List of Websites that Explain SLPS College & Career Resources, Financial Aid, Scholarships, Planning for College Early
College & Career Resources
How do I Prepare for Funding College Now?
Research Schools that are Need Blind and Provide Grants not Loans
Dartmouth College has eliminated student loans and is now providing full funding for students in families that make under $125,000
Companies that Hire Teens
https://capitaloneshopping.com/blog/jobs-for-teens
Saving for College
https://blog.mint.com/saving/how-to-save-for-college/
How to Attend College for Free
www.bankrate.com/loans/student-loans/ways-to-attend-college-for-free/
Missouri Comprehensive Fee Survey for 2 and 4-year colleges
http://dhe.mo.gov/data/documents/FY2017_Summary_final.pdf
Missouri Department of Higher Education
http://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/studentloans/financialliteracy.php
Missouri Department of Higher Education: Support for Homeless Youth
http://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/homelessyouth.php
Mapping Your Future
Follow these checklists to ensure you are investing in all the right steps to save money and build your skill set, qualify for scholarships, and pay for college
https://mappingyourfuture.org/Resources/
MOST: Missouri 529 College Savings Plan
https://www.missourimost.org/home/college-savings-articles/mo-content-sec-col0/how-are-they-paying-for-college.html
MOST: Overview of Funding Sources for College
https://www.missourimost.org/home/college-savings-articles/mo-content-sec-col0/how-are-they-paying-for-college.html
MOST: Cost of College
https://www.missourimost.org/home/basics-of-529s/cost-of-college.html
Fiscal Tiger
Glossary of Financial Resources, Finance Terms, Support for Repairing Credit Debt, & More
https://www.fiscaltiger.com/student-finance-glossary/
University of North Dakota Guide for Helping College Students Overcome College Debt
onlinedegrees.und.edu/master-of-accountancy/ultimate-guide-for-helping-college-students-overcome-student-debt/
U.S. News Break Down of Pros/Cons and Available Services for Private Student Loans and Student Loan Consolidation
lendedu.com Parent Student Loans
https://lendedu.com/blog/student-loan-options-for-parents/
Companies who help with scholarships and tuitions
https://wikibuy.com/blog/companies-with-tuition-reimbursement-1d0ba077004c
Learning about credit cards
www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/keep-or-replace-student-credit-cards-1279-2/
How do I Put a Resume Together?
How do I find Historically Black Universities (HBCU)?
Here is a list of 25 historically black colleges
Best Colleges
https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-historically-black-colleges/
Here is a list of scholarships you can find to attend Historically Black Colleges
Best Colleges
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/hbcu/scholarships-and-grants/
How do I Establish My Own Market & Create & Pursue Employment For Myself Now?
Summer Programs/Jobs/Internships Available for Youth
Story Stitchers (summer jobs)
application.stlouisyouthjobs.org
Washington University Sam Fox School of Design (they offer scholarships--worth applying)
https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/summer-programs
Washington University Summer School Opportunities for Middle and High School Youth (look for their scholarships)
https://summerschool.wustl.edu/browse
Creative Reaction Lab Summer Programming
https://www.creativereactionlab.com/programs
UMSL Gateway Writing Project High School Youth Summer Programming and Internships
www.onecitystories.org
NGA Construction Jobs, call (314) 676-9418
http://www.stlamerican.com/news/local_news/next-nga-west-to-host-job-training-fair-on-may/article_d7022986-6940-11e9-98bb-www.stlamerican.com/news/local_news/next-nga-west-to-host-job-training-fair-on-may/article_d7022986-6940-11e9-98bb-7b6bc62f1d39.html
Branding Yourself On-Line
https://www.missourieconomy.org/pdfs/2016_stlouis.pdf
Sylvester Chisom
Learn how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset from a St. Louis native who now teaches entrepreneurship in education. His book is worth buying.
https://www.sylvesterchisom.com/
Whatever it Takes
Learn how to be an entrepreneur now as a teenager and receive college credits. Scholarships available for students.
http://www.doingwit.org/
How do I Ask A Teacher for A Recommendation?
thebestschools.org/resources/getting-letters-recommendation/
How do I Find and Apply for Scholarships?
