<<go back Useful Websites for Upward Bound Students and Parents Here are several websites you will find very helpful in your planning for colleges and careers. www.petersons.com - Details on every accredited college and a searchable database of scholarships are here. www.fastweb.com -This is the largest free scholarship search on the internet with over 275,000 awards listed in the database. http://lib.calhoun.edu/Lib/VRD/vrd.html  -The Calhoun Community College virtual reference desk offers access to almanacs, atlases, encyclopedias, dictionaries, and numerous other resources. www.bls.gov/oco  -This is the current version of the Occupational Outlook Handbook. You’ll find up to date information on hundreds of jobs and careers. www.mapping-your-future.org  -You’ll find college, career, and financial aid information for students and parents at this site. www.act.org - Information about upcoming ACT exams, a search engine for colleges, and a financial estimator are several features of the website for ACT. www.actstudent.org - This link provides helpful information about the ACT Assessment and great tools for college planning. There are also practice tests you may take to help with test preparation. Parents can also find useful data by checking out the main ACT website at www.act.org . www.fafsa.ed.gov - Seniors can now apply for college financial aid on the internet and typically receive results sooner. <<go back to main page