Financial Aid and Scholarships
FAFSA Complete and make corrections to a Free Application For Federal Student Aid and print the Student Aid Report (SAR).
FSA ID Obtain a FSA User ID and Password to access all secured Federal Student Aid websites (for example: fafsa.gov, studentloans.gov, nslds.ed.gov).
Federal Student Aid Check out an "all in one" resource for financial aid information.
FinAid Go to this independent source for general information about financing college and scholarship scams.
Fastweb See this detailed scholarship search site, including updates.
Last Dollar Grant These need-based, renewable grants of up to $1,000 are available to eligible Newark City Schools graduates who qualify.
Licking County Foundation Visit the this website for local scholarship information.
Student Loan Calculator Use this tool from FinAid.org to calculate the recommended amount of debt you can afford based on your career interests.
Entrance Exams
ACT Set up a student web account to complete and make corrections to test registration; view and send scores; request test information release; and explore general information about the college search process.
Method Test Prep - Study for the ACT with this online program that talks and draws. It's like having a personal tutor right by your side.
SAT Practice and register for the test in addition to utilizing the other college search features.
College Search and Applications
Big Future Use College Board to get ready for college, college planning and financial aid
Naviance Look at this computer-based system designed for Newark High School students.
Career Information
Ohio Means Jobs Use the Ohio Means Jobs website as a free tool to gather information on careers and learn more about which careers project to be high demand in the future.
Texas Reality Check An on-line budgeting tool that allows students to see what it costs to live and to discover careers that can potentially support their hoped for lifestyle.
Local Continuing Education Options
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) An open-enrollment, 2-year technical college where students obtain the high-tech skills and training needed for the workforce or for transfer to pursue a bachelor's degree.
Denison University A residential, 4-year, selective, liberal arts college that draws students from 50 states and over 25 foreign countries.
The Ohio State University at Newark A smaller, regional campus of The Ohio State University with open admission for Ohio residents.
Career and Technology Education Center of Licking County (C-TEC) Dozens of hands-on high skills, short-term certificate programs offered in high-wage, high-employment industries available to high school graduates or those who hold a GED.