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Career Planning

SCHOLARSHIP DATABASES:

Many web sites have huge scholarship databases that will do the grunt work for you. Enter your criteria and they will return a list of scholarships that match them. Most sites are free and only require you to register to use their services. Some sites to check out are:

• www.college-scholarships.com
• www.fastaid.com
• www.fastweb.com
• www.finaid.com
• www.review.com
• www.thesalliemaefund.org
• www.wiredscholar.com

COLLEGE APPLICATION RESOURCES

• How to Write a College Application Essay
• Common Essay Questions - College Admissions Questions and Answers
• Ask the Dean answers frequently asked questions such as "What's involved in filling out the application?" and "Can I recycle essay questions?"
• Helpful Hints about Letters of Recommendation - Great planning form to help keep track of all your college applications! 

FINANCIAL AID PLANNING

• Sallie Mae wants to make sure that you have all of the parent-specific information you need at your fingertips.
• Student Loan Funding - Use this site to determine what your needs will be for college tuition. Discover types and sources of financial aid. Find out how to apply for and manage a student loan Review the financial aid process. Learn about tax breaks for college higher education
• Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) - Use this site to explore options for paying for college.