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Best Colleges offers a complete guide to understanding and completing the CSS (College Scholarship Service) Profile for college. If your school requires that you fill out this form, visit here for more details and to ensure you get the most out of your financial aid options.
College Resources for High School Students provided by USC Center for Enrollment Research, Policy and Practice
Compare colleges and universities by BigFuture. Use BigFuture's comparison tool to compare up to 3 colleges you're interested in based on location, campus life, cost, etc.
Khan Academy offers a college admissions unit where students can learn about 4-year colleges, the importance of college, access to college, listen to student stories, and more. Learn more.
Best College provides a guide for undocumented students to help them navigate and learn about the college options available to them.
DACA News and FAQs for Undocumented Students
Adventures in Education provides resources for students, parents, and families on getting ready for college, succeeding through college, managing your money, and more! Explore here.
College and financial aid resources for undocumented students
The College Guide for LGBTQ Students provides a variety of resources for students and parents including evaluating colleges, laws for LGBTQ students, and more

Updated summer workshops and events will be added starting May 2022.

Learn more about the scholarship programs offered by the Horatio Alger Association where students can find state scholarships, career & technical scholarships, targeted scholarships, and national scholarships. Click here to find a scholarship for you.
Learn more about the different types of scholarships, how student loans work, budgets, and more on this financial literacy page for students provided by Annuity.org
Get Schooled has provided a list of various college scholarship websites and opportunities, including financial aid for undocumented and DACA students. Explore here.
Search for a variety of scholarships, financial aid, and internship opportunities provided by CollegeBoard.
List of scholarship opportunities for undocumented students
MALDEF's scholarship resource guide
Browse a variety of scholarships with Scholarship America. Search by state and availability.
Search for scholarships by category on FinAid.
Scholarship search engine provided by Adventures in Education.
Search for scholarships and grants on UNIGO.
List of scholarships provided by First Gen Empowerment Project.
College Scholarships for LGBTQ Students
The Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities awards dozens of scholarships per year to undergraduate students enrolled at HACU-member institutions in select cities. Click here to learn more.

2022 Scholarships will be added starting May 2022.

Learn how your interests connect to different careers with CaliforniaColleges.edu online assessment.
Find your pathway and explore college majors and career options here.
Career Conversations Podcasts provided by the Los Angeles Public Library. Listen and learn about a variety of careers here.
CareerShip provides middle and high school students the opportunity to review, research, and learn more about different careers and find those based on their interests. Start here.
Zety provides a professional guide for creating your resume. Start by exploring these tips and view resume templates here.
As you begin exploring careers and applying to jobs, a cover letter will be essential. Review these tips on writing a cover letter, provided by Zety.

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Transition to College: A Guide for Students and Parents On The Road Ahead - English and Spanish
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Financial Literacy for Students