College & Careers

Researching Colleges

GAfutures

This resource from the Georgia Student Finance Commission provides information about how to apply for the Hope Scholarship, information about Georgia colleges and universities, and a student planner to help guide you through the application process.

College Scorecard

Find the college that’s the best fit for you! The U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard has the most reliable data on college costs, graduation, and other useful statistics.

College Board

The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity.

Discover Business: Georgia Business Schools

This resource provides information on business schools in Georgia. The information includes tuition costs, acceptance rates, graduation rates, and more.

Financial Aid

FAFSA

Federal Student Aid, a part of the U.S. Department of Education, is the largest provider of student financial aid in the nation.

Federal Student Aid
Read about the types of financial aid available from the government and other sources: grants, scholarships, loans, and work-study.

Careers

Occupational Outlook Handbook

This site contains detailed information on various careers including information about education requirements, pay, and long term trends for the profession.

Job Corps

From the US Department of Labor, Job Corps helps people ages 16 through 24 get a better job and take control of their lives through a no-cost education and vocational training program.

My Future

Presented by the Department of the Defense, it provides information about military careers. In addition, it also has helpful information about creating a resume, writing a cover letter, and preparing for the job interview in their “Career Toolbox.”