Guidance

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College Preparation

It is never too early to plan for college or other post-high education. Putting together a four year plan of coursework and following the steps in the college planning process will help you get organized and identify timelines. Using the National Association for College Admission Counseling website will prove helpful in the process. Go to [...]

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Financial Aid

Visit FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) on the web. Other financial aid websites are as follows: FAFSA Express Cash for College FAFSA Instructions FAFSA on the WEB Financial Aid for Students Fin Aid–Can You Afford It? Financial Aid Info

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Scholarship Scams

Warning Signs (Watch out for the following claims companies will make in an effort to scam you): “For a fee, we provide a comprehensive list of scholarships.” Don’t spend money on a fee-based matching service. The biggest and best scholarship databases are available for free on the Web. “Billions of dollars of award monies going [...]

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Western Undergraduate Exchange

The Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE) allows residents of participating states to enroll in designated public colleges and universities at a reduced tuition rate. Approximately 150% of resident tuition. The participating states are; Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Information about the [...]

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