• By Mia Jordan
• Posted Thursday, January 4, 2024

Get Ready for College and Your Career- Programs and Resources

Thinking about applying for college? Planning out your career?
Check out these free resources to find out what you need to know to successfully prepare for your future.

Forsyth County Public Library's Online Resources:
(You will need you Forsyth County Public Library Card to access these resources.)

Looking for a job but you don't have a high school diploma? Find out how to get your GED from the Learning Express Library's High School Equivalency Center

Make an educational plan, and explore, find, and prepare for careers with Ferguson's Career Guidance Center.

Prepare for an interview by researching companies and industries on ProQuest Central.

Find jobs, internships, and information about starting your career with Data-Axel Reference Solutions.

Access free live online homework help and test prep with Live Homework Help & SkillsCenter Resource Library via tutor.com.

Prepare for college admissions tests with Learning Express Library: College Admissions Test Preparation.

Research which career and school is right for you with Ferguson's Career Guidance Center.

Watch interviews where professionals across multiple industries talk about what it is like to work in their fields on Access Video On Demand- Career Q&A: Professional Advice and Insight.

Great Reads from the North Carolina Digital Library:
(You will need you Forsyth County Public Library Card to access these resources.)

Recommended Websites to Help You Plan, Apply, and Pay for College

The College Foundation of North Carolina

The College Board

The Common App

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Crosby Scholars

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
(Complete on or after October 1 in your senior year of high school. Complete this as soon as you are able because awards are made until funds are depleted.)

Forsyth Tech - Community College

Occupational Outlook Handbook

Useful Handouts
Aubrey Lee Brooks Scholarship
CFNC: College Redirection Pool
CFNC: Financial Aid Tips for Students Affected by Coronavirus
CFNC: Consejos de ayuda financiera para estudiantes afextadospor el coronavirus (COVID-19)
CFNC: Forgivable Education Loans for Service
CFNC: High School Checklist for College Bookmark
CFNC: Jobland! (Elementary School Students)
CFNC: NC Assist Loans
CFNC: Put College in Your Future (Middle School Students)
CFNC: Tips on Paying for College
Collegewise College Application Essay Advice