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Below you’ll find links to outside resources for students. Please note that these are not Stossel in the Classroom resources, and while we believe you may find them useful, this should not be taken as an endorsement or guarantee of any information or services they may offer.

Finding the Right School and Career

  • Universities.com is an online college prep resource providing university rankings, tuition costs and in depth information on more than 8,000 colleges and universities.
  • The Complete Guide to College Admissions walks students through a step-by-step process for college admissions, as well as how best to research and apply to schools.
  • Discover Data Science provides resources for people interested in pursuing a career in data science. They offer a GRE Prep Guide, a Women in STEM Guide, information on various STEM related career paths, as well as comprehensive listings of schools offering bachelor, master, certificate, and Ph.D programs.
  • Online College Courses is a collection of open college courses that spans videos, audio lectures, and notes given by professors at Harvard, Princeton, and MIT. It aggregates the best available open courseware for students and professionals, all in a conveniently searchable online courseware platform. This is a wonderful resource for students looking to explore additional educational topics and who want to see what college level courses have to offer.
  • Affordable Colleges Online provides free tools to help you find the right online college for you.
  • Discover Business Degrees features extensive resources in the area of business, finance and accounting degrees, including scholarship resources, preparation guides, and descriptions of the different types of degrees available in these fields.
  • College Degrees Online is a guide to online degree programs in the United States, featuring over 2,400 colleges with online degrees.
  • Teaching Degrees offers a database of over 3,100 different teaching degrees and 1,700 different universities. If you’re looking to earn a teaching degree, this is a great resource for finding the right school.
  • SportsDegreesOnline.org provides thorough information and resources for students interested in pursuing a career in sports analytics.
  • Master’s in Data Science offers a guide to help individuals explore whether a data science career is right for them. The guide covers what the career entails, job prospects, and typical salary, as well as educational requirements to enter the field.
  • College Consensus offers a rankings of the top 50 consensus ranked online schools, plus general information on getting your degree online.
  • SportsDegrees.org is a guide dedicated to sports administration degrees, education, and careers.
  • Online MSW Degrees offers information for students seeking a Master of Social Work degree.
  • MSW Online also offers comprehensive resources for students interested in a master’s in social work.
  • Best Trade Schools guides students through the process of finding the best field and trade school for them.
  • Beauty Schools Directory offers a comprehensive guide for students interested in a cosmetology career.
  • Getting Into College Even If (You Think) You’re Bad at Math is a guide designed to help students address math anxiety and find the best path forward if math isn’t their perceived strongest subject.
  • Data Science: A Comprehensive Career Guide offers extensive information on pursuing a career in the growing field of data science.
  • CyberSecurityGuide.org is a comprehensive resource for students considering a career in cybersecurity.
  • Guide to Education Jobs and Careers from PraxisExam is perfect for students interested in pursuing a career in education.
  • Career Resources for Women in Tech and Finance provides valuable resources for women who are aspiring to enter the technology and finance fields.
  • How to Write & Format a College Admissions Essay from Perlego provides tips for structuring and formatting an essay that will catch the attention of admissions officers.
  • BestAccreditedColleges.org offers an extensive database of accredited colleges, universities, and degree programs, making it a useful tool for those seeking higher education opportunities.
  • LibraryScienceDegrees.org offers very thorough resources for getting your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in library science.
  • Online MFT Programs offers guides and resources for students pursuing a career in Marriage and Family Therapy and other areas of psychology and counseling.
  • Digital Marketing Degrees provides comprehensive resources for finding affordable digital marketing degrees, certifications, and bootcamps,
  • A Guide to Entering the IT Workforce as a First-Generation College Student from TSP provides information on the challenges facing first-gen college students when entering the IT field and how to overcome them.
  • SchoolCounselingMasters.org offers resources to help you find a school counseling program.
  • OnlineCyberSecurityDegree provides tools for exploring  a career in cyber security and finding the right school.
  • AcademicInfo is a general education and degree information reference guide, with links to many free online research tools, writing guides, and more.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

 
  • Scholarship GPS is dedicated to educating students and families on how to obtain a college degree without student loan debt. Scholarship GPS offers courses and coaching to guide students and parents through the process of finding the best scholarships and provides tips, tools, and strategies for creating winning applications.
  • Study.com‘s Financial Aid Guide is a comprehensive guide to financial aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for college students. It shares information about different resources that can be utilized to fund a college education.
  • Best Colleges offers resources to streamline the financial aid process for students, including a searchable scholarship database with nearly 20,000 scholarships; an interactive, step-by-step FAFSA guide; an overview of financial aid overview; and special aid guides for minorities, students with disabilities, members of the military, and veterans.
  • Debt.org educates students and parents on important college related financial decisions and provides them with a wealth of tools and resources. Student loans are a common way to fund education, and they provide educational opportunities that you otherwise may not be able to afford. But in many cases, graduates are left with a diploma and an enormous financial burden of student loans and credit card debt – and maybe no job in sight. With Americans owing an estimated $1 trillion in student loans, it’s important that you understand your options.
  • Community College Review offers a blog that focuses on grants and scholarships for community colleges.
  • TeacherCertification.com’s Guide to Financial Assistance for Future Teachers offers comprehensive information on financial aid, grants, and other funding options for teaching and education students.
  • Scholarships for BIPOC Students Attending Trade Programs offers extensive information and resources for BIPOC students interested in attending trade and vocational programs.
  • Intelligent.com offers a guide that covers different types of loans, the application process, and repayment requirements to ensure that students make responsible decisions about funding their education.
  • A Guide to Finding the Best Tech Scholarships from TechGuide offers comprehensive information and guidance for students seeking scholarships in the field of technology.
  • 19 Information Technology Scholarships for IT Students from Purdue Global University shares IT and STEM scholarships for future and current students to supplement the cost of their education and professional development endeavors.
  • College Scholarships for Underrepresented Students from Study.com introduces a variety of scholarships and offers guidance on how to apply to them.
  • Scholarship Guide for Students Studying Business a comprehensive guide for current or prospective business students to provide them with critical information about how they can lower the cost of their education.
  • FAFSA Made Simple: Your Comprehensive Financial Aid Guide from Snappywords.com provides information on how to navigate the Free Application for Federal Student Aid program.
  • American Indian College Fund is the nation’s largest provider of college scholarships for American Indian and Alaska Native students.
  • Black Student Fund serves students in the Washington, D.C., area with scholarships, a College Scholarship Club for students and families, PSAT/SAT test prep, and STEM programs.
  • CollegeScholarships.org Scholarship Search Engine lets students search thousands of scholarships and filter them by school level, state, award amount, and more.
  • Hispanic Scholarship Fund (since 1975) awards college scholarships to Hispanic students and offers a scholarship finder, college prep resources, and support for parents.
  • International Scholarships helps students find scholarships, grants, and loans for studying abroad, as well as funding for international students.
  • Sallie Mae – Scholarship Opportunities shares the Sallie Mae Fund’s Bridging the Dream scholarships for high school seniors, college students, and graduate students, plus a free scholarship search tool.

General Resources

  • The Foundation for Economic Education has offered summer seminars for high school and college students every summer during the past 50 years. These week-long, life-changing summer seminars educate and inspire students to take the knowledge gained to defend the principles of liberty.
  • A Better Chance helps high-performing students from underserved communities gain admission to top independent and public schools across the country.