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Full-text of 2 and 4-year college catalogs, along with graduate and professional or trade schools. Entries include maps, college profiles, and websites. more info.
LearningExpressLibrary
Practice taking tests online, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, adult basic skills, civil service, law enforcement, military, EMS, postal services, firefighter, and U.S. citizenship. more info.
Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS)
Set career goals, build a resume, search for jobs, and plan your education path with this database. Resources include occupation descriptions, job search tools, college information sources including financial aid planning. Data provided is Minnesota specific. Available only on library workstations. more info.
Research Minnesota community and technical colleges as well as state universities.
MyFuture
Information on more than 900 civilian and military career fields and 7,000 accredited college admissions details, plus average salaries, employment trends, and SAT advice to interviewing for a first job.
The Career Key
Online resource for choosing a career, career path, and college major. Expert help with career choices, planning, job skills, and choosing a college major or educational program.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
You can fill out the FAFSA forms online and save them if you don't finish. You can also link to the FAFSA4caster to learn about the financial aid process and get an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.
Off To College
A College search and planning guide that provides you with comprehensive search for colleges, college prep, and rank.
Community College Directory
A directory of almost 3,000 community colleges nationwide, with links to their catalogs.
CSO College Center
College programs and admissions information for first-generation, low-income, and minority students.
College Answer from Sallie Mae
Information and planning tools for prospective college students. Sections include Preparing, Selecting, Applying, Paying, Deciding, and Financing.
Off to college
iSEEK
Research Minnesota colleges and universities, find career counseling services, and get tips on how to apply for financial aid.
Community College Review
Community College Review, links to over 1500 Community Colleges, and provides detailed profiles of U S Community Colleges to help you find the right one.
College Search Database
Provides info for over 7,000 US Colleges, Universities, and Higher Education Institutions--highly detailed, and comprehensive database that is relevant, reliable and up to date.
CollegeView
Take multimedia visual tours and find other information about colleges, including links to their home pages.
CampusTours
Virtual tours and links to college websites.
ACT Test
Helps assess students for schools and employees for employers. You can find out about test dates and locations here.
SAT Prep at MajorTests.com
Prepare for the SAT for free at this site.
StudentEdge
Explore careers and the colleges that support them. Find out more about community colleges and their advantages as well as standard colleges and universities.
Xap Student Center
Plan, explore, and apply to colleges online using these free tools. Find counselors to help you.
IIEPassport Study Abroad Directories
Study abroad opportunities, especially for college students.
College Navigator
Search by location, program, or both on this Dept. of Education site to find a school that meets your needs.
MN Dep't of Education College and Career Readiness
Information on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and the College-Level Examination Programs that give students the chance to earn college credits while still in high school.
College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees
Free scholarship and financial aid searches, SAT & ACT test preparation tips, school searches, and information on online degrees and distance education programs.
Library Subject Guide: Test Preparation
Check out more resources selected by Hennepin County librarians.
Library Subject Guide: Financial Aid & Scholarships
Check out more resources selected by Hennepin County librarians.
Library Subject Guide: Higher Education
Check out more resources selected by Hennepin County library.
Library Subject Guide: Study Abroad
Check out more resources selected by Hennepin County librarians.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Find the latest scores and news stories about college athletics.
NextStepU
Step-by-step advice on how to plan for college, from finding financial aid to choosing the right school and program.
Education Corner
Scholarships, grants and fellowships are forms of financial aid that do not need to be repaid. Learn about them here.
MnTransfer
Information and transfer guide for students considering transferring to a Minnesota college. Includes transfer agreements, transfer guidelines and procedures.
Minnesota's Get Ready for College
Find help preparing and paying for college, as well as help finding a Minnesota college to attend.
FinAid: SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
One of the most comprehensive financial aid sites on the web.
Financial Aid Resource Publications
Federal aid programs and how to apply for them for each award year.
Fair Test: The National Center for Fair and Open Testing
Includes listings of colleges that do not require SAT test scores for admission. This advocacy organization works to end the abuse and misuse of standardized testing.
CollegeSource Online
Full text of over 40,000 college catalogs
Princeton Review
Guide to researching, financing, and finding the right college for you.
University of Minnesota
Departments, services, and admissions policies and procedures at the U's many campuses.
FastWeb
Matches students with possible scholarships and includes even more financial aid resources.
Sallie Mae
How to apply for educational loans, primarily federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).
Educational Testing Service Network
Register for and practice taking big tests such as AP, SAT, TOEFL, and more.
College Rankings
Find rankings for undergraduate, graduate, business, law and international programs.
ACT Scores
View your test scores, send them to colleges, and see how your scores rate.
CollegeNet
Join online forums to get support from your peers as you research colleges, apply online to schools, and find scholarships.
Peterson's Planner
Online and continuing education information, as well as undgrad and graduate programs. You can also search for scholarships.
U.S. News and World Report College Rankings
Locate college and graduate school rankings. Includes survey forms to help you evaluate your interest in a specific career. Provides information about hot career tracks.
College Board Online
Fill out college applications online, search for scholarships, and register for entrance exams.
Expected Family Contribution Calculator
How much do you need to save for college? What will you be able to afford if you pay for it all on your own? Calculate various college savings scenarios.
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CollegeSourceFull-text of 2 and 4-year college catalogs, along with graduate and professional or trade schools. Entries include maps, college profiles, and websites. more info.
