Student Resources

http://studentaid.ed.gov
This website helps students who are interested in federal student aid. It helps students prepare, choose and apply for schools they would like to attend. It also explains how to receive different types of financial assistance including how to find scholarships.

FAFSA on the Web - U.S. Department of Education
This website provides information and a free application for federal student aid.

http://www.wois.org/
"WOIS/The Career Information System is a private, nonprofit organization that researches and distributes information about Washington careers, schools and training programs." (Quoted from website.) This website has helpful information for students who are interested in finding out how their personal skills and abilities can lead them to an occupation.

http://www.wtb.wa.gov/cguide.html
The Career Guide is helpful for students who are unsure what type of career they would like to pursue. It assists students in finding out their interests in order to find an occupation that would be compatible with their strengths.

http://www.wtb.wa.gov/cguide.html
This website gives a variety of information for students who are interested in universities, community and technical colleges. It also provides homework help for students struggling with their class work.

http://www.washingtonea.org/
This website provides the "Student Zone" which can assist students with homework and study skills.

http://www.jobhuntersbible.com/index.php
"Learn here about the Internet in general, 'gateway sites' and 'search engines,' in particular, and which ones are most helpful." (Quoted from website.) This is an excellent website for students because it helps them learn more about themselves in order to find a career that would fit their interests and abilities.

http://www.access.wa.gov/employment/getajob.aspx
This website is very useful in helping young adults to find a job. It provides a link for career counseling that helps students with resumes, applications, and possible interview questions. It also offers an excellent way to search for a job by location and occupation.

http://www.lni.wa.gov/TradesLicensing/Apprenticeship/default.asp
This is a great website for students that are interested in learning more about apprenticeships. It gives information on pre-apprenticeship training and qualities needed to be a successful apprentice.

http://www.hecb.wa.gov./Link/colleges/collegesindex.adp
This website is a helpful website for students that would like to research colleges and universities in Washington State. It provides information on community and technical colleges for students that are interested in education and training.

http://www.hecb.wa.gov/Paying/index.asp
This is a good website for students who need information about how to receive assistance in paying for college. It offers many suggestions for acquiring funding including grants and scholarships. It gives information on how to be involved in work study and how to take out a loan. This website also provides a step-by-step process on how to apply for financial aid.

http://www.wtb.wa.gov/jtr/
This website is useful for students that would like to pursue a specific type of job training. Students are able to search by school or by the training program they are interested in. It gives a description of the program, prerequisites, and application deadlines. This site also includes employment and earning information for those that complete the program

http://www.workforceexplorer.com/
This website is a great resource for Washington's labor market information. It provides helpful economic information that will help a student make an educated decision on what type of field they would like to pursue. This site also has a career center that includes career and industry videos for students to get a better understanding of the job they are interested in.

http://www.careeronestop.org/
This website is helpful for students that are interested in finding a job. It has information on job opportunities, posting a resume, and occupational trends. This site provides links for choosing a school and how to obtain tuition. It also has a skills center which gives information on how skills are related to occupations.

http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/index.asp
This website is very useful for students searching for universities and colleges. Students are able to breakdown their search geographically and by instructional program. Once the search is narrowed down, students are able to get a summarized description of what the university offers and what is needed to be enrolled.

http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
This website gives great information for students on how to prepare for college. This includes related links and articles concerning financial aid and college planning. It provides opportunities for students to get involved in their communities through volunteer work.

http://jobcorps.doleta.gov/
"Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 through 24 get a better job, make more money and take control of their lives." (Quoted from website.) This would be a helpful option for students that are having difficulty in a traditional high school and are interested in pursuing a career that requires training.

http://www.collegeboard.com/splash
This website provides all of the information needed for a student who is interested in taking the SAT. Students can register for the SAT online and are able to prepare for the exam by reviewing practice test questions. This site also includes information on testing center locations.

http://www.mapping-your-future.org/
This website gives students information on several aspects of preparing for college such as financial aid and choosing a school. It includes online student loan counseling for students that need extra assistance. This site also has helpful steps for students who want to plan ahead for their career.

http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
This website provides the current career guide to industries. It helps students find career information by industry. This site includes a description of the industry, training required and average earnings.