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Community Colleges

Delta College:  Known for its comprehensive selection of trade-related programs and courses.   Link

Mid Michigan College: Offers skilled trades pathways with state-of-the-art labs and partnerships with local employers. Link


Montcalm Community College:  Provides opportunities for degrees, certificates, and job training.   Link


Washtenaw Community College (Ann Arbor, MI): Another good option for individuals interested in learning a trade.  Link


Lansing Community College (Lansing, MI): Offers various programs and certificates.  Link

Helpful Links

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Test Taking Tips

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College Board

U.S. Department of Education Fafsa


Gold mine of information for students seeking financial assistance. Sample loan applications, including the FAFSA, planning calendars, and interactive cost-figuring calculators.
Sallie Mae

US Department of Education guide for college going students and parents. StudentAid


Create your ideal college profile and search for colleges which match that profile. Good data base of specific and general college information. Embark

Private Institutions

Universal Technical Institute (Canton, MI): Offers training in aviation, energy, HVACR, robotics, and welding. Link

Abcott Institute (Southfield, MI): Provides programs in medical fields and HVAC/R systems. Link


Carnegie Institute (Detroit, MI): Prepares students for careers as medical assistants.  Link


Irene's Myomassology Institute (Detroit, MI): Focuses on massage therapy training. Link


Welding Concepts Training Inc (Detroit, MI): Offers comprehensive welding programs.  Link

Student Resources

Career Cruising

College, scholarship, and career research/search for students. Username and password available from Mr. Nasson

KnowHow2GoMichigan

Information on how to go to college for 7th-12th grade students

Ferris State University GEAR UP Program

CollegExpress
Search colleges by state, major and a host of other factors. Take a virtual tour of some colleges and ask their experts questions about the college admission process.

CollegeNet
Data base of colleges, scholarship opportunities, academic resources, and financial aid information.

CollegeView
General overview of 3,300 two- and four-year colleges; you can also request further information via e-mail.

Kaplan
One-stop shopping for the college-bound; information on PSATs SATs, scholarships, financial aid, admissions and more.

Petersons
Contains all the information in Peterson’s College Book.

Career Builder
Information about jobs, internships, and career assessment. Go to the College Connection page. Contains "College Major Resource Kit" for 49 undergraduate programs; tries to inform where graduates with those majors have gone in the world of work.