For the College Bound

Resources at the Library

Books & Other Materials

• Choosing a college
• College applications
• College costs
• College student orientation
• Student aid
• Study guides for college and university entrance exams

Online Databases (library card required for access)

• Ferguson's Career Guidance Center - Help narrow down your choice of colleges and universities by researching the careers that interest you.
• Testing and Education Reference Center - Includes full-length practice tests for the ACT, SAT and more.
• Scholarships, Fellowships & Loans - Part of the Gale Directory Library, this annually updated resource provides sources of scholarships, fellowships, loans, internships, work study, and other education-related financial aid at all levels of study.

Resources on the Web

General

• CollegeInSight
• ED.gov - Students
• National Association for College Admission Counseling
• State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
• Virginia Education Wizard

Test Prep

• ACT
• College Board (PSAT, SAT, etc.)
• Princeton Review

Paying for College

• Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - Note: Ask for free FASFA forms at the reference desk
• FinAid!
• Student Aid on the Web
• Virginia Association of Student Financial Aid Administration

Recommended Reading

• Outstanding Books for the College Bound (American Library Association)