Historically Black College Scholarships
www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/hbcu-scholarships/
OnLineMBA
https://www.onlinemba.com/resources/financial-aid-minority-students/
Chamber of Commerce
https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/best-college-scholarships
QuestBridge/National College Match
https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match
One Class: Top Scholarships
loneclass.com/blog/about-oneclass/149111-top-us-college-scholarships-for-2019.en.html
Federal Student Aid
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships
Careeronestop
See database of scholarships, explore job training opportunities, look for jobs, find resources on interviewing & career support.
http://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
Catalogue of College Scholarships
Catalogue of Supports for Students with Mental Health Needs
lendedu.com/blog/mental-health-scholarships/
https://lendedu.com/blog/category/scholarships/
https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships/
NursingExams.Org
Once you have located the colleges of your choice, talk to their financial aid departments (Student Financial Services, Financial Aid + Scholarship).
https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/2823
https://urbanawarenessusa.org/youth-poverty-grant/
What do admission officers and deans have to say about the admissions process?
What Programs are Universities Offering Students to Ensure We Have the Skills Needed for College?
APPLY NOW FOR THE BRIDGE SUMMER ACADEMY! Applications are still being accepted for the University of Missouri – St. Louis Bridge Summer Academy Program. The Summer Academy will be held Monday through Fridays daily for students currently enrolled in grades 9 and 10. The Summer Academy offers academic enrichment courses in mathematics, science, written and oral communication, career research, personal and professional development, college planning and ACT preparation. They invite all students who meet the admissions requirements to submit an application! While your student may not be eligible for the Summer Academy, it is UMSL's hope that you will share the information for the UMSL Bridge Program’s Summer Academy with any individuals who you believe would benefit from this college preparation program. If you or someone you know is interested, the application is available at their website www.umsl.edu/precollegiate or you may follow the link to applyhttps://apps.umsl.edu/webapps/ITS/bridge/bridge_application.cfm. For any additional questions, please contact them at 314.516.5196.
Washington University
College Prep Program: Summer
College prep program for 9thgraders
https://collegeprep.wustl.edu/program/
Washington University Sam Fox School of Design (they offer scholarships--worth applying)
https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/summer-programs
Washington University Summer School Opportunities for Middle and High School Youth (look for their scholarships)
https://summerschool.wustl.edu/browse
UMSL Gateway Writing Project High School Youth Summer Programming and Internships
www.onecitystories.org
St. Louis University
Allsup Entrepreneurship Academy
Available every summer - scholarships available as well
Angels in the Outfield (Teen Business Pitch)
http://business.slu.edu/centers-of-distinction/center-for-entrepreneurship/programs-events/high-school-programs/angels-in-the-outfield
Entrepreneur’s Club
https://sluentreclub.com/#main
Billiken Valley
https://sluentreclub.com/engage/
Whatever it Takes
Learn how to be an entrepreneur now as a teenager and receive college credits. Scholarships available for students.
http://www.doingwit.org/
Asian American Journalists Association
Summer camps in broadcasting, deadline March 31.
www.aaja.org/jcamp2019
What Programs and Organizations Prepare Students for College or Support Us in College?
Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Programs
https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-usa/home
“Our programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. Students put these lessons into action and learn the value of contributing to their communities.”
