Student Resources
College & Career Links for Students
Resources for Exploring the World of Work:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/k12/
- College Board: https://www.collegeboard.org/
- On Net On Line: www.onetonline.org
- America’s Career InfoNet: http://www.acinet.org/acinet/
- America’s Job Bank: http://www.AJB.dni.us/
- Career Resource Center: http://www.careers.org/
- Military Career Guide: http://www.militarycareers.com/
- Occupational Outlook Handbook: http://www.bls.gov/ooh/
- The Occupational Information Network (O*Net): http://www.doleta.gov/programs/onet/
- My Skills-My Future: www.mynextmove.org/
- Helpful Guide on Careers in the Health & Medical Field: http://www.bluebelldentistry.com/careers-in-the-health-medicine-field/
Florida’s Online College & Careers Platform:
Use the following sites to take career interest inventories, learn more about jobs, explore colleges, and much more:
- Florida Shines: https://www.floridashines.org/
- My Career Shines: https://www.floridashines.org/find-a-career/mycareershines
Choosing a College:
- College Board: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/how-find-your-college-fit
- NCES: https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
- State resources: http://www.flbog.edu/ (FL State University Systems)
- Petersons: https://www.petersons.com/college-search/how-to-choose-a-college.aspx
- ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/college/choosing.html
- College Scorecard: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
- NACAC: http://www.nacacnet.org/studentinfo/articles/Pages/Before-You-Apply.aspx
Online Universities – Affordable Colleges Online website:
- http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/accreditation/
- http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-onlinecolleges/
- http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/counseling-programs/
- http://www.onlinecolleges.net/degrees/healthcare-administration/
Financial Aid Links:
- http://www.financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/resources.jsp
- http://www.finaid.org/
- https://fafsa.ed.gov/
- http://www.fastweb.com/
- http://collegecost.ed.gov/netpricecenter.aspx
- http://sites.ed.gov/hispanic-initiative/graduate-financial-aid-guide-to-success/
- http://www.college-scholarships.com
Population-Specific Information:
- Guides for African American Students:
- Guides for Hispanic Students:
- LGBTQ guide: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/lgbtq-college-student-guide/
- Guides for Native American Students:
- Striving to Achieve (NCSL Publication)
- Scholarships/grants
- Know about financial aid opportunities
- American Indian College Fund
- Native American Student Advocacy Institute (College Board)
- Exceptional Student Education Student Resources:
- USF’s Stages program
- rights and responsibilities (see article at ed.gov)
- List of helpful websites
- Career Guidance & Exploration Links
- English Language Learners
- Undocumented students
- Resources for girls/women:
