College readiness links
Preparing for college starts now. Explore these resources to help you succeed in high school, plan for your future, and make your college goals a reality.
Financial Aid & scholarships
- Bright Flight Scholarship Program - Check eligibility, award amounts, and how to apply.
- Scholarships - Create a student profile and search hundreds of scholarships—both need-based and merit-based. Free to use.
- I Can Succeed - Learn how to apply, pay for college, manage money, and explore schools. Includes tips for middle school students, too.
- Mapping Your Future - A game-based resource covering budgeting, financial planning, and the value of higher education.
Test Prep & Academic Support
- Act Website - Official registration, test dates, and prep materials.
- Kahn Academy - Free lessons, test prep, and practice tools for all subjects.
- CashCourse - Financial literacy tools to help you manage money.
- Learning Express Library - Practice tests, eBooks, and skill-building courses to help you succeed in school and at work.
- March2Success - Free educational content to improve knowledge and test scores.
Tutoring & Homework Help
College search & career Exploration
- College Search - Explore every college and program in the U.S. Includes occupational guides, financial aid resources, and FAQs.
- Technical Schools Guide - Learn about technical schools and programs nationwide. Includes career guides to help match your skills with future opportunities.
- Unigo - Real student reviews of colleges nationwide.
- Campus Compare - Search and compare schools to find the right fit.
- College Grazing - Take surveys to match your needs and goals with potential colleges.
College Planning & First-Generation Support
- Journey to College - A Facebook community sharing stories of the college journey.
- KnowHow2Go - Step-by-step guidance for planning, enrolling, and succeeding in college.
- First In the Family - Tips and encouragement for first-generation college students.
