GAFutures is an online resource intended to assist students as they explore careers, compare Georgia colleges, prepare to meet college entrance requirements, get ready for the SAT and ACT, apply to college, and learn about financial aid.
Edgenuity is an online course replacement program that NWHS uses for credit recovery and initial credit. Edgenuity also has textbooks online on the academic subjects and SAT/ACT preparation. Students may login here with their school computer login to access the textbooks and SAT/ACT prep.
College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics U.S. government site that allows future students to evaluate and compare institutions’ prices, financial aid, enrollment fees, and academic disciplines.
Questbridge This non-profit program links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nation's best colleges. QuestBridge is the provider of the National College Match Program and the College Prep Scholarship.
ThinkCollege.net This website will provide post-secondary information and links for parents and students with a learning disability.
U.S. News-Education This is an excellent reference site with articles and recommendations about college choices.
Peterson's Publishing Co. is a major publisher of college and test preparation books. This site is loaded with information on college planning.
College Planning Web Site is a place to search for college and financial aid information.
Bridges This is a comprehensive career planning program designed for high school students. Please see your counselor for user name and password information.
ACT- Test preparation for the ACT and online registration can be found at this site.
College Board provides valuable information for students and parents about planning for college. Here students can register for the SAT online. Check out the timeline for college.
The Princeton Review is a book publisher that provides information about choosing colleges, preparation for the ACT and SAT, etc.
What Can I Do With a Major In… This is an online site from the University of North Carolina about careers.
NCAA Clearinghouse This site will provide you with information about initial-eligibility at NCAA Division I and II member colleges and universities.
Tuitionfundingsources.com Students and their parents can search the TFS databases for scholarships and other forms of financial aid, take personality and career aptitude tests, and search for detailed college information.
Fast Web A search site for information on careers, scholarships, financial aid, and more.
FAFSA4caster is a companion piece to the official FAFSA on the Web. The free FAFSA4caster tool will reduce the time needed to complete the FAFSA.
Federal Student Aid Information/Money for College is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. It covers the Department's major aid programs, including Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, and PLUS loans.
FAFSA online (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) The Department of Education uses the information provided on your FAFSA to determine your eligibility for aid from the federal student financial assistance programs. This form can be used to apply for Georgia's HOPE scholarship. You can complete the FASFA application online. Be sure to do so before your college's financial aid deadline.
Sallie Mae provides primarily federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP). This site offers comprehensive information and resources to assist students, parents, and guidance professionals with the financial aid process.
FinAid A guide to student financial aid including: loans, scholarships, applications, and financial aid calculators.
College Answer This website provides advice and tools to help you pay for college, including a free scholarship search, FAFSA assistance, and information on college savings plans, tax benefits, school cost and financial aid.
www.ChristianConnector.com--The Christian Connector provides a free Christian college information service as well as scholarship drawing.
Center for Latino Achievement and Success in Education--see handouton Latino scholarships and resources.
www.lnesc.org--for Hispanic students
www.hsf.net--for Hispanic students
www.iefa.org--for study abroad
www.hacu.net--for Hispanic students
Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by Department of Labor. Job Corps offers career planning, on-the-job training, job placement, and housing .
Occupational Outlook Handbook This is a widely used source for career information published in book form.
O*Net Online O*NET is a source of comprehensive occupational information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interest associated with occupations.