Education, Financial Aid & Libraries

Find a School

• Search for Schools, Colleges, and Libraries - Nationwide search for public and private schools and colleges, as well as public libraries.
• College Navigator - Find general information about U.S. colleges, such as majors and levels of award, enrollment, and admissions
• Guide to Online Schools - Find online colleges by degree, subject and major.

Apply for Financial Aid

• FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid (grants) based on financial eligibility.
• Apply online for FAFSA
• Print and mail the FAFSA application (PDF)
  
• Cal Grants - Financial aid based on GPA and income.

Learn More about Financial Aid

• Federal Student Aid Audio Highlights - Audio and text highlights of funding postsecondary education. Audio highlights require Real Player.
• Student Aid on the Web - Information gateway for preparing and funding for postsecondary education. Includes information on Repaying Your Student Loans.
• Student Aid Commission - Information for Students and Parents - Resources and assistance for higher education funding.

Additional Resources

• Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - Guidelines and filing process for consideration of deferred action for young undocumented immigrants from the Department of Homeland Security.

Standardized Testing

• Academic Performance Index (API) - Measurement of a school’s academic performance and growth level, based on statewide testing results.
• California High School Exit Exam - Required test for public school students to earn a high school diploma.
• Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program - Standardized Testing results for schools, counties, districts, and the state.

Education Statistics

• DataQuest - Facts about California schools and districts.
• Ed-Data - Fiscal, demographic, and performance data on K-12 schools.
• Condition of Education - Information on trends in schools and colleges, including student achievement, demographic profile, and learner outcomes.

Libraries

• California State Library
• California Library Directory - Search for public, academic, and law libraries in California.
• Library of Congress