College Planning

   The websites listed below are useful tools used to help plan for college (College may look differently for each person). Many of them provide resources for students in middle school through students already in college. It's never too early to start planning!!

 

• Guide to Online Degrees from Not-for-Profit Schools
  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/
• A series of guidebooks for veterans, students with disabilities, Hispanic students, and more in our College Spotlight section
  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/spotlight/
• Ranking of the best online colleges in Ohio
  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/ohio/
• An in-depth financial aid section with articles, guides and videos
  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/financial-aid/financial-aid-for-online-colleges/
• An expert-driven, 20-page guide to online learning success
  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges-guide/
• A directory of introductory Massively Open Online Courses (MOOCs) from top universities
  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-classes-online/ 
• Colleges that offer laptops
  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/online-colleges-that-offer-laptops/
• Cheap online colleges
  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/cheap-online-colleges/
• Medical Assisting Programs
  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-colleges/medical-assisting-programs/
• An extensive summer school list of resources focused on: Recovering lost credits, Earning new credits, Taking AP courses, Learning vocational skills, Preparing for academic success as an athlete
  http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/online-summer-school/

http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/ 

http://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/online-colleges/ 

http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/ 

http://www.bestcolleges.com/financial-aid/hispanic-latino-scholarships/ 

http://www.thebestcolleges.org/the-best-colleges-for-stem-nerds/ 

• A full directory of cyber security degrees, including associate and bachelor's programs
  http://www.cyberdegrees.org/listings/bachelors-degrees/
• Detailed looks into 20 careers related to cyber security, including job responsibilities and requirements
  http://www.cyberdegrees.org/jobs/
• Tons of in-depth resources, including our complete guide to free online courses
  http://www.cyberdegrees.org/resources/ 

http://www.discoverbusiness.us/ 

http://www.edudemic.com/affordable-online-colleges/ 

http://www.gograd.org/graduate-school-guide-book/ 

http://www.guaranteed-scholarships.com/ 

 

https://www.medicalassistantdegrees.net 

http://www.onlinecollegesdatabase.org/ 

• http://www.thesimpledollar.com/student-loan-consolidation-guide/
• http://www.thesimpledollar.com/student-loan-consolidation-guide/#the-rising-cost-of-college-and-student-debt
• http://www.thesimpledollar.com/student-loan-consolidation-guide/#six-strategies-for-paying-off-student-loans-faster
• http://www.thesimpledollar.com/student-loan-consolidation-guide/#howdo-i-consolidate-student-loans-what-are-the-pros-and-cons
• http://www.thesimpledollar.com/student-loan-consolidation-guide/#does-student-loan-consolidation-save-money
• http://www.thesimpledollar.com/best-student-credit-cards/#student-budget-calculator
• http://www.thesimpledollar.com/best-student-credit-cards/#how-students-get-into-credit-card-trouble

 

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