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AIE — Discover and pursue educational opportunities through our nonprofit, public benefit program.

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Home — Begin exploring careers and learning how to achieve your goals for the future.
Explore Careers — Investigate career choices based on your talents and dreams.

Degrees — Understand how to prepare for the kind of career you want.
Get Involved — Spend time in clubs and charities now, and impress future colleges and employers.

Plan for College — Learn skills to help achieve your goals.

Get Organized — Organize your day, your materials, and your study time.
Schedule — Schedule your time like a pro with AIE's Schedule Planner.
Planner — Learn how to manage your time wisely.
Reading — Strengthen your reading skills and improve your test scores.
Homework — Complete homework assignments and improve your grades.
Grades — Record and keep track of each grade you receive.
Tests — Review our list of pre-test tips.
Middle School Courses — Challenge yourself now with classes that can help you in high school.
High School Courses — Think about high school courses and college credits.
Four Year Plan — Develop a plan that lists all the courses you need and want to take in high school.
Resources — Need help? Just ask for it.

Pay for College — Learn how to get college money and who provides it.

Save Your Pennies — Start saving money for college today.
The Great College Mystery — Watch our animation and get answers to your questions about money and college.

Home — Explore careers, plan for college, choose a college, apply to college, pay for college, and read tips for getting hired using AIE.
Explore Careers — Start thinking about your career goals.

Career Goals — Motivate yourself and have a good game plan for your career.
Careers and Degrees — Understand how to prepare for the kind of career you want.
Sample Career Plan — Develop a career plan based on our example.

Plan for College — Get ready for college, starting today.

Tests — Prepare for entrance exams — They're important, but tests are not the only criteria for college admissions.
Recommended Courses — Select courses based on the admission requirements of the schools you have chosen.
Scheduling — Schedule your time wisely as you prepare for college.
Course Planner — Use our template to plan for each year's courses.

Choose Your College — Find the school that's right for you.

Types of Colleges — Understand the similarities and differences between the certain types of schools.
Choosing a College — Think about what matters to you beyond the education you receive.
A Day in the Life of a College Student — Get real answers from college students about daily life on campus.

Bryan — Read the campus perspective from a computer science student from New York.
Vanessa — Learn about daily life on campus from a PR major from Fort Worth, Texas.
Robert — Get answers about daily life on campus from a finance and accounting major from Hong Kong, China.
Josh — Discover how a computer science major from New Braunfels, Texas views daily life on campus.
Michelle — Get the perspective of a journalism and communcations major from Zurich, Switzerland on campus life.
Sandra — Lean about campus life from a computer science major from Brentwood, California.
Adrianna — Get a real take on campus life from an applied sociology student from Byers, Texas.

Apply to College — Research the application process for each college you have chosen.

College Applications — Review our tips before completing a printed or electronic college application.
College Admissions — Supply accurate and complete information on your college admissions application.
The Admissions Process — Learn about the admissions process to improve your chances of getting into your school of choice,
Financial Aid Calendar — Stay on track with the college admissions process.

Pay for College — Find out how much money you'll need to pay for college.

Cost of Attendance — Don't let the cost stop you from pursuing a higher education.
College Payment Process — Request specific payment information directly from the school that you plan to attend.
Types of Aid — Learn about all the financial aid options available to help you pay for college.

Scholarships — Apply for scholarships — it's free money!
Grants — Research grant options that may be available to help you finance your education.
Loans — Borrow money if you have to — it will pay off in the end.
Federal Loans — Apply for college aid through the government.
Alternative Loans — If necessary, look into other loan options that can help you pay for college.
Work-Study — Earn money by working your way through college.

Applying for Financial Aid — Apply for money that is available to help cover college expenses.

FAFSA — Fill out the FAFSA — It's your first step to receiving money for college.
SAR — Make sure you receive your SAR and review it for accuracy.
Award Letter — Review the type and amount of aid you're eligible to receive.

Learn to Earn — Know what to do with your money once you have it.

In School Budget Worksheet — Use this worksheet to help you manage your money.
Out of School Budget Worksheet — Use this worksheet to help you plan a budget for after college.
Repayment — Take smart steps to avoid defaulting on your loan.
Loan Forgiveness — Determine which loan forgiveness options are available to you.

Get Hired — Identify your relevant skills and experiences.

Job Hunting Techniques — Follow our list of tips and find the job you want.
Developing Your Resume — Make a strong first impression on paper.

Common Resume Questions — Find the answers to the most common resume questions
Skills for Any Resume — Improve your chances of getting hired by communicating certain skills on your resume.
100 Great Resume Words — Use action words and active voice in your resume to help grab the reader's attention.
Common Resume Mistakes — Avoid the common mistakes many job seekers make.
Cover Letters — Highlight your skills and experience in a well-written cover letter.

Sample Resumes — Select a resume format that highlights your strengths.