JAG: Jobs for American Graduates
Learn how to plug into high powered company training that guarantees you an interview when you graduate
“Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a state-based national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing dropouts among young people who are most at-risk. In more than three decades of operation, JAG has delivered consistent, compelling results – helping nearly three-quarters of a million young people stay in school through graduation, pursue postsecondary education and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career advancement opportunities.”
http://www.jag.org/
College Board
A whole host of resources for finding the right college for you, for funding college, for getting in, and more.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/how-find-your-college-fit
St. Louis Graduates
http://www.stlouisgraduates.org/students-families/college-access-programs
Upward Bound & Trio & Equal Opportunity Programs
Look on any college website for these programs
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html
The Teens Make History (TMH) Academy is an eight-week workshop that will give teens a behind-the-scenes look at the world of museums. They’ll meet professional staff from a variety of departments, conduct weekly challenges, and complete a capstone project with teammates. Afterwards, they’ll receive a $150 stipend and be eligible to apply for a paid apprenticeship in exhibits or museum theatre—a job they can keep until graduation!
https://mohistory.org/learn/teen-programs/teens-make-history-academy/
How do St. Louis Public Schools Help Me Find a Career?
St. Louis Public Schools
College & Technical Education
https://www.slps.org/Page/603
https://www.slps.org/cms/lib/MO01001157/Centricity/Domain/31/Career%20and%20Technical%20Education%20Teacher%20Manual%202016-2017%208.1.16.pdf
St. Louis Public Schools Dual Credit Program
Receive your Associates while completing high school for free or earn college credit while pursuing an Associate’s degree at a community college.
How do I Secure Financial Assistance for College?
College & Career Readiness Resource Central
FAFSA Timeline for Receiving Financial Assistance
http://www.moccrresourcecentral.com/financial-assistance
Missouri Department of Higher Education
More help with FAFSA application for Financial Assistance
http://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/fafsafrenzyforstudents.php
U.S. News Break Down of Pros/Cons and Available Services for Private Student Loans and Student Loan Consolidation
Bankrate Advice on What Federal and Private Student Loans Entail
Best student loans for bad credit or no credit: May 2021
www.bankrate.com/loans/student-loans/bad-credit-loans/#federal
What Careers Are Available in Missouri?
Career Paths & Career Clusters
https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/MO_Career_Clusters_poster_17x22-Web.pdf
St. Louis Region Top 50 Careers
https://www.missourieconomy.org/pdfs/2016_stlouis.pdf
Missouri Economic Research & Information Center
Get the lay of the land of the entire business terrain in Missouri
https://www.missourieconomy.org/industry/index.stm
How Can I Research the Kinds of Supports for Students that Work Best?
Pathways to College
Are you a reader/researcher?
Get the lay of the land from researcher studies about what it takes to be a success
http://www.pathwaylibrary.org/ListTopics.aspx
Several Missouri Colleges and Universities
Fontbonne University
https://www.fontbonne.edu
Washington University
https://wustl.edu
Webster University
http://www.webster.edu/about/
Southeast Missouri State
http://www.semo.edu/
Northwest Missouri State
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/
Truman State
http://www.truman.edu/
Mizzou
http://missouri.edu/
Scholarships
https://admissions.missouri.edu/scholarships/
UMSL
http://www.umsl.edu/
Bridge (program ensuring success of students with financial hurdles)
http://www.umsl.edu/precollegiate/About%20Us/index.html
Financial Literacy resources + database to all scholarships
http://www.umsl.edu/services/finaid/Financial_Literacy/index.html
Other College & Career Resources
Deb Gaut personal & professional coach career guidance in 2 guides
debgaut.life/morph-pivot-launch/
Online Degrees in Counseling
https://onlinecounselingprograms.com
College Finance Glossary: Students & Parents
www.fiscaltiger.com/student-finance-glossary/
Career Paths for History Majors
https://online.maryville.edu/online-bachelors-degrees/history/careers/
Accounting Careers
https://www.accountingdegreetoday.com/careers/
Kickstart Your Career with a Journalism Degree: AffordableCollegesOnline.org
Earn a Bachelors in Journalism
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/journalism-schools/
Master’s Degrees and Journalism
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/best-online-masters-in-journalism-programs/
Careers for Communications Majors
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/careers-for-communications-majors/
How to Attend University and Study in UK: Seven Seas Worldwide
https://www.sevenseasworldwide.com/complete-guide-for-international-students/#covid
How do I Prepare for Funding College Now?
