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College Search and College Locator, Tests and Applications

College Board- - SAT I, SAT Subject Tests and MatchMaker

College View - - College Search

College Net - - College Search

Petersons - - College Search

Colleges that Change Lives - - a dynamic group of 40 colleges

Campus Climate Index - - The LGBT-Friendly Campus Climate Index is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBT campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBT and Ally people.

Global Computing--Colleges and Universities - - links to all colleges and universities in the United States

Brain Track - - The world's most complete education index

Association of Canadian Community Colleges - - The international and national voice on Canada's colleges and institutions

Web U.S. Higher Education - - This section of UT Austin Web Central provides links to other regionally-accredited institutions (colleges, universities, community colleges, junior colleges) of higher learning in the United States

Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities - - Member institutions and non-members may access this site for information about the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, 200 + member institutions, and the resources, publications and programs offered by the Association in support of Catholic higher education.

Hillel - - Hillel's Guide to Jewish Life on College Campuses

Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities - - search for the 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States are located in 19 states across the country

National Association of Christian College Admissions Personnel (NACCAP) - - New users get started now exploring campuses, financial aid options, careers, and much more

The National Catholic College Admission Association - - Search for Catholic Colleges

National Center for Learning Disabilities - - Online resources for parents, educators, and individuals with learning disabilities

Commonapp.org - One application that will work for nearly 300 colleges.

Western Undergraduate Exchange Program - A reduced tuition program for students living in Western states who want to attend public colleges in other western states. .

NCAA - Information for prospective college athletes. Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse for D-1 & D-2 colleges

Fair Test - National Center for Fair & Open Testing--there are now over 740 colleges that are test-optional. This site lists them along with information about tests

Colleges of Distinction - a college guide with a unique approach. Instead of looking for the richest or the most famous schools, we ask about what really matters:
Which colleges are the best places to learn, to grow, and to succeed?

American School Search- American School Search is a comprehensive online resource designed specifically for prospective college students and their parents.

COLLEGIATE CHOICE WALKING TOURS VIDEOS- A most unique DVD video series of college campuses

Free Practice Tests- Your Source for Free Online Practice Tests

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Match- - There are hundreds of ways to help out. With VolunteerMatch, it's never been easier to find a rewarding way to give back and make a difference.
Washington Trails Association- - Volunteer Vacations for high school students
YMCA of Seattle- - Help make your community a better place through the YMCA. By giving your time, you join seven generations of visionary citizens who have helped the YMCA to address our community's evolving needs.
The Road Less Traveled- - For fifteen years they have educated youth to believe in themselves and their individual and collective abilities to shape the future
Zoo Corps recruits interested teens from diverse backgrounds to help the zoo provide conservation education for all ages, especially young children. Public speaking, performance skills, and an interest in educating younger children and families about animals, nature and conservation are desirable. Training in these areas is provided.
Student Conservation Association -The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is a non-profit group in the United States whose mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land through service opportunities, outdoor skills, and leadership training. www.thesca.org

Financial Aid

GET Program (Guaranteed Education Tuition Program)--www.get.wa.gov
GET is Washington state's 529 prepaid college tuition program. With GET, the state of Washington guarantees that the money you save for your child's college education will keep pace with rising college tuition.
The governor and Legislature created GET to help families like yours save for college. Today GET is the nation's fastest-growing prepaid college tuition program, with 106,000 Washington families having opened accounts.
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) All students interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE--Many of the member colleges, universities, graduate and professional schools, and scholarship programs use the information collected on PROFILE to help them award nonfederal student aid funds.
Pacific NW Scholarship Guide. Local scholarship sources.
www.discovernursing.com Links to nursing scholarships
Gates Millennium Scholarship Program
AmeriCorps national service program. Tuition assistance.
NW Education Loan Assoc, great source for scholarships,etc.