Links & Resources for Parents & Students (scroll down for Christian College Website Links)
College Readiness:
- www.kuder.com – a testing site for students to aid in career planning by determining interests & abilities. There is a small fee for this service.
- www.educationcorner.com/k12-college-prep.html – a website filled with information to prepare students for college, including scholarships and financial aid.
- www.college-scholarships.com/online_college_gpa_calculator.htm – an instant online GPA calculator.
- www.college-scholarships.com — a website filled with information about college admission, college life, career schools, scholarships, and financial aid.
- www.online.maryville.edu/blog/how-to-write-a-scholarship-essay/ – How to write a scholarship essay
Choosing a College:
A University Graduate’s Guide to Boosting Career Prospects – 20 Ways to Stand Out to Employers: https://www.s1jobs.com/resources/20-ways-to-stand-out-to-employers-after-graduation/
- www.collegeatlas.org – a site for searching 7,000 accredited colleges and universities by major offerings. (please note that not all Christian colleges are included in this site).
- www.college-scholarships.com/schools/minnesota/ – lists Minnesota colleges, community colleges, and career schools.
- 2020 Best Colleges for Earning Potential – This allows students to see the specific career and earnings outcome they can expect after college, depending on what they are interested in pursuing.
- www.psychologydegrees.org/careers – Degrees available in Psychology
- www.socialworkdegrees.org – Degrees available in Social Work
Christian Colleges/Universities:
- www.christianconnector.com – request FREE Christian college information
- www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/online-christian-colleges/ – a guide to accredited Christian colleges
- Christian College Websites:
Online colleges and degrees:
- www.collegedegreesonline.com – College degrees available online.
- www.consumeraffairs.com/education/online-colleges/- Online Colleges Guide. Compare reviews for online colleges.
- www.OnlineBachelorsDegree.com – A searchable website that helps students find accurate resources and tips on how to obtain a bachelor’s degree online.
- www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/online-degrees/ – Guide to finding accredited online degrees.
- www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/easiest-online-degrees/ – Online affordable college degree options
- www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-online-colleges/ – Financial Aid & Scholarships for Online Students
- https://www.bestvalueschools.org/cheapest-online-colleges/ – Cheapest online colleges.
- https://www.bestvalueschools.org/online-mba-programs/ – Online MBA programs
- Online Guide to Best Skills for Healthcare Administration Students – https://www.edumed.org/online-schools/healthcare-administration-degrees/student-skills/
- Guide to Best Online Degree Programs for Healthcare Administration – https://www.edumed.org/online-schools/healthcare-administration-degrees/
How Social Media Plays a Role in College Admissions
- College Admission: A Complete Guide to Social Media – for students to be aware of how social media accounts may play a role in the college admission process. While traditional factors still hold significant weight in college admissions, social media can act as a wildcard, making responsible use essential to the application process.
Financial Aid Resources/Scholarships/Textbooks
- Chegg.com – Chegg college textbooks rental/used/new. Great resource for saving $$ on college textbooks. You can practically find any required books in rental version, used purchase version, or new purchase version. Also, when books are RENTED and your rental period ends, they send you a reminder just before & you log in when it’s close to time to return to print a FREE UPS label to return them in the box they arrived in.
- Understanding your Finances: The Guide for College Students – how to pay and save for college, getting college scholarships and grants, managing your credit score as a student, best financial advice for college students.
- The United States of Student Debt Report – report on current student debt policies in post-pandemic America
- www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/resources/debt-free-college/– a Guide to attending college debt free.
- College Scholarships for Women – Study.com strives to support women as they pursue their college dreams and make earning a degree more affordable.
- Student Leadership College Scholarship & Financial Aid Guide – for student leaders to apply
- Comprehensive Scholarship Guide – updated for 2023 by Study.com
- How to Pay for Grad School – updated for 2023 by Study.com
- The team has also created a comprehensive Guide to Scholarships for Future Teachers, which offers great advice on paying for college as well as several scholarship
- www.consumeraffairs.com/finance/student_loans.html – Student Loans Guide. Compare reviews for student loans to find the best options for you.
- How to Choose 529 Plans for Your Child’s Education | MoneyGeek.com – Setting up a 529 college Savings Plan
- How to Pay Off Your Student Loan Debt: Expert Advice & Resources | MoneyGeek.com – Paying off Student Loans
- From Scholarships to Financial Aid: How to Pay for College | MoneyGeek – Paying for college
- www.scholarships.com – More college scholarship opportunities.
- www.goodcall.com/scholarships – More college scholarship opportunities.
- www.college-scholarships.com/free_scholarship_searches.htm – a list of more than 60 no-cost scholarship search sites.
- www.healthadministrationdegrees.com/healthcare-administration-scholarships/ – Scholarships for the healthcare industry
- www.healthadministrationdegrees.com/financial-aid-guide/ – Financial aid guide for the healthcare industry
- www.publicservicedegrees.org/financial-aid/ – How to Get Financial Aid for Your Public Service Degree
- www.affordablecollegesonline.org/womens-guide-paying-for-college/ – Financial Aid & Scholarships for Women
- www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/students – a comprehensive, easy-to-read guide for students on the internet on the subject of financial literacy. Covers topics like how student loans work, sticking to a budget, planning for the future and much more.
Resources for Black Students:
- www.edumed.org/financial-aid/african-american-student-scholarships-resources/ – Scholarship resources for African American students.
- www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/black-students-college-scholarships – A guidebook that focuses on college affordability for African American students. The guide includes a directory of undergraduate and graduate scholarships, offers tips on how to apply, and has advice from education experts in the black community.
- HBCU (Historically Black Colleges & Universities) Online RN to BSN Degree Programs –https://www.edumed.org/online-schools/nursing-rn-programs/rn-to-bsn/hbcu/
Resources for Students with Disabilities:
- www.college-scholarships.com/learning_disabilities.htm – a list of colleges with comprehensive programs for students with learning disabilities.
- www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/affordable-colleges-for-students-with-disabilities/ – Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
- Talking about your illness or disability