Research Schools that are Need Blind and Provide Grants not Loans
Dartmouth College has eliminated student loans and is now providing full funding for students in families that make under $125,000
Companies that Hire Teens
https://capitaloneshopping.com/blog/jobs-for-teens
Saving for College
https://blog.mint.com/saving/how-to-save-for-college/
How to Attend College for Free
www.bankrate.com/loans/student-loans/ways-to-attend-college-for-free/
Missouri Comprehensive Fee Survey for 2 and 4-year colleges
http://dhe.mo.gov/data/documents/FY2017_Summary_final.pdf
Missouri Department of Higher Education
http://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/studentloans/financialliteracy.php
Missouri Department of Higher Education: Support for Homeless Youth
http://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/homelessyouth.php
Mapping Your Future
Follow these checklists to ensure you are investing in all the right steps to save money and build your skill set, qualify for scholarships, and pay for college
https://mappingyourfuture.org/Resources/
MOST: Missouri 529 College Savings Plan
https://www.missourimost.org/home/college-savings-articles/mo-content-sec-col0/how-are-they-paying-for-college.html
MOST: Overview of Funding Sources for College
https://www.missourimost.org/home/college-savings-articles/mo-content-sec-col0/how-are-they-paying-for-college.html
MOST: Cost of College
https://www.missourimost.org/home/basics-of-529s/cost-of-college.html
Fiscal Tiger
Glossary of Financial Resources, Finance Terms, Support for Repairing Credit Debt, & More
https://www.fiscaltiger.com/student-finance-glossary/
University of North Dakota Guide for Helping College Students Overcome College Debt
onlinedegrees.und.edu/master-of-accountancy/ultimate-guide-for-helping-college-students-overcome-student-debt/
U.S. News Break Down of Pros/Cons and Available Services for Private Student Loans and Student Loan Consolidation
- https://loans.usnews.com/student-loans
- https://loans.usnews.com/student-loans-consolidation-refinancing
- https://creditcards.usnews.com/student
https://loans.usnews.com/student-loans-without-co-signer
lendedu.com Parent Student Loans
https://lendedu.com/blog/student-loan-options-for-parents/
Companies who help with scholarships and tuitions
https://wikibuy.com/blog/companies-with-tuition-reimbursement-1d0ba077004c
Learning about credit cards
www.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/keep-or-replace-student-credit-cards-1279-2/
How do I Put a Resume Together?
- https://www.resumebuilder.com/high-school-resume-examples/
- https://www.resumebuilder.com/create-a-resume/
How do I find Historically Black Universities (HBCU)?
Here is a list of 25 historically black colleges
Best Colleges
https://www.bestcolleges.com/features/top-historically-black-colleges/
Here is a list of scholarships you can find to attend Historically Black Colleges
Best Colleges
https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/hbcu/scholarships-and-grants/
How do I Establish My Own Market & Create & Pursue Employment For Myself Now?
Summer Programs/Jobs/Internships Available for Youth
Story Stitchers (summer jobs)
application.stlouisyouthjobs.org
Washington University Sam Fox School of Design (they offer scholarships--worth applying)
https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/summer-programs
Washington University Summer School Opportunities for Middle and High School Youth (look for their scholarships)
https://summerschool.wustl.edu/browse
Creative Reaction Lab Summer Programming
https://www.creativereactionlab.com/programs
UMSL Gateway Writing Project High School Youth Summer Programming and Internships
www.onecitystories.org
NGA Construction Jobs, call (314) 676-9418
http://www.stlamerican.com/news/local_news/next-nga-west-to-host-job-training-fair-on-may/article_d7022986-6940-11e9-98bb-www.stlamerican.com/news/local_news/next-nga-west-to-host-job-training-fair-on-may/article_d7022986-6940-11e9-98bb-7b6bc62f1d39.html
Branding Yourself On-Line
https://www.missourieconomy.org/pdfs/2016_stlouis.pdf
Sylvester Chisom
Learn how to develop an entrepreneurial mindset from a St. Louis native who now teaches entrepreneurship in education. His book is worth buying.
