Transitioning to a 2- or 4-year college or a career is an exciting time, but is also filled with many questions. The resources listed below will provide answers to many of your questions no matter if you’re a high school student, recent high school graduate, first generation college student, or transfer student.
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College/University Scorecard
The College Scorecard is designed to increase transparency, putting the power in the hands of the public — from those choosing colleges to those improving college quality — to see how well different schools are serving their students.
College Navigator
Browse/search institutions of higher education to learn more about their enrollment, programs/majors, graduation rates and much more.
Community College Review
Browse, search and compare community colleges to make an informed enrollment decision.
College Greenlight
Connects first generation and underrepresented students colleges, scholarships, counselors and mentors.
TheBestColleges.org
Browse an online list of the best colleges that offer free tuition with assistance on how to apply.
Go on a Virtual Tour!
So you’ve researched some colleges/universities, now let’s take a look at them.
eCampusTours.com
Over 1,300 colleges/universities with 360° tours
YouVisit.com/Colleges
Take guided 360° virtual tours of colleges/universities
Enroll in College
The Common Application
More than 600 Colleges. One Application.
Common Black College Application
One Application to 50+ HBCUs (Historically Black Colleges and Universities). If you attend a high school in Mobile County, ask your counselor how to have the application fee waived.
2019 Alabama College Application Fee Waiver Schools
Apply to a select number of colleges/universities with no application fee.
Paying for College
Now the reality of it all is sinking in and one big questions looms…how will I pay for college? The following links will provide you with common ways to pay for college.
College Data: Your Online College Advisor
Provides a variety of sources to finance college education
Free Application for Federal Student Aid…FAFSA
Your source to federal grants, loans and work-study funds
College Application Fee Waivers
Search colleges that offer application fee waivers.
Get Educated: How to Fill Out the FAFSA
A Resource Guide to completing the FAFSA
Tuition Tracker
Interactive tool designed to help parents and students compare colleges using data that shows what schools will actually cost in the coming academic year.
Career Exploration
Not sure if college is the path for you, the resources below will guide you through career exploration
CareerOneStop
Your source for career exploration, training and jobs sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor
Best Beauty Schools for 2019
ConsumerAffairs’ listing of Best Beauty Schools
Alabama Career Planning System
Provides the tools you need for career exploration, training and portfolio building
AIDT
Quality job training for local industry
Southwest Alabama Partnership for Training and Employment
Access to local jobs and training
Alabama Career Center
Your source for finding jobs in Alabama
Degrees for Mental Health Professionals
A guide that outlines the different career paths one could follow in the behavioral health field, as well as the types of degrees and what one would earn.
ACT/SAT Prep
ACT Online Prep
College Board SAT Prep
Huntington Learning Center
Khan Academy SAT Prep
S.C.H.O.O.L.S. Program
Mobile is selected as on of 75 cities by Lumina Foundation to increase the U.S. post-secondary attainment rate to 60% by 2025…Goal 2025 and one of 22 designated as a Talent Hub.
75,000 Degrees is a regional goal for creating a stronger community and workforce pipeline through post-secondary pathways.
