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The ACT is a national college admissions examination that consists of subject area tests in: English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. ACT cost $50.50/ACT with writing $67.00
College Goal Sunday offers free assistance in completing the FAFSA form. There are various locations around the state that hold these meetings.
FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (known as the FAFSA) is a form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid (including the Pell grants, and work-study programs).
Seniors: How to make your FSA ID link
Given the complexity of the FAFSA, our education experts at BestColleges.com have published the easy-to-follow guide, Understanding the FAFSA, which includes detailed sections on:
What you need before you get started
A section-by-section guide on completing the FAFSA
What to do once you fill out the forms
Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant
The Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant is a program designed to provide adults with the education and skills needed to enter the workforce in fields that are in high demand. Students must be enrolled in a designated program of study at a participating Missouri school. Apprentices must be participating in an apprenticeship in Missouri that is approved by the U.S. Department of Labor and that prepares them for employment in a high demand field as designed by the department. More information is available from the link.
How to Write a Scholarship Essay
Online Student's Guide to Understanding Financial Aid
AffordableColleges.com has a goal to find the college programs that offer students the most value for their tuition dollars. We've set out to find the degree programs that best combine value and affordability, and recently published our list of the most valuable online programs in the nation
Following are guides to online education options. Click on the title to access the information.
Online Associate Degrees guide.
Online Master's Degrees guide.
Online Doctorate Degrees guide.
Test Prep Guides - Best Colleges Website
You will be able to find ACT and SAT Test Prep Guides by clicking on the links below.
March2Success provides an online study program to help students prepare for standardized tests, improve school work and review materials. We also provide tools for educators and parents to track and encourage their students.
Missouri Connections is a web-based resource to help Missouri Citizens determine their career interests, explore occupations, establish education plans, develop job search strategies, and create resumés. Sponsored by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and the Department of Economic Development, Missouri Connections is available to students, parents, guidance counselors, educators, and job seekers at no charge.
For students with an interest in attending and competing in intercollegiate athletics at an NAIA institution.
For students wanting to compete in Division I, or II school. Also Division III or undecided where you want to compete. Students must register with the NCAA Clearinghouse.
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Cappex stands for college application exchange. There's a college out there that's just right for you, and Cappex makes finding it much simpler. With easy-to-use tools that quickly let you find colleges and scholarships.
Cosmetology Students Resource Website
This website is a great place to get information if you would like to become a cosmetologist. It has an overview of costs, financial aid resources, loans, grants, scholarships, and other information for future cosmetologists.