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Active Minds, Inc. - Through campus-wide events and national programs, Active Minds aims to remove the stigma that surrounds mental health issues, and create a comfortable environment for an open conversation about mental health issues on campuses throughout North America.

Ahead - A professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education.

All Business Schools Search for business schools by location, program type, or specialty.

Big Future Org

Braintrack - This site will link you to the official websites of post-secondary institutions around the world.

Cappex - A Web-based "matchmaking" service that pairs students with colleges looking for specific types of candidates.

Cisco Networking Academy Program - Program centers on teaching students to design, build, and maintain computer networks.

College Board CSS Profile

Collegefish.org - CollegeFish.org is dedicated to serving as an online resource to promote positive two year completion and transfer pathways, empowering students and the higher education personnel who support them to achieve their goals in a seamless, timely manner. Powered by Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of Community Colleges, CollegeFish.org is open to ALL community college students attending partner institutions.

CollegeNET - This site allows you to search for information on colleges, financial aid, scholarships, academic resources and much more.

College MatchMaker - Hone in on schools using factors such as cost and location/

College Portrait - College Portrait offers a five-page report on 300+ institutions, designed to provide basic, comparable information on the college's enrollment, costs, academic programs, graduation rates, student life, learning outcomes and more.

College Savings Plans Network - The College Savings Plans Network is a national non-profit association dedicated to making college more accessible and affordable for families. Our web site provides detailed information about 529 college savings plans and allows you to compare plans from around the country.

College-Scholarships.Com - The College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees page is designed to offer college-bound, graduate school-bound, and career school bound students of all ages information easy access to information about a wide variety of subjects.

CollegeView.com - College Search and Financial Aid Website.

COMMON APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION

Complete College America - Information on college completion

Consumer FInancial Protection Bureau

Detroit College Access Network (DCAN) - A collaborative network between local schools, organizations, and the community. The mission of the network is to promote higher education in Detroit and make a college degree or credential a reality for students in Detroit.

DO-IT-YOURSELF Athletic Scholarship site - Claims to be "...the largest and most successful online network connecting high school athletes and college coaches."

EdVisors.com

Edfund - Service provider in the student loan industry.

FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

Fastweb.com - Free scholarship search

Federal Student Aid Gateway - The Federal Student Aid Gateway—the source for free information, guidance and tools for federal student assistance—from the U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid. Newer and better FAFSA site.

FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page - A comprehensive guide to financial aid resources including details on non-federal sources of financial aid, special information for minority and disabled students and news on study abroad programs.

FLORIDA - Locate Post secondary programs, including online programs and classes.

For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology - FIRST inspires in young people, their schools and communities an appreciation of science and technology, and of how mastering these can enrich the lives of all. Corporate America provides economic and professional support to FIRST. Many Fortune 500 companies have significantly helped FIRST grow and are committed to its continued progress. Government organizations such as NASA are key partners in this worthwhile cause. FIRST represents a cooperative team effort by students, teachers, communities, corporations, and our government.

GRADUATE SCHOOL - Over 58,000 links

Graduate School Guide - Another search engine for graduate schools

Griptape -A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that offers young people ages 14–19 total control to design a 10-week learning experience, up to $500 to pursue this learning, and a Champion to support them.

Guaranteed Scholarships - By guaranteed scholarships, we mean those which are unlimited in number, and require no interview, essay, portfolio, audition, competition or other "secondary" requirement.

Heath Resource Center - National clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.

International Space University - A private institution to teach space scientists.

Institute of International Education - An independent nonprofit founded in 1919, IIE is among the world’s largest and most experienced international education and training organizations. We are committed to delivering program excellence to a diverse range of participants, sponsors, and donors.

iNACOL - The International Association for K-12 Online Learning - Support activities and policies that remove barriers and support effective online education.

IPEDS College Opportunities Online - Links to over 9,000 colleges and universities in the United States, which include liberal arts colleges, specialized colleges, community colleges, technical colleges, trade schools, and large universities.

