College Preparation Checklist
www.federalStudentAid.ed.gov/guide |
The new College Preparation Checklist is for all students considering or planning for college. The checklist includes steps to get ready for college, as well as a brief introduction to federal student aid and the FAFSA process. |
Free Application For Student Aid (FAFSA)
www.fafsa.ed.gov |
To receive the most financial aid possible, submit your FAFSA soon after January 1, prior to each academic year for which you plan to attend. |
SAT –College Board
www.collegeboard.com |
On line registration, test preparation, SAT information and scores |
ACT
www.act.org/aap |
Registration information, test preparation, sample questions and scores |
Texas Education Agency (TEA)
www.tea.state.tx.us |
Information about TEKS, TAKS, Assessments, Communication/Publications |
Texas Higher Education Coordinating; Gear-Up Board (THECB)
www.thecb.state.tx.us |
Provides links to GEAR-UP Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation; Texas Grant and Paying for College as well as other helpful websites |
| www.apstrategies.org |
Advanced Placement Strategies™, Inc. (APS) is a section 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that works with Texas schools and the private sector to manage Advanced Placement™ (AP®) and Pre-AP® incentive programs for students, teachers, and schools. |
www.littleafrica.com/resources//scholarships.htm |
African American Resources |
www.colorq.org/Articles/2003/scholarships.htm |
African American Student Scholarships |
www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm |
Scholarship Gateway |
| www.fastweb.com |
This site provides scholarship information and college specific scholarships. Compared detailed college profiles are also available. |
| www.testprepreview.com |
The site offers test prep preview and free college admission practice test. |
| www.collegefortexans.com |
The sites provides Texans with information about preparing for, applying for, and paying for college or technical school. |
| www.students.gov |
Student gateway to the U.S. government. |
| www.mymoney.gov |
MyMoney.gov is the U.S. government's website dedicated to teaching all Americans the basics about financial education. |
| www3.baylor.edu/~Charles_Kemp/agape_clinic.htm |
The Agape Clinic and Primary Care Services |
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09/01/2010
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Lawrence R. Cadena Scholarship Award
Contact your campus counselor for a scholarship application... National Latino Peace Officers Association Greater Dallas Chapter P. O. Box 226411 Dallas, Texas 75222-6411 Office: 214-428-1710 E-mail: nlpoa-gdc@sbcglobal.net Website: www.dallaslpoa.com
http://www.dallaslpoa.com
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- Criminology or Criminal Justice degree
- Application must be received (not postmarked) at the NLPOA - GDC, P. O. Box 226411, Dallas, Texas 75222-6411, no later than September 1, 2010.
- Essay no less than 200 words and no more than 500.
- High School Graduate
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09/24/2010
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Mi Escuelita College Scholarship 2010
This scholarship is former Mi Escuelita Preschool students. See your counselor for an application. Please submit all applications in person or by mail to: Mi Escuelita Preschool Attn: College Scholarship Review Committee 4231 Maple Avenue Dallas, TX 75219
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Eligibility requirements: - All applicants must be former Mi Escuelita Preschool Students.
- Must currently be a high school senior applying to an accredited 4 year college or university.
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Exemptions are programs that allow Texas public colleges and universities to lower tuition for eligible students. Texas has these programs for some students who:
