FAFSA...

...Free Application for Federal Student Aid

by Randy Rivers | September 27, 2007

What is it?   FAFSA stands for "Free Application for Federal Student Aid."  It is the form that the federal government uses to determine your eligibility for federal aid including grants, work study and loans. How it works? . . . read more

Tips on Applying for Financial Aid

September 27, 2007

Tip 1: Secure the necessary forms.  The FAFSA becomes available January 1st of each year.  Pick one up at the counseling office, college admissions office, library, or apply from the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov . Tip 2: . . . read more

ACT Testing, Preparation and Registration Info...

...available in this article

by Randy Rivers | September 8, 2007

What is the ACT? The ACT is a national college admission examination that consists of subject area tests in:             English . . . read more

Financing Post Secondary Education & Training Options...

...Savings Programs Are The Best Place To Start

by Randy Rivers | September 8, 2007

For Parents… Kansas Learning Quest:   Offers education savings accounts to help pay higher education expenses for individuals you designate or for yourself.   The program also provides tax advantages under both . . . read more

The World of Work...

...Other Choices After High School

by Randy Rivers | September 8, 2007

Apprenticeships:   A registered apprenticeship is an opportunity to earn money while learning a skilled trade.   It involves entering into an agreement with an employer in which the employer assumes the . . . read more