College Board - a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity. Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success—including the SAT® and the Advanced Placement Program®.
College Foundation of North Carolina - a free service of the State of North Carolina provided by a collaboration of Pathways (the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the North Carolina Community College System, the North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities, and The University of North Carolina System), the North Carolina State Education Assistance Authority, and College Foundation, Inc. CFNC promotes access to North Carolina higher education and assists students with education planning, career planning, and applying to and paying for college.
FAFSA (Free Application for Financial Student Aid) - part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation. At the office of Federal Student Aid, more than 1,300 employees help make college education possible for every dedicated mind by providing more than $120 billion in federal grants, loans, and work-study funds each year to more than 13 million students paying for college or career school.
Fastweb - matches you with relevant scholarship opportunities completely free of charge. With roughly 1.5 million scholarships worth more than $3.4 billion, there are scholarships for every student’s educational goals, activities, and interests. Additionally, Fastweb members can find insider financial aid tips, advice on high school and college life, as well as job and internship matches in their area.
Occupational Outlook Handbook - online resource from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Search for career information covering hundreds of occupations, describing what they do, the work environment and how to pursue a career in the chosen field.
Learning Express Library & Prep STEP Academic - Access online practice tests for AP, ASVAB, ACT, SAT, and more. Also includes a searchable financial aid database of scholarships, grants and prizes. You must sign in to this resource with your Chatham County Public Libraries or Chatham PASS barcode and PIN.