https://www.sylvesterchisom.com/
Whatever it Takes
Learn how to be an entrepreneur now as a teenager and receive college credits. Scholarships available for students.
http://www.doingwit.org/
How do I Ask A Teacher for A Recommendation?
thebestschools.org/resources/getting-letters-recommendation/
How do I Find and Apply for Scholarships?
Historically Black College Scholarships
www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/hbcu-scholarships/
OnLineMBA
https://www.onlinemba.com/resources/financial-aid-minority-students/
Chamber of Commerce
https://www.chamberofcommerce.org/best-college-scholarships
QuestBridge/National College Match
https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match
One Class: Top Scholarships
loneclass.com/blog/about-oneclass/149111-top-us-college-scholarships-for-2019.en.html
Federal Student Aid
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types/grants-scholarships/finding-scholarships
Careeronestop
See database of scholarships, explore job training opportunities, look for jobs, find resources on interviewing & career support.
http://www.careeronestop.org/toolkit/training/find-scholarships.aspx
Catalogue of College Scholarships
Catalogue of Supports for Students with Mental Health Needs
lendedu.com/blog/mental-health-scholarships/
https://lendedu.com/blog/category/scholarships/
https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarships/
NursingExams.Org
- https://nursingexams.org/nursing-scholarship/#0704
- https://nursingexams.org/nursing-school-scholarship-underrepresented-student/#0704
Once you have located the colleges of your choice, talk to their financial aid departments (Student Financial Services, Financial Aid + Scholarship).
- Find out what scholarships they have available.
- Look for university Centers for Diversity & Inclusion. Usually there are scholarships for students of color.
- Ask about scholarships from academic departments at universities or community colleges.
- Ask about transfer scholarships if you are transferring in from a community college.
- Ask about Equal Opportunity Programs that give students a full ride if they go into certain fields when they graduate.
- Research scholarships and talk to local organizations and companies.
- The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis https://www.sfstl.org/financial-aid/student-loans-grants
- Urban League: https://www.ulstl.com/scholarships.html
- St. Louis Graduates: Scholarship Central: http://www.stlouisgraduates.org/
https://stlouisgraduates.academicworks.com/opportunities/2823
- Premium Nursing Scholarships for Underrepresented Groups: https://www.premiernursingacademy.org/resources/bipoc-marginalized-student-scholarships
- Certified Nursing Assistant training program?
· https://cnafreetraining.com/about-us/cna-free-training-scholarship/
· https://cnaclassesnearme.com/cna-scholarship/
The amount awarded for both scholarships is $500. The deadline to apply for the CNA Free Training scholarship is April 2 and the CNA Classes Near Me scholarship is on August 21. A little information about both of my websites:
"CNA Free Training" provides free training materials for those preparing to take the CNA exam, which is a requirement in order to become a licensed CNA. We have free practice tests for each section of the CNA exam, as well as supplemental training materials that can be used while taking CNA classes – all of which are free.
