Planning for College: Help on the Web

Search for colleges in New York State and more.

Printable brochure for those in middle to high school thinking of going to college and their families.

A quick guide on the importance of academics in middle school and its impact on high school and college success.

A one-page, concise guide for parents of middle-schoolers about saving and paying for college.

A brief timeline of the path from middle school to postsecondary education.

Features: Learn about enrichment programs -- summer,semester, academic year, or special day-long activities for middle school and high school students offered at New York's 100+ private, independent colleges and universities!

Campus Profiles of New York's 100+ private, not-for-profit colleges and universities, a Locator Map, financial aid information and academic programs offered.

Financial Aid Information with calendar to help plan admission and financial aid application, Internet Resources, and Campus Locator.

Explore colleges, learn about entrance examines, access online applications, find school rankings, and get advice on funding higher education and careers. Sections of the site are devoted to those pursuing graduate studies and for educators working with college applicants.

Info on College Board Exams SAT AP), college search, and planning.

U. S. News & World Report College Rankings and Lists

Online, searchable versions of the popular Peterson's educational guides. Active sections are private college-preparatory schools, undergraduate colleges, graduate and professional study and summer programs for kids and teenagers

College Navigator consists primarily of the latest data from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), the core postsecondary education data collection program for NCES – the National Center for Education Statistics.

CampusTours builds video tours, photorealistic interactive campus maps, mobile walking tours and custom data-driven multimedia applications for higher education, non-profit and government clients worldwide. Tour a campus before a visit.

Find out about colleges graduation rates, salaries after completing, average annual costs, student body, test scores and acceptance rates, and more.

Teacher Ratings on RateMyTeachers.com
over 15,000,000 ratings. Ratings are user-generated.

Learn about online colleges and e-learning from AffordableColegesOnline.org. Is it right for you?

OnlineU publishes rankings for affordable online colleges across hundreds of degree levels and programs and provides prospective students with insightful articles and resources for making their education more affordable.

ChristianCollegeGuide.net is dedicated to helping college-bound students and their families in the search for Christian higher education. We provide tools and resources to find and connect with Christian colleges and universities, plus expert, trustworthy content on the college search and preparation process, all from a Christian point of view.
ChristianCollegeGuide.net is a ministry of Christianity Today, a nonprofit, global media ministry that serves the church through digital and print publications, as well as practical and accessible Web resources that together reach more than 2.5 million people every month.

Doors to colleges are opening for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in many different ways all over the country. This website is designed to share what is currently going on, provide resources and strategies, let you know about training events, and give you ways to talk to others. The information is for transition aged students as well as adults attending or planning for college. It provides resources and tools for students, families, and professionals.

Since 2000, the HEATH Resource Center has served as a national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities, managed by The George Washington University Graduate School of Education and Human Development. The HEATH Resource Center is a web-based clearinghouse that serves as an information exchange of educational resources, support services and opportunities

The Federal Government site for assistance in college financial planning with information on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Official Federal Goverment Site where you can submit your FAFSA on-line.

529 plans are a type of investment account that can be used for higher-education savings. Tax savings make these vehicles powerful. Learn about the NY's 529 College Savings Program.

Help with the scholarship search.

Paying for college can be one of the toughest parts of earning your degree—but it doesn’t have to be. Use our tips, tools, and articles to stay up to date on the best ways to pay for college, including scholarships, savings, grants, loans, and more.

Myfuture.com helps young adults plan their next steps in life by bringing together the most recently available information about colleges, careers and military service opportunities from the U.S. Departments of Commerce, Defense, Education and Labor.

This site by the U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration provides national, state and local career information and labor market data. Includes career tools, career reports, videos, a career resource library, and more.