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College. It’s about having a plan and making it happen.

These resources are available to help students, parents and educators get the information they need to plan for and make college a reality.

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Scholarship Coach

Resource for financial aid, tuition reduction, scholarships and college savings plans. 
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Scholarships.com

Well-organized search resource for scholarship information. 
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FinAid

Resource for scholarships and other types of financial aid.  
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FastWeb

Resource for scholarships, colleges, internships and jobs. 
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Washington Financial Aid Association

Coordination of financial aid information, programs and activities. 
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Veterans Benefits

Information outlining the education benefits available to veterans. 
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United Negro College Fund

The nation's largest, oldest and most successful minority higher education assistance organization. 
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Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Free Application for Federal Student Aid's simplified process for filling out the FAFSA. 
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Federal Tax incentives

Explanation of the 1997 Tax Cuts for Education. 
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The Testing Room

Three tests: The Career Interest Profiler, The Personality Index and The Career Values Scale. 
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What you can expect to make without higher education.
In 2005, the median income of a high school graduate or GED recipient was $24,435. That’s $16,699 less than they would have earned with a bachelor’s degree.

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