"CNA Classes Near Me" helps those interested in becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) find training programs. Many of these programs are free as they are funded by the U.S. Department of Labor or state equivalent agencies. Our site has state by state pages that list out all training locations in a given state as well as their contact information. - SLPS: https://www.slps.org/Page/839
- Target: http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/companies/target.htm
- Churches, Temples, Synagogues
- UNCF: https://scholarships.uncf.org/Program/Search
- Black Caucus: http://www.cbcfinc.org/scholarships/
- Missouri Legislative Black Caucus: http://mlbcf.org/scholarships/
- NAACP: http://www.naacp.org/naacp-scholarships/
- NAACP Legal Defense Fund: http://www.naacpldf.org/scholarships
- Black Excel (list of scholarships): http://www.blackexcel.org/200-Scholarships.html
- USA Scholarships.com: http://usascholarships.com/naacp-scholarship/
- Missouri Student Financial Aid: http://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/documents/Missouristudentfinancialaid.pdf
- Missouri Department of Higher Education http://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/grants/scholarshipsearchtips.php
- Urban Awareness USA
- Greater St. Louis Chapter CSI Scholarship Committee - Due June 1, 2020 [email protected] or call 636.447.1357 https://stlouiscsi.starchapter.com/images/downloads/Scholarship/stl_csi_scholarship_application_2020_final.pdf
https://urbanawarenessusa.org/youth-poverty-grant/
- Black Scholarships
- Regions
- Her Lead
- Missouri Insurance Education Foundation (for high school and college students pursuing insurance industry careers)
- The Tabernacle Church (click on Valuable Scholarship icon to download application)
- Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
- Better Business Bureau Serving Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois Student of Ethics Award Program: scholarships for students who demonstrate leadership, community service, overall personal integrity and academic history. Students should apply in their junior year of high school; the awards will be presented to students in their senior year of high school. Applications are currently open to high school juniors who will be graduating in Spring of 2020.
- Read scholarship databases. Apply for everything. Every $500.00 counts. Sometimes no one else applies, and they will give the scholarship to you.
- Fast Web: https://www.fastweb.com/
- Go to the library and check out their scholarship databases.
- Ava's Grace Scholarship Program
- http://avasgrace.org
- Finimpact
- https://www.finimpact.com/scholarships-for-entrepreneurs/
- Top 21 Scholarships for US Entrepreneurs 2021 (Applying tips & Statistics)
- CSI & Criminal Justice Scholarships
What do admission officers and deans have to say about the admissions process?
What Programs are Universities Offering Students to Ensure We Have the Skills Needed for College?
APPLY NOW FOR THE BRIDGE SUMMER ACADEMY! Applications are still being accepted for the University of Missouri – St. Louis Bridge Summer Academy Program. The Summer Academy will be held Monday through Fridays daily for students currently enrolled in grades 9 and 10. The Summer Academy offers academic enrichment courses in mathematics, science, written and oral communication, career research, personal and professional development, college planning and ACT preparation. They invite all students who meet the admissions requirements to submit an application! While your student may not be eligible for the Summer Academy, it is UMSL's hope that you will share the information for the UMSL Bridge Program’s Summer Academy with any individuals who you believe would benefit from this college preparation program. If you or someone you know is interested, the application is available at their website www.umsl.edu/precollegiate or you may follow the link to applyhttps://apps.umsl.edu/webapps/ITS/bridge/bridge_application.cfm. For any additional questions, please contact them at 314.516.5196.
Washington University
College Prep Program: Summer
College prep program for 9thgraders
https://collegeprep.wustl.edu/program/
Washington University Sam Fox School of Design (they offer scholarships--worth applying)
https://samfoxschool.wustl.edu/summer-programs
Washington University Summer School Opportunities for Middle and High School Youth (look for their scholarships)
https://summerschool.wustl.edu/browse
UMSL Gateway Writing Project High School Youth Summer Programming and Internships
www.onecitystories.org
St. Louis University
Allsup Entrepreneurship Academy
Available every summer - scholarships available as well
Angels in the Outfield (Teen Business Pitch)
http://business.slu.edu/centers-of-distinction/center-for-entrepreneurship/programs-events/high-school-programs/angels-in-the-outfield
Entrepreneur’s Club
https://sluentreclub.com/#main
Billiken Valley
https://sluentreclub.com/engage/
Whatever it Takes
Learn how to be an entrepreneur now as a teenager and receive college credits. Scholarships available for students.
http://www.doingwit.org/
Asian American Journalists Association
Summer camps in broadcasting, deadline March 31.
www.aaja.org/jcamp2019
What Programs and Organizations Prepare Students for College or Support Us in College?
