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Maryland Public Education

Local Private and Parochial Schools

College Education
  • College Link
    We're your College Connection. Search by state or school, scholarships, essay writing, even what to expect in the interview. Registration is required but absolutely free.
  • CollegeBound Network
    Since 1987, The CollegeBound Network has worked in partnership with America's colleges/universities, Fortune 1000 companies, military branches, and leading educational companies to help students achieve their academic and lifestyle goals.
  • EdRef College Search Directory
    EdRef.com is a free online college directory providing information on more than 7,000 US colleges and trade schools.
  • The Collegiate Websource
    We're your Collegiate Websource. Begin your college search with an online two-year planner, then search by major, region of the country or world!
  • CollegeNet
    Contains over 1,500 customized internet admissions applications built for college and university programs as well as a Standout Profile to let recruiters know more about you.
  • Collegeboard.com
    Your inside Source for connecting students to college opportunity and success.
  • American Universities
    If searching for a specific American univeristy, check out this comprehensive listing.
  • U.S.Medical Schools
    Alphabetical listing of medical schools in the United States.

Private Independent Colleges

Two-year and community colleges

Career Colleges/Vocational

  • Search for Career Colleges
    Searching for an art school, graphic design, business, culinary, technical, etc.? Well, start your search here!
  • Discover Nursing
    Discover Nursing is a comprehensive site for anyone interested in a nursing career.
  • Technical Schools Directory
    Find a School. Get an Education. Enjoy a Better Life! Medical training, computer training, business & accounting, culinary, etc.
  • Vocational and Technical Schools
    A guide to vocational, technical, and online schools, job outlook, educational resources, and financial aid.
  • Career Education
    Welcome to Career Education: Start a Career Change in Your Life.

Minority Institutions

Distance Learning

  • Maryland Online
    Maryland Online - Your Link to Lifelong Learning. Maryland colleges and universities offering courses, certificates, and degree programs online.
  • Peterson's Distance Learning
    The most comprehensive and heavily traveled education resource on the web.
  • Distance Learning Resource Network
    Distance Learning Resource Network is a comprehensive site produced by the U.S. Department of Education Star Schools Program. The Star Schools Program is one of the largest and most successful public and private partnerships for delivering distance education in the United States and around the world.
  • Courses on the Internet
    The CISAER catalogue of web courses aims to provide a comprehensive annotated web-catalogue with links to institutions that provide Internet courses with some use of the web. The catalogue links to United States distance learning programs.
  • Distance Education Clearinghouse
    Distance Education Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse is managed and maintained by the University of Wisconsin-Extension, in cooperation with its partners and other University of Wisconsin institutions. This is a comprehensive and widely recognized Web site bringing together distance education information from Wisconsin, national, and international sources.

Study Abroad

  • Study Abroad Programs by County
    Studyabroad.com let's you search right away by country, semester, language, subject, adult programs, teaching programs, and more. Created, in 1995, by Educational Directories Unlimited, this site is comprehensive in scope and the first stop in your search.
  • General Education Online - Higher Education Worldwide
    Welcome to General Education Online v2.2, a free and open resource database of links to higher education facilities worldwide for researches, students and others, hosted and sponsored by Simple End User Linux. To find the school your looking for, search by country in this alphabetical listing.
  • Peterson's Study Abroad
    Peterson's is the most comprehensive and heavily traveled education resource on the Internet.

Miscellaneous

  • Student Gateway to the U.S. Government
    Student Gateway has a mission -- to give college students, college-bound students, and their families easy access to the information and services they need from the U.S. Government and selected non-government web sites. Students.gov is a cooperative effort between federal agencies, students, and other parts of the higher education community, under the leadership of the U.S. Department of Education.
  • Literacy Council of Prince George's County
    Literacy Council of Prince George's County.

Financial Aid

  • Maryland Prepaid College Trust
    The mission of this organization is to provide a simple, convenient way for Maryland and District of Columbia families to save in advance for college and reduce future reliance on loans.
  • The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
    FinAid was established in the fall of 1994 as a public service. This award-winning site has grown into the most comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web. Access to FinAid is free for all users and there is no charge to link to the site.
  • College is Possible
    A resource guide for parents, students, and educational professionals. The Coalition of America's Colleges and Universities has developed resources to help parents and students who are looking for answers. This website, is a "one-stop-shop" with links and information on books, websites, and brochures recommended by admissions and financial aid professionals.
  • Federal Student Aid
    The official Federal Student Aid web site established by the U.S. Department of Education. Prepare, apply (using the FAFSA form), and fund your education online through this portal. Forms and publications can be downloaded.
  • National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
    The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is an association of 3,000 colleges, universities, career schools, and others with an interest in the effective administration of student financial aid. The Association does not provide financial aid to students; however, with this Web Site NASFAA provides information on the financial aid process and directs you to some of the more important and helpful financial aid guidance on the Web.
  • WiredScholar - The planning for College Destination
    This is the Web's premiere destination for getting a head start on preparing for the world of continuing education. You'll find pointers on the entire "Go-to-College" process from preparation to getting loans. Wiredscholar also has interactive tools that enable you to analyze the affordability of schools and compare financial aid award letters. Sallie Mae brings this wealth of information and functionality to you… when you need it, when you want it.
  • College Athletic Scholarships
    Good place to start if you are interested in athletic scholarships and/or information on intercollegiate athletics with links to other good websites with more helpful infomation.
  • College Toolkit
    College Tookit provides an extensive database of scholarship opportunities for students to search, and and are currently helping scholarship-granting organizations to move their applications online.
  • Student Finance Domain
    Reference Center for college finance solutions. Provides information on Money Management and Paying for College.

Tests

  • SAT Success
    Get Organized.... Get Prepared.... and Develop the Skills needed for SAT Success!
    In cooperation with the Prince George's County School System, The Prince George's County Memorial Library System has prepared this list of resources for YOU, the students - and your parents - to help YOU get organized, get prepared and develop the skills needed for SAT success!
  • LearnATest
    Practice online for the ACT, SAT, GED, ASVAB, Firefighter, Police Officer, Paramedic, EMT Basic, US Citizenship, Postal Worker, and more! (Remote access.)

 

 



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