Resources

The following are links to sites and organizations that you may find helpful.

• – The College Board includes information about admissions tests, finding the right college, applying to college, and financial aid—including a scholarship search.
• – The Council for Opportunity in Education administers programs, including federal TRIO programs, that help low-income Americans enter college and graduate. The Council also works to advance educational opportunity in postsecondary education and serves as an advocate for administrators, counselors, and teachers in this field.
• – The Department of Education offers information about financial aid, preparing for college, and regulations affecting students and teachers.
• – The Electronic Common Manual is the result of a partnership among the nation’s education loan guarantors. It provides guidance on the policies and regulations on the Federal Family Education Loan Program.
• – FDIC Money Smart is a government-sponsored, online financial literacy training program for adults.
• – Federal TRIO Programs are designed to support students facing disadvantages as they progress through school.
• – Going2college.org features comprehensive information about career possibilities, planning for higher education, making the right college choice, and paying for college within each U.S. state and territory. This site was authored by ASA in conjunction with other student loan guarantors.
• – Mapping Your Future provides free information and resources on college, careers, financial aid, and financial literacy services. ASA is a proud founder and sponsor of Mapping Your Future.
• – The National Merit Scholarship Corporation conducts two academic scholarship competitions annually.