Transition to College
Are you ready for college? It's a big step in your educational journey. We've compiled lots of resources to help you get a solid start.
Military In-State Tuition & Waivers
Many states now allow for dependents of active duty military members to be eligible for in-state tuition in their current state of residence. This is a valuable program as many members are stationed in a state that is not their home of record and they would typically pay out-of-state tuition prices. Read on to learn how this program can assist you.
College Transfer Students
Transferring from one college to another is more common than you might think. Many students start off at a community or other two year college and then transfer to a four year college. Other students realize that their first choice of college or university isn't a good fit and transfer to another school more suited to their personal preferences. Whatever the reason, there are some important items to consider before transferring.
Paying for College
College is an investment in your future. As it often is with any worthwhile investment, it is not cheap. There are many ways to pay for your higher education; scholarships, grants and loans. We explore the options with you on the following pages.
Which College is Right for Me?
You know you want to go to college, you may even know what you want to study, but how do you decide which college will be the best fit for you? There are many criteria to consider: large or small, public or private, in-state or out-of-state? We have some information to help you start to narrow down that list of contenders.
SAT & ACT Resources
College Board is a super website for both parents and students when planning for college and taking the SAT. You can create a free account on their Student page. Or maybe you are taking the ACT - we have information about that, too!
National Math and Science Initiative
Created in 2007, the NMSI seeks to advance education specifically in the areas of math and science in the United States. Learn more about this initiative on the following page.
College Prep Toolbox
GI Bill Comparison Tool
Find out what the GI Bill can do for you
ACT/SAT Prep by Number2
Free ACT/SAT prep
SAT Prep by the Khan Academy
Free SAT Prep
eKnowledge
SAT/ACT prep free for military families
March 2 Success
Helping high school students with both high school and college prep materials.
College Options Services
Plan for your bright future using the information and resources found here.
myCollege Options
Research the best options for you
Register for the SAT
Register for the ACT
The Learning Skills Toolbox
The MCEC, with support from the GE Foundation, produced “The Learning Skills Toolbox,” a series of videos that tackle learning and readiness at several stages. View the videos
