Research, Homework Help and Magazines at Haverstraw Library: College & Adult Education
Free Training
- Online Learning Through CourseraThe New York State Department of Labor is partnering with Coursera, the leading online training provider. Through Coursera, unemployed New Yorkers will have access to nearly 4,000 programs across high-growth industries and can hone skills in data science, business, and technology. Many of these programs are pathways to certifications, professional certificates and can help elevate your career.
College and Financial Aid Info
- College ScorecardFind out about colleges: their programs, costs, admissions, results, and more
- Student AidInfo about Federal student aid and other sources of financial aid
- SUNY Smart Track: Empowered Financial PlanningSUNY has partnered with the Inceptia Financial Avenue program to deliver a best-in-class financial education opportunity to all SUNY students. Financial Avenue is a series of 10 online courses based on the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Literacy and Education Commission's financial education core competencies.
- NY 529 College Savings ProgramThis is a type of investment account you can use for higher education savings. 529 plans are usually sponsored by states.
It comes from Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code, which specifies the plan's tax advantages.
Lifelong Learning
- LearningExpress Library - Haverstraw
Test preparation materials and interactive practice exams that will help people improve their scores on academic, civil service, military, and professional licensing and certification exams, including the PSAT, SAT, GED, and other exams.
Funded by the Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library.
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- Haverstraw King's Daughter's Public Library Academy
Tutorials that teach people how to use library e-Resources like eBooks, research databases, and language learning tools. Presented via NicheAcademy.
- DigitalLearn.org
If you are new to computers, haven't used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.
- GCF Learn Free
GCFLearnFree.org creates and provides quality, innovative online learning opportunities to anyone who wants to improve the technology, literacy and math skills needed to be successful in both work and life.
- TechBoomers
Techboomers.com is a free educational website that teaches older adults and other inexperienced Internet users with basic computer skills about websites that can help improve their quality of life.