Junior Achievement Entrepreneurship Programs
https://www.juniorachievement.org/web/ja-usa/home
“Our programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. Students put these lessons into action and learn the value of contributing to their communities.”
JAG: Jobs for American Graduates
Learn how to plug into high powered company training that guarantees you an interview when you graduate
“Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG) is a state-based national non-profit organization dedicated to preventing dropouts among young people who are most at-risk. In more than three decades of operation, JAG has delivered consistent, compelling results – helping nearly three-quarters of a million young people stay in school through graduation, pursue postsecondary education and secure quality entry-level jobs leading to career advancement opportunities.”
http://www.jag.org/
College Board
A whole host of resources for finding the right college for you, for funding college, for getting in, and more.
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges/how-find-your-college-fit
St. Louis Graduates
http://www.stlouisgraduates.org/students-families/college-access-programs
Upward Bound & Trio & Equal Opportunity Programs
Look on any college website for these programs
https://www2.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html
The Teens Make History (TMH) Academy is an eight-week workshop that will give teens a behind-the-scenes look at the world of museums. They’ll meet professional staff from a variety of departments, conduct weekly challenges, and complete a capstone project with teammates. Afterwards, they’ll receive a $150 stipend and be eligible to apply for a paid apprenticeship in exhibits or museum theatre—a job they can keep until graduation!
https://mohistory.org/learn/teen-programs/teens-make-history-academy/
How do St. Louis Public Schools Help Me Find a Career?
St. Louis Public Schools
College & Technical Education
https://www.slps.org/Page/603
https://www.slps.org/cms/lib/MO01001157/Centricity/Domain/31/Career%20and%20Technical%20Education%20Teacher%20Manual%202016-2017%208.1.16.pdf
St. Louis Public Schools Dual Credit Program
Receive your Associates while completing high school for free or earn college credit while pursuing an Associate’s degree at a community college.
- St. Louis Community College
- Mizzou
- SLU
- Webster College
- Northeast Missouri State
- Southeast Missouri State
- SIUE
How do I Secure Financial Assistance for College?
College & Career Readiness Resource Central
FAFSA Timeline for Receiving Financial Assistance
http://www.moccrresourcecentral.com/financial-assistance
Missouri Department of Higher Education
More help with FAFSA application for Financial Assistance
http://dhe.mo.gov/ppc/fafsafrenzyforstudents.php
U.S. News Break Down of Pros/Cons and Available Services for Private Student Loans and Student Loan Consolidation
- https://loans.usnews.com/student-loans
- https://loans.usnews.com/student-loans-consolidation-refinancing
Bankrate Advice on What Federal and Private Student Loans Entail
Best student loans for bad credit or no credit: May 2021
www.bankrate.com/loans/student-loans/bad-credit-loans/#federal
What Careers Are Available in Missouri?
Career Paths & Career Clusters
https://dese.mo.gov/sites/default/files/MO_Career_Clusters_poster_17x22-Web.pdf
St. Louis Region Top 50 Careers
https://www.missourieconomy.org/pdfs/2016_stlouis.pdf
Missouri Economic Research & Information Center
Get the lay of the land of the entire business terrain in Missouri
https://www.missourieconomy.org/industry/index.stm
How Can I Research the Kinds of Supports for Students that Work Best?
Pathways to College
Are you a reader/researcher?