Jones International University - First fully online accredited university. Offers a variety of graduate and undergraduate programs.

Mapping Your Future - Information on financial strategies, career options and college planning.

MBA.com - Thinking about an MBA?

MindEdge - Resource for adult learning, training and continuing education. Site offers 3,700 courses from 100 different universities. Users are able to take a course without actually applying to the accrediting university.

MyFuture.com

NASA Space Education -

National Center for Educational Statistics - IPEDS College Opportunities On-line - Search for colleges by Geographic Region, State or Outlying Area, City, Type of Institution, Instructional Program, Name of the Institution, or Number of Students Enrolled.

National College Access Network

NCAA Sports Lists - Here are listings of colleges and universities sponsoring each of the sports in which the NCAA conducts a championship. Each list contains hyperlinks to information on each school, including address, athletic department contacts, other sponsored NCAA sports and conference affiliations.

On Line Schools - Remember, our listing does not constitute endorsement.

Payscale.com - Offers general information on median salaries of actual graduates by college, type of college, major and job.

Peterson's Education and Career Center - This site provides information about colleges and universities, studying abroad, financing your education, distance learning and more.

PTECH - IBM believes that the public, private and not-for-profit sectors should partner with one another to create a new model for STEM education and workplace preparedness. To foster collaboration among these communities, IBM developed a career and technical education model that emphasizes STEM subjects, and blends free, public high schooling with community college

Ranking of U.S. Psychology Ph.D. Programs by Area

Reported placement rates of schools licensed to operate in the state of Michigan

Review.com - Information on going to college, grad, law, business, or med school, or looking for a career. This site helps you search for schools, manage the application process and find the funds to pay for it all.

Saving for College Savingforcollege.com is your best source for objective information about Section 529 college savings plans and other ways to save and pay for college.

Scholarships and Grants for Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired

SBA Online Courses - Knowledge is power! Improve your ability to compete by participating in one or more of the short, self-paced courses and workshops.

Scholarship America - Scholarship America® has awarded more than $1 billion to more than one million students. Their success is our ultimate success. Our programs are united in our mission to expand access to education.

Student Guide to Financial Aid - Resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans, and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the federal Student Financial Assistance Programs. Updated each award year, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.

Students.gov - Comprehensive information portal providing answers to your questions on education, career, government and more.

Study Skills Self Help Information - Important advice from Virginia Tech.

Tech Space - a community-based space where entrepreneurs, artists, makers, teachers and students come together to learn and work together.

ThanksUSA - All dependent children, age 24 and under (as of the 5/18/07 application deadline), and all spouses of active-duty U.S. military service personnel are eligible to apply for scholarships with ThanksUSA®.

Thiel Fellowship - Thiel Fellows represent a wide spectrum of backgrounds, interests, and abilities. But one element unites them: a passionate drive to make the world a better place.

Thinking about pursuing an MBA - This site aims to help answer the question: ARE YOU CUT OUT FOR AN MBA?

Tuition Incentive Program - This is a high school completion program that offers to pay for the first two years of college and beyond for identified students who graduate from high school or complete their GED before age 20.

Tune in To Learning - A third season of TV411, the television series for adults who want to strengthen their literacy skills, will air on public television stations this fall.

U-CAN - Site sponsored by several private and independent colleges who do not like the U.S. News and World report rankings.

Ultimatee Adult Baseball Camp - Personalized instruction from major league coaches.

Unigo - College Reviews by College Students

Virtual Career Network - The Virtual Career Network can help you prepare and qualify for a well- paying job and a rewarding career in Healthcare, Green Economy or Transit by connecting you to the education and training you need. You can also explore job strategies for 50+ workers.

WhatWillTheyLearn.Com - There is one thing other rankings won't tell you: which universities are making sure their students learn what they need to know. This free resource does tell you, focusing on seven key areas of knowledge. It's designed to help you decide whether the colleges you're considering prepare their graduates to succeed after graduation.

Yahoo Distance Learning Colleges and Universities - List of Colleges and Universities that currently offer distance learning education.