The following is a list of resources to help you learn more about careers, college, and financial aid and get connected to your future.
Career Information
Arizona Career Resource Network
AzCRN is Arizona's gateway to on-line career resources. Brought to you by the Arizona Department of Education, this site includes links to free assessments, occupational information, schools & training, career advise and job openings. In addition to on-line resources, this site contains information on career-related agencies and organizations within Arizona and around the country.
AZ-CIS: The Arizona Career Information System
Access to nearly 500 occupations, 120 programs of study, more than 4,000 colleges and universities, 2,500 sources of financial aid, and much more. This service is free for students in Arizona. Get your user-name and password from the career counselor at your high school.
Career Connections
Links to online career assessments, job outlook and career planning sites, and general career information.
Career Paths On-Line
On-line magazine for students. Also features a facilitator’s guide containing career exploration classroom activities that correspond to the multimedia articles.
Nation Job Shadowing On-line
Learn about participating in job shadowing at your school, job shadow on line, and learn about future career options.
My Future
Contains overviews of many careers, Work Skills and Personality Inventories, Career Toolbox, and Resume Builder.
Occupational Outlook Handbook
Bureau of Labor and Statistics complete guide to careers, including education needed, nature of work, wage information, growth of occupation, related careers and more.
College Links:
Links to Higher Education in Arizona
List of Arizona 2-year institutions
List of Arizona 4-year institutions
Course Applicability System
Transfer information for students planning to attend a university after obtaining a 2-year community college degree. Lists course equivalents among Arizona post-secondary institutions and 4-year degree programs by campus.
Financial Aid:
Department of Education Home Page
1-800-433-3243
Offers a wide range of links to frequently requested information.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on the Web:
On-line application for federal student financial aid. Note that students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to apply for many state student aid programs as well.
Arizona Mentor
Free Guide to Federal Student Aid Programs
Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
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