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Updated 05/04/05

Why and Where

EXPLORING YOUR OPTIONS

Deciding whether to participate in post-secondary education and training does not have to be an overwhelming process. Admittedly, there are a number of steps and processes involved but they can be kept to a minimum by exploring the many resources available and then selecting a plan of action that is best for you. The following sites are some, of many, that have been developed to help prospective students and/or their parents to be become familiar with what is involved and the choices that exist.

• Why Go to College? What This Means for You? Why Not Go to College?
  
• Plan for College – Starting Points
  
• What Works – Ideas from parents
  

Deciding on a Post-secondary Institution

The following site, (COOL – College Opportunities On-Line), is a direct link to nearly 7,000 post-secondary schools, colleges and universities in the United States. Whether you are thinking of a large university, a small liberal arts college, a specialized college, a community college, a career or technical college or a trade school, you will find them here. This site is designed to let you find the details about a specific college or set of colleges and provides a direct link to the institution(s) you are interested in.

• C.O.O.L -College Opportunities On-Line -- This is a direct link to information about nearly 7,000 post-secondary schools

Other

• Financial Aid and Scholarship Information
  
• Regional Student Program -- This is a tuition reduction program, not a financial assistance or scholarship program, that is only available to residents of the states of Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

 

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