//Planning on College?
Arizona Career Information System (requires user created account) Please go to our blog on AZCIS if you have not set up an account or contact the guidance counselor. AZCIS is the most comprehensive site that will let you compare colleges you are interested in. There are other great sites listed here that are sure to give you solid information to help you with this big decision.
College Board
Check out just a small portion of what college board offers!
-You can create a site account to better maneuver.
-Important Academic Areas of Interest
-College Planning
-Finding a college
-Applying for college
-Paying for college
College Week Live
Check out the link below for a detailed description! Listen to live streaming information about financial aid, standardized testing such as the SAT and ACT, scholarships and much more!
Fast Web
Various student/parent/educator resources, financial aid info, college choice/search options, scholarships etc.
Embark
Create a unique profile here for searching and applying to colleges listed in their database.
Like the facebook of college they have a comprehensive scholarship matcher, information to learn about, get recruited by, and interact with colleges and universities around the world, and allows you to connect with other students to cope with the stress. You can even follow zinch on facebook and get updates on scholarships to apply to.
College Atlas
Utilizes rankings on schools and academic programs.
Arizona College and Career Guide Various student, parent, financial aid info, college choice/search option, scholarships and much more! This site also offers test prep info for SAT and ACT. A discussion board allows students to interact with each other.
Arizona State Schools
www.asu.edu
www.nau.edu
www.arizona.edu
Arizona State University Obama Scholars: This program, new to ASU, covers student’s estimated direct costs of attending (minus Expected Family Contribution as determined by FAFSA) including tuition, room, board (food), books and supplies. Students qualify if they (a) are an Arizona resident, (b) have a family income that is $42,400* or less as demonstrated on the FAFSA application, (c) meet the university’s admission requirements, and (d) attend ASU the year following high school graduation. Students who stay eligible by maintaining satisfactory academic progress can stay in the program and receive assistance for up to 4 years. To apply, a student must apply to ASU and fill out the FAFSA. Then, they will be automatically considered. Visit the link above or your counselor for more information. *This amount has changed from previous years and the program will only remain open until funds are exhausted.
ABORS High Honors Tuition Waiver: This program, offered by the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR), covers 25% of tuition at either ASU, U of A, or NAU. Students qualify if they (a) complete 16 core courses by graduation with a “B” or better in all courses, (b) earn a minimum 3.5 GPA in those 16 core courses or rank in the top 5% of their graduating class, (c) exceed on all three sections of AIMS (reading, writing, and math) required for graduation, and (d) score a 28 on the ACT or 1300 on the SAT (critical reading and math, excluding essay) tests. There are exceptions to these requirements for students who have successfully passed AP tests. Please visit the counseling office for a brochure and eligibility worksheet.
University of Arizona’s Arizona Assurance Program: This program, offered by the U of A, covers student’s essential costs of attending including tuition, room, board (food), and books. Students qualify if they (a) are an Arizona resident, (b) have a family income that is $42,400 or less as demonstrated on the FAFSA application, (c) meet the university’s admission requirements, (d) attend U of A the year following high school graduation, and (e) qualify for the Federal Pell Grant. Students who stay eligible by maintaining good academic progress can stay in the program and receive assistance for up to 4 years. To apply, a student must apply to U of A and fill out the FAFSA by May 1, and they will be automatically considered. Visit the website listed above or your counselor for more information.
