http://careeraccess.hawaii.edu Learn about the different types of careers on this interactive site that takes the student on a virtual career exploration tour.
www.mappingyourfuture.org Mapping Your Future is a resource that provides free tools so students can make the right choice about which career to pursue.
www.dreamit-doit.com Have your students find something that they can really get into. Have them check out the types of jobs that are right for their skills, their attitude, their passions. Dream it. Then see what jobs and resources are out there to make it happen. Do it.
http://www.egfi-k12.org/ Interested in a career in Engineering? Check out this website to learn all about the different opportunities that are out there!
EXPLORING AND PREPARING FOR COLLEGE
www.knowhowtogo.org It’s never too early to start preparing for college. This site provides information and resources to help your students get going in the right direction.
www.college.gov college.gov is created by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, and vocational or career schools). Most importantly, college.gov is intended to provide inspiration and hope to all students, and encourage them to consider and pursue a postsecondary education.
www.collegeboard.com The College Board offers a variety of tools and resources to help you prepare and plan for college. Use “College MatchMaker” to generate a list of colleges that match your students’ preferences. Create and manage a personal list of colleges with “My Organizer.” Have your students get ready for the SAT by taking an official, free practice test.
www.actstudent.org The ACT student site provides information on many aspects of planning for college, including career planning and financial aid. Students can also register for the ACT and find materials to prepare for the test.
www.collegeclicktv.com Get to know your top college picks without stepping foot on campus. Learn about the best dorms, the school spirit, night life, Greek life, campus activities and professors by watching streaming video! CollegeClickTV.com noticed a problem: It's time-consuming and expensive to visit campuses all over the country. So they found the solution: They are bringing the campus and peer reviews to your home.
PAYING FOR COLLEGE
www.fafsa.ed.gov Learn all about the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, usually the first step in seeking financial aid for higher education.
www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov The Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of student aid in America. These programs provide more than $80 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. Learn more about and how to apply for this aid.
www.finaid.org This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools — on or off the web.
www.savingforcollege.com The savingforcollege.com site has a mission to help individuals and professional advisers better understand how to meet the challenge of paying higher education costs.
SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS
www.uhf.hawaii.edu The UH Foundation awards millions of dollars in UH scholarships to students of varying abilities, financial need, and academic goals. Browse all of the available scholarships.
www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org Apply for more than 150 different scholarship funds established by local individuals, businesses, and organizations through the Hawai'i Community Foundation.
www.supercollege.com Search their massive free database of over 2.8 million awards to find the perfect scholarship for you.
www.scholarshipexperts.com Get unlimited access to their scholarship database of 2.4 million scholarships worth over $14 billion.