Get the lay of the land from researcher studies about what it takes to be a success
http://www.pathwaylibrary.org/ListTopics.aspx
Several Missouri Colleges and Universities
Fontbonne University
https://www.fontbonne.edu
Washington University
https://wustl.edu
Webster University
http://www.webster.edu/about/
Southeast Missouri State
http://www.semo.edu/
Northwest Missouri State
http://www.nwmissouri.edu/
Truman State
http://www.truman.edu/
Mizzou
http://missouri.edu/
Scholarships
https://admissions.missouri.edu/scholarships/
UMSL
http://www.umsl.edu/
Bridge (program ensuring success of students with financial hurdles)
http://www.umsl.edu/precollegiate/About%20Us/index.html
Financial Literacy resources + database to all scholarships
http://www.umsl.edu/services/finaid/Financial_Literacy/index.html
Other College & Career Resources
Deb Gaut personal & professional coach career guidance in 2 guides
debgaut.life/morph-pivot-launch/
Online Degrees in Counseling
https://onlinecounselingprograms.com
College Finance Glossary: Students & Parents
www.fiscaltiger.com/student-finance-glossary/
Career Paths for History Majors
https://online.maryville.edu/online-bachelors-degrees/history/careers/
Accounting Careers
https://www.accountingdegreetoday.com/careers/
Kickstart Your Career with a Journalism Degree: AffordableCollegesOnline.org
Earn a Bachelors in Journalism
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/journalism-schools/
Master’s Degrees and Journalism
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/degrees/best-online-masters-in-journalism-programs/
Careers for Communications Majors
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/careers-for-communications-majors/
How to Attend University and Study in UK: Seven Seas Worldwide
https://www.sevenseasworldwide.com/complete-guide-for-international-students/#covid
GRADUATING SENIORS 2021 JOB & COMPUTER OPPORTUNITY SUPPORT
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Digital Strike - Marketing Agency
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Digital Strike is awarding 20 scholarships for Google Career Certificates specifically for Urban Youth. These are fully paid for scholarships that award students with a 6 month Google training program that certifies them for professional careers in IT, Data Analytics, Project Management, UX Design, and/or Android Development.
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SPRING AND SUMMER 2021 Virtual Resources for Parents and Youth
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Consuming Kinetics Dance Company
Kids Dance and Art Camp https://www.ckdc.org/kidsdanceandartcamp Scholarships for camp approved here. 
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YMCA Summer Camps and April Programs
WOW!A SUMMARY OF 2021 SUMMER VIRTUAL CAMP OFFERINGS
https://wowsciencecamp.org Varsity Tutors |
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Virtual School Day: Nearly 200 free, live K-12 classes available all day long intended to help parents fill their children’s day with enriched learning. Some popular classes are "Intro to Spanish for Kids", “Coolest Women in History”, “Java Programming Basics”, and “The Story of Your Favorite Fairy Tales”. We have received exceptional ratings from thousands of parents and students.
Virtual Summer Camps: Free half-day summer camps are a week long, with enrichment-based classes in subjects like foreign languages, chess, theater, coding, Minecraft, how to be a detective, photography and more. These live, interactive camps will be taught by expert instructors vetted through Varsity Tutors' platform. We already have 300+ camps scheduled for the summer and 2,000 families per day signing up.
Adaptive Diagnostic Assessments: Measure a student’s proficiency and identify strengths and weaknesses in hundreds of subjects. Get an effective learning plan along with free tools to improve.
Varsity Learning Tools: More than 250,000 free practice problems in over 200 subjects. Also available as mobile applications.
Virtual Summer Camps: Free half-day summer camps are a week long, with enrichment-based classes in subjects like foreign languages, chess, theater, coding, Minecraft, how to be a detective, photography and more. These live, interactive camps will be taught by expert instructors vetted through Varsity Tutors' platform. We already have 300+ camps scheduled for the summer and 2,000 families per day signing up.
Adaptive Diagnostic Assessments: Measure a student’s proficiency and identify strengths and weaknesses in hundreds of subjects. Get an effective learning plan along with free tools to improve.
Varsity Learning Tools: More than 250,000 free practice problems in over 200 subjects. Also available as mobile applications.