Resume 1 — Review this resume written for a younger high school student.
Template 1 — Use this template for Sample Resume 1.
Resume 2 — Review this resume written for an older high school student.
Template 2 — Use this template for Sample Resume 2.
Resume 3 — Review this resume written for a recent high school graduate.
Template 3 — Use this template for Sample Resume 3.

Landing a Job Interview — Think of a job interview as an opportunity to show that you have what it takes to do the job.

Job Application Checklist — Go over our checklist before turning in your job application.
Job Interview Tips — Review our list of tips before heading to your job interview.
First Impressions — Create a good first impression in a job interview.
Typical Interview Questions — Prepare for your interview by anticipating the questions an employer might ask.
Interview Follow-up — Thank your interviewers for the opportunity to talk with them.
Recovering from a Bad Interview — Acknowledge the good with the bad, and make the best out of any situation.
Salary Negotiation — Research salary data and review our list of tips before talking about salary requirements.

Home — Explore careers, plan for college, choose a college, apply to college, pay for college, and read tips for getting hired using AIE.
Explore Careers — Learn about careers that match your interests, skills, and abilities.

Life After Graduation — Learn about all the options available to you after college.
Careers and Degrees — Understand how to prepare for the kind of career you want.

Plan for College — Explore all the options available to you after graduation.

Graduate and Professional Exams — Considering grad school? Familiarize yourself with the common graduate entrance exams.

Pay for College — Get the money to get you through college — it's worth it!

Cost of Attendance — Don't let the cost stop you from pursuing a higher education.
Loan Repayment Chart — What will your student loan cost with a standard 10-year repayment plan?
Types of Aid — Learn about all the financial aid options available to help you pay for college.

Scholarships — Apply for scholarships — it's free money!
Grants — Research grant options that may be available to help you finance your education.
Loans — Borrow money if you have to — it will pay off in the end.
Federal Loans — Apply for college aid through the government.
Alternative Loans — If necessary, look into other loan options that can help you pay for college.
Work-Study — Earn money by working your way through college

Applying for Financial Aid — Apply for money that is available to help cover college expenses.

FAFSA — Fill out the FAFSA — It's your first step to receiving money for college.
SAR — Make sure you receive your SAR and review it for accuracy.
Award Letter — Review the type and amount of aid you're eligible to receive.

Learn to Earn — Know what to do with your money once you have it.

Credit and Debt — Know the consequences of credit card usage.

Credit Card Video — Learn about the real cost of having a credit card in college
Credit Card Skills Builder — Use this tool to see how long credit card shopping will take to pay off
Reading a Credit Card Statement — Learn about your credit card statement with this interactive tool.
Credit Card Repayment Table — How long will it take to pay off your credit card?
Credit Card Terminology — Familiarize yourself with your credit card's terms and conditions.
Credit Card Suggestions — Establish a spending strategy so you don't fall into credit card debt.
Credit Scores and Reports — Think of a credit report as your financial report card.

Repayment — Prepare to pay back your loans before you graduate.

Avoiding Default — Violating your loan agreement can have severe consequences.
Consequences of Default — Discover why defaulting on your student loans can negatively impact your life.
Consolidation — Know the benefits and disadvantages of combining multiple loans into one.
Deferments and Forbearance — Discover how you may be eligible to postpone or adjust your loan payment.
Options After Default — Learn how to avoid some of the negative consequences and possibly restore certain benefits.

Forgiveness — Discover ways to help you erase your debt faster.
In School Budget Worksheet — Develop a budget to help manage your money while still in college.
Out of School Budget Worksheet — Develop a budget to help you manage your money after college.

Get Hired — Identify your relevant skills and experiences.

Job Hunting Techniques — Follow our list of tips and find the job you want.
Developing Your Resume — Make a strong first impression on paper.

Common Resume Questions — Find the answers to the most common resume questions.
Skills for Any Resume — Improve your chances of getting hired by communicating certain skills on your resume.
100 Great Resume Words — Use action words and active voice in your resume to help grab the reader's attention.
Common Resume Mistakes — Avoid the common mistakes many job seekers make.
Cover Letters — Highlight your skills and experience in a well-written cover letter.

Sample Resumes — Select a resume format that highlights your strengths.

Resume 1 — Review this resume written for a beginning college student or recent high school graduate.
Template 1 — Use this template for Sample Resume 1.
Resume 2 — Review this resume written for a junior/senior college student.
Template 2 — Use this template for Sample Resume 2.
Resume 3 — Review this resume written for a recent college graduate.
Template 3 — Use this template for Sample Resume 3.

Landing a Job Interview — Think of a job interview as an opportunity to show that you have what it takes to do the job.

