RESOURCES
& LINKS
GET CONNECTED TO YOUR FUTURE
POSTSECONDARY PLANNING RESOURCES & LINKS
Below are links to online resources to help you with your future planning from career exploration to college funding.
Career Exploration
Ohio Career Information Systems (OCIS) for career self-assessments (ask your LEAF Advisor about creating a free OCIS account)
CareerOneStop for career self- assessments and career profiles
O*NET Interest Profiler for a self- assement to match your interests with potential careers
OhioMeansJobs for career self-assessments and career profiles
MyNextMove.org for career profiles
Bureau of Labor & Statistics’ Occupational Outlook Handbook for career profiles
TodaysMilitary.com for military career options
College Search
Ohio Career Information Systems (OCIS) for college search and comparison (ask your LEAF Advisor about creating a free OCIS account)
Ohio Public Universities Admissions Council (OPUAC) for profiles of Ohio public universities
Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio (AICUO) for profiles of Ohio private colleges and universites
Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) for profiles on Ohio’s community colleges
College Scorecard for college search and comparison
College Navigator for college search and comparison
ACT/SAT Prep
ACT.org for test dates, fees, registration, test-taking tips, and free practice tests
SAT.org for test dates, fees, registration, test-taking tips, and free practice tests
Vocabulary.com for vocabulary-building
Number2.com for ACT & SAT practice and courses
Khanacademy.org/sat for SAT practice, lessons, and tips
Princetonreview.com for free and fee-based resources
Kaptest.com for fee-based ACT/SAT prep
LEAF’s Scholarship Search Database has over 150 local and statewide opportunities.
Financial Aid/FAFSA
FinAid.org providing guidance on college financial aid, including aid and loan calculators
Federal Student Aid Account (FSAID) to create an account that will allow you to file a FAFSA online
FAFSA.gov to file your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
FAFSA Help: 1-800-433-3243
Federal Student Aid Estimator to estimate how much federal student aid a student may be eligible to receive based on the Student Aid Index (SAI), an index number used to determine federal student aid eligibility
CSS Profile to file this second financial aid form required by some colleges (in addition to the FAFSA) to be considered for their own institutional need-based aid
CSS Profile Help: 844-202-0524
Compare college loan options at credible.com or finaid.org
Scholarships
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Ohio Technical Centers for educational programs offering adult learners the training and credentials to prepare for the most in-demand jobs
ApprenticeOhio to connect to apprenticeship resources and opportunities
Common App for the platform that allows student to apply to more than 1,000 colleges using one application
Summer Opportunities for a listing of internships, volunteer experiences and summer enrichment programs