Entering College
- FAFSA – Federal Student Aid website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education where you can find FAFSA forms and submit your Appication for Federal Student Aid.
- ED Pubs – Official U.S. Department of Education website to order Free U.S. Department of Education publications.
- Federal Student Aid – Federal Student Aid, an Office of the U.S. Department of Education, is the place to find the information you need to apply for and understand Federal Student Aid, including: determining dependency status; how aid is calculated; types of financial aid; finding & applying for scholarships; loan interest & fees; avoiding financial scams; loan repayment; college preparation checklist; information for parents; graduate school funding; and much more.
- Open Education Database – OEDb is a comprehensive online education directory for both free and for-credit learning options that offers up-to-date, detailed program information from accredited online colleges for degree seekers and categorize free online college courses from well-known universities and providers.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook – The Department of Labor’s guide to career information about hundreds of occupations.
- College Board – A non-profit organization whose mission is helping students attain a college education.
- Guide to Online Schools – SR Education Group’s goal is to provide comprehensive, accurate information on online degrees from accredited schools across the United State.
- College Scorecard – A Department of Education resource for to search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more.
- College Navigator – The Department of Education resource for finding accredited colleges and programs.
- Community College Review – A clearinghouse of information about community colleges – accreditation, tuition and financial aid, dorm living, etc.
- Plagiarism Checkers – A list of websites offering plagiarism checkers to assist students with tools to ensure their essays and papers are original in content.
Post-College
Do you need help managing and/or repaying your student loans?
- For help with Federal student loans, go to Federal Student Aid’s “How to Repay Your Loans” webpage.
- If you have private loans, talk with your loan servicer.
- For more information about repaying student loans, go to Federal Trade Commission’s Student Aid webpage.
If you have questions or require assistance, please contact Tamara Blackwell, the Reference Services Librarian, at tdblackwell@bolivar.lib.ms.us or call (662) 843-2774 Ext. 104.