Job Application Checklist — Go over our checklist before turning in your job application.
Job Interview Tips — Review our list of tips before heading to your job interview.
First Impressions — Create a good first impression in a job interview.
Typical Interview Questions — Prepare for your interview by anticipating the questions an employer might ask.
Interview Follow-up — Thank your interviewers for the opportunity to talk to them.
Recovering from a Bad Interview — Acknowledge the good with the bad, and make the best out any situation.
Salary Negotiation — Research salary data and review our list of tips before talking about your salary.

Home — Explore careers, plan for college, choose a college, apply to college, pay for college, and read tips for getting hired using AIE.
Savings Options — Start saving now for your child's education.

529 Plans — Investigate savings plans that will help you prepare for future education costs.
Coverdell Accounts — Learn how to invest in your child's education.

College Cost Chart — Do the math — How long will it take to save enough money for college?

Home — Discover tools and resources to help your students succeed.
Scholars and Sense — Download lesson plans geared toward careers and college.

Subscribe — Register for Scholars and Sense.
Forgot Password — Get your password for Scholars and Sense.
Logout — Exit Scholars and Sense.

Free Printed Materials — Order free posters, brochures, bookmarks, and other helpful information resources.
FAFSA-Made-Easy — View the online archive and order videos of this free program.
English-Spanish Glossary — Look up Spanish language financial aid terms.

Home — Explore resources that can help shape the future of your students.
Know Before You Go™ — Discover resources for educational direction beyond high school.

Sign Up — Register your library for the Know Before You Go awareness campaign.
Book/Web Resources — Download and customize rich text format versions of resources included in the Know Before You Go resource notebook.
Promotional Items — Order free materials for your students.

Re-order Form — Re-order Know Before You Go promotional items.

Participating Libraries — Discover other libraries that participate in Know Before You Go.

Free Printed Materials — Order free posters, brochures, bookmarks, and other helpful information resources.
FAFSA-Made-Easy — View the online archive and order videos of this free program.
English-Spanish Glossary — Look up Spanish language financial aid terms.

Home — Explore resources to help guide your students.
Counselors Network — Get the monthly e-newsletter of AIE published for middle and high school counselors.
Free Printed Materials — Order free posters, brochures, bookmarks, and other helpful information resources.
FAFSA-Made-Easy — View the online archive and order videos of this free program.
English-Spanish Glossary — Look up Spanish language financial aid terms.

What is AIE? — Read about the mission and history of AIE.

Site Map — View an outline of the entire AIE Web site.
Link to Us — Link to AIE via our official logo or text.
Submit a Link — Suggest a link for us to include on AIE.
Privacy Policy — View our privacy policy.
Accessibility — View our accessibility statement.
Contact Us — Send us your questions or feedback.

FAFSA — Browse through the FAFSA resources.

FAFSA Info Center — Discover the FAFSA, the central element in the federal student aid application process.

FAFSA Types — Use either format of the FAFSA: electronic or paper.
The Process — Follow the steps of the Department of Education: analyze, calculate, and report.
Dependency Status — Learn how to determine dependency (dependent or independent).
Priority Deadline — Turn in the FAFSA on time.
Special Circumstances — Communicate unique situation to the school's financial aid administrator.
Who is the Parent? — Learn how to determine who the parent is.
Common Errors — Avoid common mistakes made by others filling out the FAFSA.
FAQs — Read through our list of frequently asked questions about the FAFSA.

FAFSA-Made-Easy Video — Watch a free video program that simplifies the financial aid application process.

English Clips — View the English version of The FAFSA-Made-Easy video program.
Spanish Clips — View the Spanish version of The FAFSA-Made-Easy video program.

FAFSA on the Web — Use the electronic FAFSA to file quickly and easily.

AIEmail — Read the weekly e-newsletter of AIE published for high school students, parents, and educators.
Calculators — Learn about the costs associated with higher education.

EFC — Estimate a family's expected contribution toward educational expenses.
Loan — Calculate the payment schedule of a loan.
Graduation Planning — Budget your time to achieve graduation in a specified amount of time.
Net Earnings — Think about if you should borrow for school or work more?
In School Budget — Estimate college living expenses.
Out of School Budget — Estimate living expenses after college.

Financial Aid Calendar — Stay on track with the college admissions process.
Scholarships — Find scholarships best suited for your situation.
News Archive — Read news stories for all site visitors.
Internet Resources — Find links to more information about every part of your educational adventure.

Get Homework Help — Find Web sites with homework help.
Explore Careers — Find other Web sites about exploring careers.
Plan for College — Find other Web sites about planning for college.
Choose Your College — Find other Web sites about choosing a college.
Apply to College — Find other Web sites about applying to college.
Pay for College — Find other Web sites about paying for college.
Manage Your Money — Find Web sites about managing your money.
Get Hired — Find other Web sites about getting a job.
Read Publications — Read related publications.

State Education Resources — Get a list of helpful resources for your state.
Handouts — Get useful printable pages for students.

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