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Common Application
The Common Application is the recommended form of 241 selective colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate programs. Many of these institutions use the form exclusively. All give equal consideration to the Common Application and the college's own form.
URL:  http://www.commonapp.org/

Construct My Future
The career exploration Web site for the construction industry. Find schools, resources, and cool stuff about one of the world's greatest industries - CONSTRUCTION.
URL:  http://www.constructmyfuture.com/

Educaid
Educaid provides excellent resources for students and parents regarding the financial aid process. It is a Web site that counselors/instructors can use to prepare for a financial aid night. The site offers three Power Points that can be customized to fit your level of expertise. A GREAT site!
URL:  http://www.educaid.com/

FAFSA on the Web
This site will assist students and their parents in filling out the federal application for student aid (FAFSA). This is a form required for students who expect to receive federal student aid such as the Pell Grant and state funds such as HOPE. FastWeb is an excellent site to search for scholarships
URL:  http://fafsa.ed.gov/

Fast Web
FastWeb is an excellent site to search for scholarships.
URL:  http://www.fastweb.com/

Georgia Student Finance Commission
Georgia Student Finance Commission provides information regarding the state financial aid programs, including HOPE.
URL:  http://www.gsfc.org/Main/dsp_main.cfm

HOPE
Georgia Student Finance Commission provides information regarding the state financial aid programs, including HOPE.
URL:  http://www.gsfc.org/HOPE/index.cfm

My Future
This site focuses on career and postsecondary education/training information. It offers information on building resumes and financing options. The site offers information regarding careers in the military, offers a free work interest quiz, and other valuable information that can assist in the planning process.
URL:  http://www.myfuture.com/

The Financial Aid Page
This page provides a free, comprehensive, independent, and objective guide to student financial. The newsletter contains GREAT information and will assist in organizing and keeping records of the process.
URL:  http://www.finaid.org

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