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IPEDS College Opportunities On-Line is your direct link to over 9,000 colleges and universities in the United States. If you are thinking about a large university, a small liberal arts college, a specialized college, a community college, a career or technical college or a trade school, you can find them all here.



 
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Need money for college? Unfortunately, in their efforts to pay the bills, many students and their families are falling prey to scholarship scams. The Federal Trade Commission cautions students on how to discover fraud.

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Gear Up Program (US Dept of Education) rate this site...
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The Gear Up program is dedicated to increasing the number of low-income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in college. Learn about the program here, then talk to a counselor at your school to apply.

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Need money for college? The Federal Trade Commission works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive and unfair business practices and to help consumers recognize and avoid scholarship scams.

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Information for Parents (US Dept of Education) rate this site...
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Visit this page for links to great online information for parents from the U.S. Department of Education. You'll find information here about financial aid, early college planning, and family involvement in education.

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Savings Bonds for Education (US Dept of the Treasury) rate this site...
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Learn about the "Education Bond Program", which allows US savings bond interest to be excluded from Federal income tax the year that the bonds are redeemed to pay qualified higher education expenses. Great information and links!

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Campus Security Statistics (US Dept of Education) rate this site...
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Your direct link to reported crimes for over 6000 colleges and universities in the US. Whether you're thinking of attending a large university, a small liberal arts college, or a community college you'll find their security statistics here.

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Tax Benefits for Higher Education (Internal Revenue Service) rate this site...
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Footing the costs of higher education for yourself or your family? This IRS publication explains tax benefits that may be available to you. Explains all tax credits and tax treatment of seven types of education benefits.

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Virginia College Savings Plan rate this site...
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The Virginia College Savings Plan offers families the opportunity to participate in a qualified state college tuition program with both prepaid and savings trust investment options.

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The Office of Migrant Education at the US Department of Education has programs and resources available for the college-bound children of migrant workers.

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An excellent resource for parents of children in middle school and junior high to help them help their children prepare for educational success.

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