www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, ensures that all eligible individuals can benefit from federally funded or federally guaranteed financial assistance for education beyond high school. We consistently champion the promise of postsecondary education to all Americans—and its value to our society. We partner with postsecondary schools, financial institutions and other participants in the Title IV student financial assistance programs to deliver services that help students and families who are paying for college.

Federal Pell Grant Program  The Federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain postbaccalaureate students to promote access to postsecondary education. Students may use their grants at any one of approximately 5,400 participating postsecondary institutions.

www.collegeboard.com  Here you will find best-known programs such as the SAT®, the PSAT/NMSQT®, and the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®).  Each year, the College Board serves seven million students and their parents, 23,000 high schools, and 3,500 colleges through major programs and services in college admissions, guidance, assessment, financial aid, enrollment, and teaching and learning.
 
 www.actstudent.org  Signing up online for the ACT is easier, faster, and the same cost as using the paper registration folder. With online registration, you can know immediately if your preferred test center has space for you to test and print your admission ticket.

http://www.­ncaaclearinghous­e.­org  All prospective student-athletes must complete the amateurism certification questionnaire.  A prospective student-athlete is someone who is looking to participate in intercollegiate athletics at an NCAA Division I or Division II institution in the future.

www.national-letter.org  The NCAA Eligibility Center manages the daily operations of the NLI program while the Collegiate Commissioners Association (CCA) provides governance oversight of the program. The NLI is a voluntary program with regard to both institutions and student-athletes. No prospective student-athlete or parent is required to sign the National Letter of Intent, and no institution is required to join the program. Started in 1964, the program now includes 610 Division I and II participating institutions.

www.­mycollegeoptions­.­com My College Options^® is an online college planning program that connects millions of high school students with colleges and universities.

www.march2success.com To get into a good college, you need to have strong standardized test scores. This free online test preparation site, sponsored by the US Army and developed by Kaplan and Educational Options, will help you prepare for the SAT and the ACT, and brush up on English and math skills.

www.asvabprogram.com Learn about yourself, explore careers, and plan for your future. Separate sections for parents and educators.

www.fitness.gov From The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, learn about health, physical activity, fitness and sports.

www.eatright.org The American Dietetic Association provides food and nutrition information for the whole family.

www.50millionpounds.com  Joining THE 50 MILLION POUND CHALLENGE means becoming part of something exciting, life-altering, historic, and tremendously beneficial! Not only for you, but to others in your family and community, as well as to future generations. It’s about taking the time to reach out and lock hands as we join forces to fight the very real risk that being overweight poses to ourselves, our families, and our community.


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