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Find an adult who can help you with the steps to college. Tell everyone you know that you want to go to college. And don't stop until you find an adult who can help. - 2:
Colleges require you to take certain classes in high school. Find out which classes and sign up! - 3:
Think about interests and activities that you enjoy. Explore colleges with programs that suit your interests. - 4:
If you think you can't afford college, think again. There's money out there to help you pay for college. Apply for it!
Links to Be a Pain in the 10th Grade
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How to Find a Mentor from IMDiversity.com
Learn why you should find a mentor, how mentoring works, and tips for choosing and working with a mentor with this guide from IMDiversity.com.
Family Firsts: Reach for your dreams
Be the first in your family to go to college. You can find your own way--and the support you need--to make your own future.
Find Your College Champions - Peterson's
As a student, you're at the center of a group that includes teachers, family, coaches, and counselors. The great thing about this network is that it provides you with a number of "champions" who can help you plan for college. Learn how your champions can help you get in to college at Petersons.com.
GoCollege.com: Utilizing High School Counselors
High school counselors can help you prepare for college in the right ways. Anything you need help with, really, a high school counselor can assist you. Learn more about meeting with your counselor at GoCollege.com.
Guidance Counselors - Twenty Questions to Ask Your School Counselor
Your school counselor is one of your best resources as you plan for college. College Board provides twenty basic questions to start your conversation with your counselor.
Links to Push Yourself in the 10th Grade
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Sallie Mae's Mission: Possible! The Toolkit That Helps You Plan and Pay for College
The free, award-winning Mission: Possible! guide includes useful tools, forms, checklists and financial aid information that students can use as they prepare for college beginning freshman year in high school.
FirstintheFamily.org - Believe in Your Right to College!
First in the Family is packed with useful resources and heartfelt stories from students who are the first in their families to go to college. First in the Family guides students through the key issues—from cultural conflict to academic challenges—facing first-generation students.
Get Ready for College: A College Planning Guide and Workbook for Students in Grades 9 through 12
Let’s… Get Ready for College! You can use this booklet independently or with the assistance of a parent, teacher, counselor, or mentor. It’s designed to help you prepare for college, explore college possibilities, and understand the college application process.
EducationPlanner.org: Begin the journey to higher education and a brighter future now!
Check out their career assessment tool for help finding a career that suits you. You’ll also find tips on completing college applications and tools to help you decide among colleges once you’ve been accepted.
Student Aid on the Web - Federal Student Aid
The Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of student aid in America. These programs provide more than $80 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. Learn more about and how to apply for this aid.
Links to Find the Right Fit in the 10th Grade
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ACTStudent.org - Choosing a College
This searchite provides information on many aspects of planning for college, including career planning and financial aid. You can also register for the ACT and find materials to prepare for the test.
Sallie Mae College Answer - The Planning for College Destination
The Planning for College Destination - Prepare for college, select the college you want to apply to and learn how to finance your education!
Student Aid on the Web - Federal Student Aid
The Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of student aid in America. These programs provide more than $80 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. Learn more about and how to apply for this aid.
Going2College.org - Learn How to Apply for College, Find Financial Aid
Welcome to Going2College where you can explore career options, plan for college and locate financial aid sources.
EducationPlanner.org: Begin the journey to higher education and a brighter future now!
Check out their career assessment tool for help finding a career that suits you. You’ll also find tips on completing college applications and tools to help you decide among colleges once you’ve been accepted.
Links to Put Your Hands on Some Cash in the 10th Grade
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FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Learn all about the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, usually the first step in seeking financial aid for higher education.
Student Aid on the Web - Federal Student Aid
The Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of student aid in America. These programs provide more than $80 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. Learn more about and how to apply for this aid.
U.S. Department of Education: Funding Education Beyond High School - The Guide to Federal Student Aid, 2009-10
This guide, Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid, will help you through the process of applying for federal student aid.
U.S. Department of Education: Federal Aid First!
Tips to help you apply for a Federal Student Loan.
FinAid.org: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
Scholarships, Loans, Savings and other types of aid, FinAid.org demystifies paperwork and answers your questions!
