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	CollegeBoard.com Resources and tips on planning for college, taking the College Board tests, finding the right college and paying for college. Check out the Step-by-Step Career Worksheet, Making the Most of High School, Recommended Classes, Time Management Tips and more.
	CollegeNet The world's leading "virtual plumber" for higher education Internet transactions. It aggregates over 1500 customized Internet admissions applications built for college and university programs. When applying to more than one program, you save redundant typing since common data automatically travels from form to form.
	Colleges.com Searchable listing of home pages for universities and colleges all over the world.
	CollegeView A comprehensive online resource providing accurate, up-to-date career and college information. You can take virtual tours of hundreds of campuses, discover the secret to finding financial aid, and even apply to schools online.
	Common Application.org This site provides an application for college admission that is accepted by over 300 colleges and universities. This non-profit service helps streamline the paperwork required for application to numerous institutions. Be sure to check if the college or university of choice honors the Common Application.
	FAFSA on the Web U.S. Department of Education FREE Application for Federal Student Aid Web Site.
	FastWeb As a scholarship matching service, create a personalized profile that can be matched against an expansive database of colleges and scholarships. FastWeb notifies you when new scholarships are added and application deadlines are approaching. For college searching, FastWeb can match your background with two- and four-year colleges across the country.
	Get College Funds.org A web site sponsored by the Oregon Student Assistance Commission (OSAC) which offers links to help students plan and pay for college, explore various careers, and find programs that fit their profiles. The site also contains a single scholarship application covering more than 370 scholarship opportunities.
	Number2.com Comprehensive free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT GRE and Vocabulary Builder.
	On Building Study Skills Use the password study well and this site will provide great tips for students
	Peterson's Find colleges, graduate schools and online education programs at this comprehensive education site. Search for scholarships and financial aid. Prepare for the SAT, GRE, GMAT, ASVAB and Civil Service tests.
	Princeton Review Take advantage of the free interactive tolls designed to help you find schools, submit applications, and research career and financial aid options.
	Register with the Selective Service All male students who are 18 must register with Selective Service.
	SallieMae Loan Information Nationally recognized student loan provider.
	SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid Informational site on financial aid and process.
	Steps to College National Association for College Admission Counseling online newsletter for students in the school-to-college transition.
	Student Guide Explains student financial aid programs the U.S. Department of Education’s Federal Student Aid (FSA) office administers.
	U.S. News & World Report America's Best Colleges

Admissions Glossary - Key Terms:
Award Letter: A letter telling you what financial aid (if any) your college is offering to you (includes types and amounts of aid offered, specific program information, etc.). You may choose to accept some or all of what is offered.
Credit (or Credit Hour): A unit of measurement institutions give for fulfilling course requirements. Most colleges require that you complete a certain number in order to graduate.
Cost of Attendance: Includes any cost associated with attending college: Tuition and associated fees, room and board, books, supplies, etc.
EARLY DECISION (ED) vs. EARLY ACTION (EA): ED and EA allow students to apply early to schools they know they want to attend. What’s the difference?

Early Decision is binding. If accepted, you must attend that school and withdraw any applications sent to other schools. You will not be able to compare financial aid offers.

Early Action is not binding. Even if you are accepted, you may compare admissions and financial aid offers and wait to commit to the college until later in the year.

Some schools now offer Single-Choice Early Action. This option is similar to Early Action, except that you may not apply early to other colleges (though you may apply regular decision).

Many ED or EA deadlines occur in the fall. Ask your college whether ED or EA is an option and if you can apply early to other schools. Talk to your counselor and ask your prospective school for more information.

Enrollment Status: Indication of whether you attend full or part time. In general, you must attend at least half time (or in some cases full time) to qualify for financial aid.
Expected Family Contribution: Amount students and their family are expected to contribute toward cost of attendance.
FAFSA: www.fafsa.ed.gov Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students must fill out the FAFSA each year to find out how much federal aid they are eligible to receive.
Open Admissions: Students are admitted regardless of academic qualifications.
Out-of-State Student: Generally applies to students attending a public university outside of their home state. Out-of-state students must pay a higher tuition rate unless they establish legal residency for that state.
Rolling Admissions: There is no set admissions deadline date; qualified students are accepted until classes are filled.
Undergraduate Student: A student who has not completed a baccalaureate or first professional degree.

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