This is a great place to start your college or vocational search!
Find local colleges, school rankings, financial aid info and more!

COLLEGES & VOCATIONAL EDUCATION:

  • College and University Home Pages: Links to the websites of numerous 4-year colleges and universities on the Web.
  • College Rankings: This site offers many links to online rankings and evaluations as well as rankings using unusual criteria.
  • College Board Online: This site includes a guide to campus visits, SAT practice exams & tips, a scholarship search, test dates, a college search engine, and a financial aid calculator.
  • CampusTours.com: This site offers a convenient way to visit many school's sites without having to chase them around the Web.
  • CollegeXpress This website provides information on 250 private colleges and universities. You can also search for scholarships and/or student loans.
  • Peterson's: Peterson's is the name you can trust concerning college information. You can search for colleges by location, major, and/or tuition. In addition, you can take practice SAT's and apply to your college online.
  • U.S. News & World Report's "BEST COLLEGES": This online version offers everything you can think of - from college and graduate school rankings to financial aid information, and even searches for E-learning courses & degrees.


  • LOCAL COLLEGES:

  • ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE: This is a 2-year college with many different programs, including Arts & Communication, Biology, Business, Accounting, Criminal Justice, Dental Hygiene, English, Phys. Ed., Lab Technology, Math & Computer Science, Nursing, Occupational & Physical Therapy, Radiologic Technology, Early Childhood Education, & Social Science.
  • MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE: This is a 4-year private institution of higher learning, which has programs in Arts & Letters, Media Studies, Business, Education, Math & Computer Science, Natural Sciences, Philosophy & Religious Studies, and Social Science.
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT NEW PALTZ: New Paltz is a 4-year state school offering undergraduate (& graduate) arts & sciences programs in all areas, including the natural sciences, engineering, education, fine & performing arts, and liberal arts & sciences.
  • UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT: This institution offers B.S. degrees with an emphasis on a combination of academic, physical, and military training.
  • ORANGE-ULSTER BOCES: This vocational education institution has many different programs. These include programs in business, computer, culinary, construction, engineering & applied technology, health, child care, and legal & medical office technology related fields.


  • FINANCIAL AID / STUDENT LOANS / SCHOLARSHIPS:

  • FAFSA on the Web: This website provides access and information for completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online.
  • Financial Aid Info Page: Has links to sources of aid such as grants, scholarships and study abroad.
  • Nellie Mae Loan Link: This website is maintained by Nellie Mae, the largest non-profit provider of education loans in the USA, and offers federal and private loans for undergraduates, graduates, and parents.
  • Office of Post-Secondary Education Home Page: This office, which is located within the United States Department of Education, produces financial aid from the federal and state governments. The three sections associated with financial aid include: "Financial Aid for Students," "Information for Financial Aid Professionals," and "Exploring Other Web Sites."
  • Students.gov: This site's mission - to give college students and those planning for college easy access to the information and services they need from the U.S. Government. One-stop shopping. Through students.gov you can: find the right college; apply for federal student financial aid; learn about military educational benefits; find a job; register for Selective Service; or apply to be a Peace Corps volunteer!
  • Student Loan Marketing Association (Sallie Mae): This website provides useful information on student loans and borrowing options.
  • Colleges, College Scholarships & Finacial Aid Page: This site is a great starting point for numerous scholarship sites!

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