Important Websites

Applying to College
 
Apply Texas
This website offers scholarship and admission applications for Texas institutions of higher education.
 
Financing College
 
FAFSA
This website is a free online guide to apply for federal student aid.
*Parents:  Filling out the FAFSA is very important.  In order to receive loans, grants or other monies from universities and other organizations, the FAFSA must be completed.  Click on the above link to access the FAFSA. 

-->Apply for a PIN Number for FAFSA

 
-->Scholarships & Financial Aid Information 
 
Federal Student Aid
The official home page for the federal student aid programs administered by the US Department of Education.

You can create a personal portfolio and find much information regarding college applications, financial aid, career planning, cost of college attendance and much more.  Create a profile today to get started!
 
Student Scholarships.org
Lists links to the most popular scholarships available.

Scholarships.Com
This website is a free scholarship and college search for all ages.
 
Student Award Search Aid
 
Fast Web
Financial Aid search through the web.

Sallie Mae
College Aid sources for higher education
 
College Board
  
Peterson's Collegequest
Have you begun your college search? Find a college that's right for you with our college search tools.

Cappex.com
College Search made simple! Search for colleges, get detailed info on college admissions and apply for scholarships

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
   >  Click Scholarships
   >  Click Apply Online
   >  Click -> Click here for Application

AIE (Adventures in Education)
 
Texas Tuition Promise Fund
The Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state's official prepaid college savings plan, allows you to lock in the future Texas public higher education undergraduate tuition rates and fees at today's prices.  Enrollment in the plan opens September 1st, 2014.  Click on a link below for additional information.
 
 
 
General College Information
 
Wonderful college resource that lists over 225 million professor ratings for colleges and universities across the state of Texas and the United States.  This is a free resource that helps you and your student make the best choice in college planning.
*This site has been personally tested, and is highly recommended by Mrs. Venghaus.  See her for specific details. 
 
College for Texans
Resources on preparing for, applying for and funding higher education, including information for adult and military students.

H.O.T. Jobs
This is a great site for students who are interested in health related job fields.  Students can take an interest inventory, and research careers.  Click on the link above to find out more information.
 
Information on planning and paying for college.  Scholarship search.