.    STUDENTAID.org

•  COMMON APP    

              The Common Application is an undergraduate college admissions application that applicants may use to apply             to any of its member colleges and universities. (Over 700 schools)  COMMOMAPP.org 

•  KHAN ACADEMY

          Khan Academy has partnered with College Board to create a free SAT prep program, in addition to a multitude            of academic resources.    KHANACADEMY.org

•  Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

The OOH can help someone find career information about job descriptions and skills, education and training, pay and outlook for hundreds of occupations.     Bureau of Labor Statistics

•  FASTWEB

             Fastweb helps connect students with scholarships, colleges, financial aid, and more.     FASTWEB.com

•  SCOIR

            SCOIR is a comprehensive website designed for students and parents that assists in making decisions about                  colleges and careers.   SCOIR.com

•  WUE - Western Undergraduate Exchange

        The WUE scholarship offers non-resident students from WICHE (Western interstate Commission for Higher                     Education) states the opportunity to qualify for reduced tuition.  WUE Info

Additional Resources

The internet is a huge resource with a wealth of information to help you along the road to college, careers and the future!  But, sometimes it can get a little tricky to find out the specific information that you are looking for to answer your questions.  Here is a list with just a few of the websites that may be helpful to you.  Hopefully, these will get you started in the right direction.  Many websites will also provide links to other organizations with more detailed information. Parents are encouraged to work alongside their students to assist in using these resources to their full potential. Be aware that some websites may charge for their information and that Hume Lake Charter School is not responsible for the content on the websites. 

Visit the following resources to learn more about them:

•        https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/

Search for tools and resources to help you or your students learn about financial aid for college.  This Financial Aid Tool Kit has an abundance of resources and information available to you for free.

• http://myblueprintstory.com/

This website connects parents and students with Christian colleges from all over the nation.  In addition, this organization sponsors national college fairs promoting these colleges in the local area each year (usually late September).  This is a fantastic resource to find out information about majors offered at a variety of Christian colleges and matching yourself with the right college.

• www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions

 This website will help you learn about entrance requirements to the UC school system in California; see how the UC evaluates applications for students; and begin the search for information on the costs of paying for school, finding financial aid and scholarships. In addition you can request an application for admission through this website.

• https://hs-articulation.ucop.edu/guide

Most colleges and universities have classes that applicants are required to complete prior to being admitted. These requirements are known as A-G requirements. This website offers you an A-G course list from Hume Lake Charter School in addition to other schools.  It also give you a wealth of addition information about these requirements as well as tools and resources for support.

• www.cde.ca.gov Search CTE

This website helps the user find information about Career Technical Education (CTE). CTE integrates rigorous academic content standards with industry specific knowledge and skills to prepare students for both direct entry into California’s industry sectors and for post-secondary education.

• www.academyadmission.com

This site had information about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  Applications can be obtained and submitted for student financial assistance at this website.

• www.savingforcollege.com

This website has valuable information on the “how to’s” of saving for college, looking into a 529 financial saving plan, listing of conferences available to educate you about saving for college etc.