Resources

The Internet can be a fabulous resource for those students and families wishing to get immediate information on many services and programs related to college search and admissions. As with any information, students are advised to read everything carefully and thoroughly and to make informed decisions with the input of parents and family. Should students or families need clarification about something found online, they are encouraged to speak to Mrs. Rohne or Mrs. Abrams. The websites listed below are for the convenience of our students and families and should not be considered as endorsed by Pusch Ridge Christian Academy.


General College Search Engines

College Board Online
http://www.collegeboard.com
College Board Online offers good information to students and families about planning and paying for college. The site includes a financial aid tool to help families calculate their expected family contribution.

Arizona Career Information System (AzCIS)
www.azcis.intocareers.org
A comprehensive career and educational guidance system providing specific, current data on over 500 occupations, 4,000 colleges and universities nationwide and more than 2,500 sources of financial aid. This database is available only for subscribers.  All Pusch Ridge students and parents may explore the website using our username:  puschrca and password:  4azcis02  For more information on using this site, please contact our librarian, Mrs. Abrams.

Peterson’s
www.petersons.com
Standardized tests, financial aid information, college search tools, and more at this site.

Hobson’s CollegeView
http://www.collegeview.com
This site includes a comprehensive college search tool, scholarship directory, and college and financial aid links.

Princeton Review
www.princetonreview.com
Access more than 700 college applications on this easy and secure site. Scholarship search and financial aid information is also available.

CollegeNet
www.collegenet.com
More than 1,500 college applications from nationwide institutions are available here. When applying to more than one college, CollegeNet automatically transfers common data from one form to another.

Colleges That Change Lives
www.ctclonline.org
Based on the national bestseller by Loren Pope, this site focuses on a select gathering of the nation’s remarkable liberal arts colleges. In addition to information on upcoming tours across the country, this site includes individual school profiles, resources for parents, and information on scholarships.

National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) Parent & Student Information
www.nacac.com/p&s.html
This site includes Steps to College, an online newsletter produced by the National Association for College Admission Counseling. In addition to the newsletter, the site features information on upcoming national college tours, tips on writing the essay, and a comprehensive list of additional links regarding the college search and application process.

Campus  Tours.com
www.campustours.com
This site provides access to virtual campus tours for institutions across the country.


Standardized Testing & Testing Preparation

The College Board
www.collegeboard.com
The College Board administers the PSAT, SAT I, SAT II, and AP exams. The site includes test date information, electronic registration, test score reporting, and more.

American College Test (ACT)
www.act.org
Find general and registration information for the ACT exam at this site. The site includes test date information, electronic registration, test score reporting, and more.

Kaplan Inc.
www.kaplan.com

Ivy West
www.ivywest.com

Princeton Review
www.review.com

EUREKA One-on-One Review
www.eurekareview.com

Revolution Prep
www.revolutionprep.com

Common Application
www.commonapp.org
The Common Application is the recommended form of 241 selective colleges and universities for admission to their undergraduate programs. The site includes downloadable PDF versions of the Common Application, an electronic submission feature, as well as links to the individual institution’s supplementary forms.


Athletics

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
www.ncaa.org
The official home page for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).

NCAA Clearinghouse
www.ncaaclearinghouse.net
This site provides prospective student-athletes with information about initial eligibility at NCAA Division I and II member colleges and universities. It includes an online submission feature for eligibility consideration.

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
www.naia.org
The official home page for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA).


Financial Aid & Scholarships

FAFSA
www.fafsa.ed.gov
File for PIN registration, complete, and file the FAFSA on this site.

FinAid
www.finaid.org
This site brings together a good deal of information on financial aid and how to apply for it. It features a calculator to estimate expected family contribution.

United States Education Student Aid
www.studentaid.ed.gov
The Federal Student Aid programs are the largest source of student aid. Links to apply for, fund, and repay financial aid take families through every step of the process.

Federal Trade Commission – Recognizing Scholarship Scams
www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship
This Web site is a useful resource to consider checking before signing up for any scholarship fee-for-service programs. It includes a link to file a complaint directly to the FTC.

Fast Web- Free Scholarship and College Searches
www.fastweb.com
This site includes access to one of the largest and best-known online databases of private sector sources of financial aid.

EDFUND
www.edfund.org
This site provides sound advice on applying for financial aid, borrowing, and managing student loans. It allows students and families to access links to other useful sites.

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
www.nasfaa.org
This site provides information on the financial aid process and directs users to helpful online financial aid guidance.

Sallie Mae
www.salliemae.com
Sallie Mae is one of the nation’s leading providers of education loans. This site allows students and families to research loan borrowing and repayment options.

Arizona Commission for Postsecondary Education
www.acpe.asu.edu
The ACPE provides a wealth of information about financial aid, college and career and links to other national sites in a one stop site for Arizona Higher Education.


Additional Resources

Western Undergraduate Exchange Program (WUE)
wue.wiche.edu
A program by which students in western states may enroll in many two and four year public college programs at a reduced tuition level:  150 percent of the institution's regular resident tuition.  In all cases, WUE tuition is considerably less than nonresident tuition.  Website will list participating institutions.  Students applying for WUE status should contact the school to which they are applying for specific instructions on eligibility.  For more information, contact Mrs. Diane Rognlien or Mrs. Lori Abrams.

National Center for Learning Disabilities
www.ncld.org
The NCLD maintains this Web site, which features a comprehensive resource list, support services, and ideas for students and families living with learning disabilities.

National Center for Fair and Open Testing
www.fairtest.org
This site maintains the most up-to-date listing of colleges and universities that do not require standardized test scores as part of the application for admission.

United States Department of Education
www.ed.gov/index.jsp
This is the official home page for the U.S. Department of Education. It includes links to recent educational policy measures and detailed information about federally funded aid and scholarship programs.

U.S. News and World Report
www.usnews.com
U.S. News and World Report produces the annual ranking of “America’s Best Colleges.” The site includes limited access to ranked sections.

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