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The following list of web sites, books, and brochures was assembled from the recommendations of admissions and financial aid professionals, as well as other higher education officials.

 

TERI
Publisher: TERI
Address: www.teri.org
Description: Non-profit organization providing college access initiatives and sponsoring private loan programs nationwide.
   
Massachusetts Career Information System
Publisher: The Massachusetts Division of Career Services
Address: http://masscis.intocareers.org/
Description: State site that allows users to learn more about different types of careers and find schools that offer the best degree and/or training programs.
   
Mapping Your Future
Publisher: A coalition of state and private student loan guarantors
Address: www.mapping-your-future.org
Description: Free information and services for schools and for students and families as they consider college, financial aid, careers, and financial literacy options.
   
Common Application for Admission
Publisher: The Common Application
Address: http://www.commonapp.org
Description: Online undergraduate admissions application and information on the college admissions process.
   
Books and Brochures
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education
Address: Download from the web at: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/GettingReadyCollegeEarly/index.html
  En Espanol: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/GRFC_Span/grfcspan.html
Description: Getting Ready for College Early / Preparadnos a Tiempo para la Universidad
   
Preparing Your Child for College: A Resource Book for Parents
Publisher: U.S. Department of Education
Address: www.ed.gov/pubs/Prepare
Description: This very popular book is now available only online.
   
Developing Your Vision While Attending College
Publisher: American Indian College Fund and National Endowment for Financial Education
Address: Download in PDF format at http://www.collegefund.org/
Description: Four books are available: 'Making the Decision to Attend College,' 'Paying for a College  Education,' 'Managing Your Money,' and 'Choosing Your Path.'
   
Guide for Parents / Guia para los Padres
Publisher: National Association for College Admissions Counseling
Cost: Free
To Order: Call 703-836-2222 or write 1631 Prince Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-2818
   
Financing College
Publisher: Kiplinger Business Times
Cost: $15.00
To Order: Call 1-800-280-7165
   
Funding a College Education:
Finding the Right School for Your Child and the Right Fit for Your Budget
Publisher: Harvard Business School Publishing
Cost: $14.95
To Order: Call 1-800-545-7685

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