Student Resources

ACT Assessment

The ACT® is a curriculum- and standards-based educational and career planning tool that assesses students’ academic readiness for college.

Avoid Scholarship Scams

Advice on how to identify scholarship scams, how to distinguish between legitimate and fraudulent organizations, how to protect yourself from scholarship scams; and what to do if you are scammed.

College Board

Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2,200 programs, totaling nearly $6 billion.Register online for various tests including the SAT, view andsend your scores, and find other information including exam dates and fees.

FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

The office of Federal Student Aid provides grants, loans and work-study funds for college or career school.

FastWeb

Search and apply for scholarships that match your strengths, interests and skills.

Federal Stafford Loan

Federal Stafford Loans are a form of federal student loans for undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in college at least half-time.

FinAid

FinAid is a comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools.

I'm First!

I’m First! is a community for students who are the first in their family to go to college. It offers tools, stories, and guidance through the ImFirst.org website, a student-run blog, and the I’m First! Guide to College workbook. I'm First! also works with colleges across the country to support first-generation students.

Ohio Department of Education

Learn more about graduation requirements and tools, scholarships for students to attend private schools (K-12), and college and career planning.

Test Dates Central

Find information about the major standardized tests which are only given on certain dates throughout the year.

The Common Application

With one application, apply to any of more than 700 member colleges and universities in 49 states, the District of Columbia, and many other countries.

UStrive

UStrive empowers first-generation and low-income students to get to college, graduate, and access meaningful careers. Our virtual platform, UStrive, matches students with trained volunteer mentors who help them navigate the path to and through higher education. Students working with UStrive mentors often secure significant scholarships and financial aid, reducing or even eliminating tuition debt.