These sites are in no particular order. There are sites that duplicate information but appeal to different age groups.
Testing
• Resources from ISAC, help, scholarship searches and more
• FREE career & college prep resources
• Hobson’s college & scholarship search, college application helps
• ACT College assessments, registration, test dates, college searches, and more
• ACT Student information, financial aid, college and career planning, and more
• SAT online registration, testing help, college search info, and more
• College search & financial aid info, ACT/SAT test prep materials
• College info, ACT/SAT test prep materials
• ACT test preparation for the student
• Intercollegiate Studies Institute
• Info on Christian Colleges & Short-term Missions opportunities
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Scholarship information from businesses, military and private donor. This is not an exhaustive list. Check back often for updates. Please note that there may be deadlines for application submission. Please see your guidance counselor for up-to-date information. There are, of course, hundreds of avenues available on the Internet. Remember to be wise in choosing what information you give over the Internet so that you protect your identity.
• US Department of Education
Free Application for Federal Student Aid - FAFSA. Register and apply on line.
• Army National Guard
Get help with tuition, your career. There are two, three and four-year scholarships available.
• Horatio Alger Association
Financial assistance for students who have demonstrated integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity. There are several other qualifying factors related to this assistance.
• Parkland College Foundation Scholarships - Deadline apply
Several scholarship opportunities listed with some details regarding qualifications.
• Parkland College listing of Private Donors
This list is updated and maintained by Parkland College FInancial Aid Office
• Ted Farrell Memorial Scholarship - Illinois Association of Mortgage Brokers
Scholarships awarded to students who have relatives in the mortgage industry as well as other qualifications.
• Busey Bank - Deadline applies
Two $1000 scholarships for low to moderate income students interested in careers in banking, accounting, management, marketing. Call Janet Burton at 326-5243 for application (6/30 deadline)
