
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:
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College and University Home Pages: Links to the websites of numerous
4-year colleges and universities on the Web.

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College Rankings: This site offers many links to online rankings and
evaluations as well as rankings using unusual criteria.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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FAFSA on the Web: This website provides access and information for completing
a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online.
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Financial Aid Info Page: Has links to sources of aid such as grants,
scholarships and study abroad.
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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.
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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."
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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!
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Student Loan Marketing Association (Sallie Mae): This website provides
useful information on student loans and borrowing options.
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Colleges, College Scholarships & Finacial Aid Page: This site is a great starting point for numerous scholarship sites!
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