Michigan

Michigan School Report Cards Information regarding the current performance of individual schools in Michigan.

Michigan Education Savings Plan (MESP) - Overview of the program including investment options, FAQs, prospectus, online enrollment, payroll deduction options, and more.

Michigan Education Trust (MET) - click on "Education" under the Treasury Quick Links. A prepaid tuition program based upon investing a fixed amount which grows in value. The site offers enrollment, student handbooks, lists of Michigan public education institutions etc.

MEAP Scores 2006 test results.

MEAP Smart Curriculum Help students prepare for the high school MEAP tests in reading, writing and math. Practice exams included!

Michigan Education Portal for Interactive Content - Home to the Core Democratic Values Module for elementary students.

Core Democratic Values Resources - Resources for Middle and High School Students with appropriate links.

General Resources

Elderhostel An educational adventure for older adults; view the catalogs, register for programs, and reserve accommodations from this site.

Getting Ready for College Early A handbook for parents of students in the middle and junior high school years.

National Center for Education Statistics U.S. Department of Education publications are available online.

Preparing Your Child for College A resource book for parents.

Michigan Electronic Library - Education Page Broad assortment of resources for parents and educators.

Standard & Poor's School Evaluation Services Read S & P's summary report on each school system in participating states (Michigan included) and view comparisons of key academic, financial, and demographic data.

Home Schooling Resources

Educational Opportunity Guide A Directory of Programs for the Gifted from the Duke University Talent Identification Program

Jon's Homeschool Resource Page

Colleges and Universities

College Board All you need to know about College Board exams. Also has college and Career Search aids and scholarship information.

Peterson's Education Center Search for 2 and 4 year degree programs and graduate programs.

College and University Home Pages An alphabetical list.

Study Abroad Links to over 700 universities and organizations which provide education abroad information.

U.S. News & World Report 2005 College Rankings.

Distance Learning

eLearners.com Research 120 online colleges and schools.

Edu 411 Find schools near you as well as online programs.

Financial Aid

FAFSA on the Web - Complete and file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid from this site.

FAFSA, PIN Registration - Apply for a U.S. Department of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN). Students and parents can electronically sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid using their PIN.

College Scholarships, Colleges, and Online Degrees Links to 32 free scholarship search sites on the Internet.

College Opportunities On Line (COOL) - basic information on 9000+ post-secondary institutions, including their prices.

The College Savings Plans Network - dedicated to state college savings plans in all 50 states.

FinAid - Free, comprehensive, objective guide to student financial aid.

Funding your Education, the Student Guide - Complete text of this publication both in English and Spanish.

Kiplinger.com - trusted financial information on all aspects of investing and business. Along with frequent articles on educational planning, check the bottom of the page under Top Tools for information on state 529 plans and public college values.

National Institute of Certified College Planners - find a certified financial planner who has this special training.

CNNmoney - from the editors of CNN and Money magazine. Use the options on the left side of the screen to click on "Personal Finance," then "college" to find articles, calculators and links.

Savingforcollege.com - The best site for information on 529 college savings plans. Includes informative and analytical information; gives links to all the state sites and other relevant information.

SmartMoney.com - wide range of information including articles from the magazine, worksheets with calculators, sample portfolios and direct links to state plans and brokerage companies.

Students.Gov - Student Financial Assistance website - Connects students with U.S. government services and information, including information on careers, planning an education, and paying for college.

Student Guide from Department of Education - Current information on Federal Government Aid programs.

Upromise - turn everyday spending into college savings.