Online Library Resources
College and Career Resources @ SCCLD
Prepare For College (College Admissions Test Prep Center)
Provides resources to prepare to get into college including test prep for ACT, SAT, AP, and other exams, and college admissions essay.
Career Preparation Center by LearningExpress
Need to prepare for an occupational practice test? Looking to improve your workplace skills? Check out the Career Preparation Center.
Gale Presents: Peterson's Career Prep
Find resources on standardized test preparation, undergraduate & graduate program research, tuition assistance information, & career advice.
HelpNow: Online Tutoring & Homework Help for Students
Homework assistance and skill building via online. English and Spanish-speaking tutors are available Monday through Sunday from 1-10 PM.
College Resources from the Web
Additional Resources
CollegeBoard
Includes College Board test dates, online registration for the SAT, and online SAT scores
Vocational Schools Database
A database of private post-secondary vocational schools organized by state and by training occupation.
Websites
GoCollege.com
Search for a college or use the free scholarship search, and free online ACT and SAT practice tests.
MatchCollege
Offers detailed information on over 6000 colleges, universities and trade schools.
StudyAbroad.com
Information for those considering study abroad including tips and tricks from students already studying overseas.
Getting Into College
Books
Never Pay Retail for College
Choosing an affordable college with the desired programs is difficult but this book can help navigate college choices and financial aid.
1001 Ways to Pay for College
A resource for collegebound students and their parents on college financial aid, scholarships, loans, and grants.
Admission Matters
Offers comprehensive, expert, and practical advice for parents and students to guide them through the college admissions process.
Paying for College
Books
Paying for College Without Going Broke
A guide to controlling college costs offers advise on financial aid packages, educational loans, and additional sources of revenue.
1001 Ways to Pay for College
A resource for collegebound students and their parents on college financial aid, scholarships, loans, and grants.
Scholarship Handbook 2018
Real college funding opportunities, including scholarship, internship and loan programs.
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2022
A directory of scholarships, with advice on where to find them, compile a resume, get a recommendation, and succeed in an interview.
Resources from the Web
Federal Student Aid: An Office of the U.S. Dept of Education
The office of Federal Student Aid provides grants, loans, and work-study funds for college or career school.
FinAid: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
A comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice, and tools.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online
Use the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) form to apply for financial aid for college or grad school.
Tuition Funding Sources
TFS is a FREE online portal to scholarships, student loans, financial aid and careers.
Money & Work
Your Virtual Career Center
JobNow
Live interview coaching, resume builder, career assessments, job search help.
LearningExpress Library
Skill-building courses, occupation practice tests, career and academic test & skill-building eBooks.
Additional Resources from the Web
Youth@Work
Sponsored by the NOVA Workforce Board, Youth@Work is an online employment database and resource for young people ages 16-24.
