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Teen Analyst: Scholarships

For Students 9th - 10th
Scholarships are your ticket to a college education. After all, why go into monstrous debt when there are people out there who want you to succeed so much that they're willing to help pay!
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Unit Plan
Next Gen Personal Finance

Next Gen Personal Finance: Paying for College

For Students 9th - 10th
Give students a helping hand in figuring out how to pay for their college education.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: I Am What I Learn Video Scholarship Essay Contest

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This lesson provides students with the opportunity to explore a variety of available scholarships to determine which scholarships may be sources of funding for college. Students will create a video essay which will be used to apply for a...
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Fast Web: Matching Students to Scholarships

For Students 9th - 10th
Search a database of over 500,000 private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans. There is no fee, but you will need to create a profile. There is a student resource center to assist in college planning.
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College Net

For Teachers 9th - 10th
CollegeNET provides a number of services for the college-bound student. These include the ability to search for colleges based on user-defined criteria, a scholarship/financial aid search, and an online application search.
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Other

College Prep 101

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Prepare for college and get "survival" tips for academic life. Features include application, financial aid and scholarship information, and advice for student athletes.
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Article
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Scholarship and Financial Aid Scams

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses scholarship and financial aid scams and the truth about financial aid. The only application that will determine eligibility for all programs is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - a form you can...
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Other

Teen Analyst: Preparing for College

For Students 9th - 10th
Choosing the right college is one of the most important things you will do in high school. This site has put together some articles to help you with getting in and succeeding while you're there.
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Website
Other

Go College: The Collegiate Websource

For Students 9th - 10th
GoCollege provides information about scholarships, financial age, student loans, and other resource information for attending the college of your choice.
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Lesson Plan
Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: How to Pay for College

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The young scholars will search the Internet for Scholarships and/or grants to help pay for college. This lesson has a financial aid component.
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Other

Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities

For Students 9th - 10th
The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities provides educational resources for hispanic students and professional to be successful in postsecondary education.
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Website
Other

Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities

For Students 9th - 10th
This site gives the reader insight into the mission and purpose of this Catholic Association; namely, to promote and encourage like-minded groups of the same religious persuasion to continue maintaining the high degree and standard of...
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Handout
Black Past

Black Past: Berea College

For Students 9th - 10th
In this brief encyclopedia article, you will read about Berea College, the first fully integrated college in the South.
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Other

Carl Sandburg High School: College Athletic Information

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you interested in playing college sports? This high school guidance site offers extensive resources to potential college athletes on topics such as: college athletic programs, eligibility, division sports, contacting coaches, and...
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Carl Sandburg High School: Financial Aid Resources

For Students 9th - 10th
Are you looking for information about financial aid? This college/career guidance page has an extensive listing of online financial aid resources.
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Activity
Shmoop University

Shmoop: College Financial Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
Guide to financial aid for college includes information on the costs of college, student loans, filling out the FAFSA, and financial aid resources and scholarships. Follow the next page for help on ways to save for college.
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Article
Other

I Grad: Money Saving Tips to Cut College Costs

For Students 9th - 10th
Short tips for students getting ready to make college and financial choices.
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: An Introduction to College Access Programs

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Most college access programs provide activities such as financial counseling, last dollar scholarships, college visits, career guidance, tutoring, academic counseling, and test preparation courses. These comprehensive college access...
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Fin Aid: Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

For Students 9th - 10th
FinAid is a comprehensive resource for all college financing topics. Search scholarships and use the financial aid calculators to help you plan for your college experience.
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Reed College: Livy

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but accurate description of the life of Livy plus includes an chronological outline of Livy's history of Rome and how current scholarship views Livy.
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University of Richmond

Digital Scholarship Lab: Atlas of the Historical Geography of United States

For Students 9th - 10th
Review America's history with over 700 individual maps that address a broad range of issues with this atlas. This atlas maps a variety of historical topics: "exploration and settlement of the continent, the location of colleges and...
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Other

E Student Loan: Compare College Loan Programs

For Students 9th - 10th
E-Student Loan allows you to compare up to 12 loan programs at one time, based on the information that you provide. There is no charge, but registration is required.
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Website
Other

Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition

For Students 9th - 10th
The home page for the Ohio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. There are pages to see what scholarships are available, to see who has won in the past and pages to view the winning artwork, writings, and criticism. Get informed for making a...
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Teen Analyst: Financial Aid Info

For Students 9th - 10th
Grants, loans, scholarships - it's all like another kind of language. But don't worry, we're here to help.