There are many helpful websites out there to help you educate yourself regarding College/Career Planning. Here are some that we feel could be useful to students and parents.
Raise.me - Raise.me is a social enterprise focused on expanding access to higher education, especially among low income and first generation students. Rather than waiting until the end of high school to earn scholarships, which is often too late to impact a student's college ambitions or choices, Raise.me enables students to earn scholarships throughout high school, starting as early as 9th grade, for doing all the things that best prepare them to succeed, whether that’s getting good grades, volunteering in the community or joining an extracurricular.
MI Student Aid - State of Michigan website that has a ton of information regarding paying for college.
Mapping Your Future - Is a free resource for career, college, financial aid and money management information.
Michigan Jobs and Career Portal -Search for jobs, explore careers and find education and training opportunities.
Xello (formerly Career Cruising) - An educational development plan that students use to explore careers and plan for the future.
College Board - Register to retake the SAT, view your scores and send your scores to colleges.
Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) - Form to apply for all federal and state financial aid.
Blue Water College Access Network - This Initiative is a partnership between schools, colleges and community leaders to increase the number of St. Clair County graduates who continue their education beyond high school. One of their functions is to provide events for students and parents, regarding college planning. Whether you choose to go on to earn a bachelor's degree, an associate degree or an industry credential, they can help you get there!
College Navigator - Find out what you need to do to prepare for education beyond high school
EDUGuide - EduGuide provides publications, programs and online tools families need to take the steps that helps them stay on the correct path through college.
Michigan Online Transfer Guide - The Michigan Transfer Network allows students, advisers and the general public to view transfer course equivalencies between many Michigan colleges and Universities.
Job Corps Recruiting Web Site - A career training and educational program for students ages 16-24 who meet low income requirements.
Vocational Information Center - Career Exploration Guide including links to career exploration, job market resources, workforce development, employment skills, trade and technical schools.