Financial Aid: Some Needed – Academic Record: Below Average – Path: Workforce
Use the resources in the links below to get information for making a plan. Complete the Aspiration Plan form after exploring the information.
Click the links below to get information finances. You may decide you want to earn a certificate for work. You should complete FAFSA.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| What is a living wage? | Living wage calculator |
| FAFSA | Application for federal aids and student loans |
| What you need for FAFSA | What you need before you get started on FAFSA |
| Financial Literacy Resources | Government website for Financial Literacy curriculum and resources |
| CareerOneStop | Scholarship finder sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor |
| Cappex | Create an account to get a personalized list of scholarships. |
| College Greenlight | Resources for low-income and historically underrepresented students. |
| Student Scholarship Search | This site uses your grade, GPA, state, gender, and ethnic background to match you to scholarships. |
| Fastweb | Find scholarships specific to your needs. |
| Going Merry | Find and apply to scholarships in one place by creating an account to this website. |
| Scholarship America | Another free site to search for scholarships. |
| Scholarships | Free search for over 3.7 million scholarships and grants. |
| Unigo | Create a free scholarship profile to find scholarships that you may be eligible for. |
| Global Scholarhips | A scholarship search engine dedicated to supporting international students' academic dreams through scholarship opportunities. |
Some jobs test for skills. If you have not taken ACT/SAT yet, these will provide good practice in math and English.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| What is covered on ACT | Math topics covered on ACT for each score range |
| Khan Academy | Math Practice |
| Math Practice | Pretty good math practice |
Click the links to explore information about different careers. Consider getting a certificate.
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Skills Matcher | Match your skills to careers. |
| ONET Skill Matcher | Onet Skills Match |
| Career Info | Research careers |
| Overview of Employment and Wages | Stats on jobs and wages |
| Fastest Growing Careers | Explore fastest growing careers. |
| Fastest Growing Industries | Explore fastest growing industries |
| STEM Careers | Explore STEM career options |
| Vanderbilt Opportunity | Vanderbilt has good financial aid for students who need it. |
| Search NC Tower for certifications | Certifications offered at NC Community Colleges |