LearningExpressLibrary
Practice taking tests online, including SAT, ACT, TOEFL, adult basic skills, civil service, law enforcement, military, EMS, postal services, firefighter, and U.S. citizenship. more info.
Minnesota Career Information System (MCIS)Set career goals, build a resume, search for jobs, and plan your education path with this database. Resources include occupation descriptions, job search tools, college information sources including financial aid planning. Data provided is Minnesota specific. Available only on library workstations. more info.
Websites
Minnesota State Colleges and UniversitiesResearch Minnesota community and technical colleges as well as state universities.
MyFuture
Information on more than 900 civilian and military career fields and 7,000 accredited college admissions details, plus average salaries, employment trends, and SAT advice to interviewing for a first job.
The Career Key
Online resource for choosing a career, career path, and college major. Expert help with career choices, planning, job skills, and choosing a college major or educational program.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
You can fill out the FAFSA forms online and save them if you don't finish. You can also link to the FAFSA4caster to learn about the financial aid process and get an early estimate of your eligibility for federal student aid.
Off To College
A College search and planning guide that provides you with comprehensive search for colleges, college prep, and rank.
Community College Directory
A directory of almost 3,000 community colleges nationwide, with links to their catalogs.
CSO College Center
College programs and admissions information for first-generation, low-income, and minority students.
College Answer from Sallie Mae
Information and planning tools for prospective college students. Sections include Preparing, Selecting, Applying, Paying, Deciding, and Financing.
Off to college
iSEEK
Research Minnesota colleges and universities, find career counseling services, and get tips on how to apply for financial aid.
Community College Review
Community College Review, links to over 1500 Community Colleges, and provides detailed profiles of U S Community Colleges to help you find the right one.
College Search Database
Provides info for over 7,000 US Colleges, Universities, and Higher Education Institutions--highly detailed, and comprehensive database that is relevant, reliable and up to date.
CollegeView
Take multimedia visual tours and find other information about colleges, including links to their home pages.
CampusTours
Virtual tours and links to college websites.
ACT Test
Helps assess students for schools and employees for employers. You can find out about test dates and locations here.
SAT Prep at MajorTests.com
Prepare for the SAT for free at this site.
StudentEdge
Explore careers and the colleges that support them. Find out more about community colleges and their advantages as well as standard colleges and universities.
Xap Student Center
Plan, explore, and apply to colleges online using these free tools. Find counselors to help you.
IIEPassport Study Abroad Directories
Study abroad opportunities, especially for college students.
College Navigator
Search by location, program, or both on this Dept. of Education site to find a school that meets your needs.
MN Dep't of Education College and Career Readiness
Information on Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and the College-Level Examination Programs that give students the chance to earn college credits while still in high school.
College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees
Free scholarship and financial aid searches, SAT & ACT test preparation tips, school searches, and information on online degrees and distance education programs.
Library Subject Guide: Test Preparation
Check out more resources selected by Hennepin County librarians.
Library Subject Guide: Financial Aid & Scholarships
Check out more resources selected by Hennepin County librarians.
Library Subject Guide: Higher Education
Check out more resources selected by Hennepin County library.
Library Subject Guide: Study Abroad
Check out more resources selected by Hennepin County librarians.
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Find the latest scores and news stories about college athletics.
NextStepU
Step-by-step advice on how to plan for college, from finding financial aid to choosing the right school and program.
Education Corner
Scholarships, grants and fellowships are forms of financial aid that do not need to be repaid. Learn about them here.
MnTransfer
Information and transfer guide for students considering transferring to a Minnesota college. Includes transfer agreements, transfer guidelines and procedures.
Minnesota's Get Ready for College
Find help preparing and paying for college, as well as help finding a Minnesota college to attend.
FinAid: SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
One of the most comprehensive financial aid sites on the web.
Financial Aid Resource Publications
Federal aid programs and how to apply for them for each award year.
Fair Test: The National Center for Fair and Open Testing
Includes listings of colleges that do not require SAT test scores for admission. This advocacy organization works to end the abuse and misuse of standardized testing.
CollegeSource Online
Full text of over 40,000 college catalogs
Princeton Review
Guide to researching, financing, and finding the right college for you.
University of Minnesota
Departments, services, and admissions policies and procedures at the U's many campuses.
FastWeb
Matches students with possible scholarships and includes even more financial aid resources.
Sallie Mae
How to apply for educational loans, primarily federally guaranteed student loans originated under the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP).
Educational Testing Service Network
Register for and practice taking big tests such as AP, SAT, TOEFL, and more.
College Rankings
Find rankings for undergraduate, graduate, business, law and international programs.
ACT Scores
View your test scores, send them to colleges, and see how your scores rate.
CollegeNet
Join online forums to get support from your peers as you research colleges, apply online to schools, and find scholarships.
Peterson's Planner
Online and continuing education information, as well as undgrad and graduate programs. You can also search for scholarships.
U.S. News and World Report College Rankings
Locate college and graduate school rankings. Includes survey forms to help you evaluate your interest in a specific career. Provides information about hot career tracks.
College Board Online
Fill out college applications online, search for scholarships, and register for entrance exams.
Expected Family Contribution Calculator
How much do you need to save for college? What will you be able to afford if you pay for it all on your own? Calculate various college savings scenarios.
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