Tools & Resources

ACT Resources

ACT Advantage
Programs for homeschool students to enhance their education and prepare them for high school and beyond. Offering online career planning, assessment programs for 8–10 grade level children, and ACT test prep programs. ACT Advantage also offers an educational multimedia rental library with over 2,000 titles; delivery is free.

ACT Store
You can purchase official ACT test preparation materials online.

College Search
A college search engine that lets you search by type of institution, location, majors, and more.

Financial Aid Need Estimator
Use this calculator to figure out your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC).

Resources from Other Organizations

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Adventures in Education
Resources on career planning, selecting a college, and financial aid information for middle school, high school, and college students.

The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute: Education Resources
A national Hispanic educational organization that offers information for Latino youth on topics ranging from high school through college, graduate school, and on to the workforce.

National Assessment of Educational Progress: Information for Parents
Answers to questions commonly asked by parents of students who have been selected to participate in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).

U.S. Department of Education: The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA); The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the U.S. Department of Education

USAJOBS
The United States Federal Government's official job site

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