HELPFUL LINKS

The Internet is full of information on a variety of subjects of interest to parents. Here is a list of sites to get you started surfing the Web.

www.money.com
Money magazine provides many articles related to financial planning for college. Click the “Personal Finance” tab and choose “College” to find the appropriate information.

www.studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html
The Federal Student Aid Office compiled this guide to grants, loans, and work-study. It is available in both English and Spanish.

www.adventuresineducation.org
This site provides information on financing a college education and finding scholarships and jobs.

www.ala.org
The American Library Association site provides educational information and parenting advice.

www.theantidrug.com
The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign advises parents on how to discuss issues such as drugs and terrorism with their children.

www.mediacampaign.org
The National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign provides facts about marijuana and advice on preventing the use of it.

www.ed.gov/students/prep/college/thinkcollege/early/edlite-tcehome.html
The US Department of Education advises educators, students, and parents on planning for college, reviewing new federal education policies, and evaluating financial options.

www.connectforkids.org
Connectforkids.org offers advice on issues affecting teens and provides volunteer opportunities for parents.

www.education.indiana.edu/cas/adol/adol.html
Parents can view research on a variety of teen issues, including conflicts, violence, and health.

www.ipl.org/
The Internet Public Library has extensive reference links for students and parents, including advice on researching and completing homework.

www.nelliemae.org/
This site gives descriptions of financial aid available and details on Nellie Mae loans.

www.salliemae.com/
Sallie Mae, a lending program, offers advice on obtaining loans for college.

www.nih.gov/
The National Institutes of Health’s web site provides health and science resources, in both English and Spanish. This site also links to other NIH institutes.

www.collegeboard.com/article/0,3868,2-8-0-23630,00.html
This site created the “101 Great Books to Read” list, which is a list for high school students.

www.urban.org/
The Urban Institute is a nonpartisan economic and social policy research organization that discusses issues affecting families.

yesican.gov
The Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans is a resource for closing the education gap and helping parents learn how to improve their children’s education. It is available in English and Spanish.

www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/index.html
This is the US Department of Education’s postsecondary education web site.

www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml?src=pn
The US Department of Education targets this web site to parents.

www.girlsandboystown.org/parents/index.asp
Parenting is one of the most important and challenging jobs many will ever undertake, and it doesn’t come with an instruction manual. For parenting tips, visit this Girls and Boys Town web site.