College help for teens

Offers free college planning resources. Interested students and families can start this process as early as ninth grade.

Apply for multiple colleges at the same time using the common application form. You must register to use the site.

Apply to multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities around the country for a single fee.

Take practice tests including the GED, civil service, cosmetology, real estate, Advanced Placement exams, the ACT and the SAT.

Learn about testing requirements. Access library resources, practice tests and websites for study in the five subject areas.

Scholarships especially for low-income, first-generation college students.

Real college essays written by real teens.

A thorough guide to affordable colleges and universities, plus advice on financial aid.

Search for the right college for you.

Black college and university homepages.

Learn how to choose and prepare for trade school or college in Oregon.

Resources to help undocumented students apply to and attend college. Legal counsel, scholarship opportunities, on-campus support services and readily-accessible online college programs.

Learn about residential colleges and the reasons to choose one.

Apply for Pell Grants, Stafford Loans, Perkins Loans and work-study. Provides an overview of the process of applying for federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

Read articles about college preparation, or register for free customized scholarship information.

A free, comprehensive and independent guide to student financial aid.

Find scholarships for undergraduate studies that don’t require proof of citizenship or legal permanent residency.

Learn about and apply for grants and scholarships available to Oregon students.

Scholarships for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and allied student leaders in the Northwest.

Explore some lesser-known ways to pay college tuition, including tuition reimbursement and paid training programs.

Provides steep nonresident tuition savings for Western students. Eligible students can choose from hundreds of undergraduate programs outside their home state.

Study, work and volunteer abroad. Choose from 60 study abroad programs in 30 host countries.

Find relatable and reliable news about studying abroad.

IES (International Education of Students) coordinates study abroad programs, internships and other international education offerings.

Study, travel, work and live abroad.