Student Resources

Resources listed here are intended to help students before, during, and after college!

Education

• CollegeBoard.com: Scholarship Search
• College Navigator to help “Find the right college for you,” from IES: Institute of Education Sciences
• FastWeb: Find information on colleges, scholarships, and more.
• Federal Student Aid: General information
  • Federal Student Aid (FASFA Application)
• HomeworkLouisiana offers free online tutoring and academic resources!
• KnowHow2Go – Offers advice for students considering college.
• LOSFA: Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance
  • Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance: Awards System (includes TOPS)
• Louisiana Board of Regents: to see how your courses will transfer, find the Master Course Articulation Matrix.

Career and Job

• careerbuilder.com: find jobs, post resumes, etc.
• CareerOneStop; sponsored by the U.S. Dept. Of Labor, includes information about careers, training, etc. See also:
  • Toolkit to “research career information, training, or jobs.”
  • Find Local Help to find local resources and services.
• Louisiana.gov: Jobs: Search for state and private-sector employment and other resources.
  • State Civil Service
• Louisiana Workforce Commission works to connect businesses & jobs with people.
  • Top rated Occupations: Find a Job or Explore Careers.
  • My Life. My Way: Use this to estimate living expenses, and more.
• LED FastStart Recruiting! Search for jobs or click Get Started to upload your resume
• Monster search jobs, post resumes, and more.
• Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on occupations, including job market and salary ranges.
• O*NET OnLine: Occupational Information Network provides occupational information to help with career choices, etc.
• LiveCareer offers resources and advice to find the job you want.
• USAJOBS: search for jobs with the Federal Government.

For more resources see our Career Information & Job Seeking Resources page.

Health

• CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: provides information on health and safety issues, data and statistics, and more.
• Louisiana Department of Health: information on & access to statewide services & resources.
  • Office of Behavioral Health - Mental Health Services, of the Louisiana Dept. of Health & Hospitals
• Drink Smart offers information on making responsible choices when drinking.
• MedLinePlus offers reliable information on numerous health topics, medication, and more.
• RADD: Recording Artists, Actors and Athletes Against Drunk Driving
• WebMD offers information on health conditions, health topics, etc.

Personal Finance