• Check out the guide for Parents of First- Generation College Student , if your son/daughter is a first generation college bound student or your family meets financial need, the student may qualify for assistance with college preparation through the Education Talent Search .
• Money is always a big concern once your son/daughter is ready to pursue a postsecondary education. You may contact the (NASDAA) National Association for Student Financial Aid Administrators . They offer a wonderful explanation of FAFSA.

Scholarship Search Links

• Absolutely Scholarship
• The College Board
• CollegeNet
• FastWeb
• Sallie Mae
• The Scholarship Page
• College is Possible
• Review College
• College Recruiter  
• The John Randolph Foundation

Websites for Career and Technical Education

• Association for Career and Technical Education
• Get Career Skills
• Adventure in Education
• The National Career Development Association

Useful Virginia  College & University Websites:

• Christopher Newport University
• College of William and Mary
• George Mason University
• James Madison University
• Longwood University
• Mary Washington College
• Norfolk State University
• Old Dominion University
• Radford University
• University of Virginia
• University of Virginia's College at Wise
• Virginia Commonwealth University
• Virginia Military Institute
• Virginia State University
• Virginia Tech

Please assist your son/daughter with career planning. These are more sites you may visit for assistance.

• ACT Assessment Information
• ACT Parent Information
• America's Career Resource Network
• No Child Left Behind
• US Department of Education

Useful Virginia  Community College Websites:

• Central Virginia Community College
• Danville Community College  
• Eastern Shore Community College
• J Sergeant Reynolds Community College
• John Tyler Community College
• Richard Bland
• Stratford University
• University of Management Technology, Inc .
• University of Northern Virginia
• Potomac College

Watch Out for Scholarship Scams.

Þ Fees

Þ Credit card or bank account information

Þ Scholarship guarantee

Þ No work involved

Þ No contact information

Þ Unsolicited scholarships

Þ Pressure tactics

Þ Claims of exclusive scholarships

Þ Sponsor goes out of their way to sound official

Þ Your questions aren't answered directly.

If you suspect a scam report it to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC )