Paying for College May 2, 2012
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Colleges, Consumer Information, Financial Aid, Job & Career.Tags: college costs, grants, scholarships, student loans, university costs
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http://www.consumerfinance.gov/payingforcollege/costcomparison/
Paying for College is a new website from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. It helps students calculate on a worksheet how much they would owe in student loans after graduating from college. A cost comparison guide on 7,500 different colleges and universities is provided. Estimated debt after going to school is listed. Average Grants and Scholarships are calculated into the price. Information on graduation and student loan default rates are also mentioned.
Spring Test Prep – TCAP September 23, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Colleges, Exams, Memphis.Tags: ACT test, exams, Gateway test, TCAP, tests
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http://www.mcsk12.net/stp/springtestprepparents.asp
This website includes the test prep for the Memphis City Schools. The ACT overview, the Gateway Test, and the TCAP are all shown. Different subjects and grade levels are covered for each test.
Colleges of Memphis June 14, 2011
Posted by Business & Sciences Reference Staff in All, Colleges, Directories, Maps, Memphis, music, Safety, Shelby County, Transportation.add a comment
The colleges of Memphis website connects over thirteen universities and colleges that are in the Memphis area. From this website, you will find directories to student life, on-campus housing, venues the city has to offer, and college admissions. There is also an insider’s guide with links to all things Memphis such as places to eat, cultural offerings, and local current news. The purpose of collegesofmemphis.org is to promote Memphis to prospective students.
Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture March 22, 2011
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http://tennesseeencyclopedia.net/about.php
The Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture’s on-line edition is an updated version of the the book that was originally published in 1998. Students, teachers, and researchers can use this website to find information about Tennessee. Topics are broken down into user friendly categories. Popular subjects include the Civil War, Davy Crockett, Andrew Jackson and Daniel Boone. This on-line version has updated and new entries, over 500 images, and also video and audio files.
Education and Training Finder June 1, 2007
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www.careerinfonet.org/edutraining
From America’s Career InfoNet. Users can search for educational and training programs by occupation or keyword. Searches can be limited to particular types of schools or by geographic region.
FAFSA4caster April 26, 2007
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This site, created by the Department of Education, allows students to get an early estimate of eligibility for federal financial aid, allowing families more time for financial planning and preparation.
Financing the Future: Postsecondary Students & Costs July 25, 2006
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www.census.gov/prod/2002pubs/p70-83.pdf
A 2002 Census report on how Americans are paying for college. Includes general demographics on students as well as statistics on financial aid. Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader.
FAFSA on the Web July 24, 2006
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The online application for federal student aid. Visitors can also get school codes and find out the status of their online applications. Llenar una FAFSA en Espanol aqui.
USNews.com: Education July 22, 2006
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www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/eduhome.htm
College rankings from the US News & World Report – including undergraduate, graduate and distance programs. Helpful information about the admissions process and financial aid is also available. Some rankings are for paid subscribers only.
Saving For College – 529 Plans July 22, 2006
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Savingforcollege.com is dedicated to providing investors and professional advisors with the most comprehensive, current, and objective information available regarding qualified state tuition programs.
College and University Rankings July 22, 2006
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http://gateway.library.uiuc.edu/edx/rankings.htm
Links to web sites where rankings of graduate, undergraduate, law, business, medical, and international schools can be found.
