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    Learning Express Library

    This database, available through NCLive, provides practice tests for a wide variety of subject areas. From the military's ASVAB entrance exam and the high-school-equivalency GED, to the medical and legal professions' MCAT and LSAT, you can take practice tests to prepare for the real things, as well as build basic skills in math, reading, and vocabulary.
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    Local Colleges and Universities

    Alamance Community College

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    Duke University

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    Durham Technical Community College

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    Johnston Community College

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    Meredith College

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    North Carolina Central University

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    North Carolina Community College System

    The official web page of the NC Community College System. Go to "Students and Potential Students" for information on which programs are offered by which schools, and for forms such as application, financial aid, and transfer.
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    North Carolina State University

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    Shaw University

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    Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

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    St. Augustine's College

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    University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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    The University of North Carolina System (The 16 Campuses)

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    Wake Technical Community College

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    Scholarships & Financial Aid

    AmeriCorps

    The AmeriCorps web site contains background information on this program which is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service Programs. This program allows people of all ages and backgrounds to help pay for education in exchange for a year of service.
    Available anywhere with Internet access

    College Foundation of NC

    The NC State Education Assistance Authority teamed with College Foundation to provide comprehensive information on many of the scholarships,loans, and grants available to North Carolinians attending colleges and universities in the State. Also helps parents and families plan ahead for college and how they will pay for it.
    Available anywhere with Internet access

    Link to FAFSA on the Web at http://fafsa.ed.gov/

    Apply for federal financial aid online.
    Available anywhere with Internet access

    FastWeb!

    Comprehensive scholarship search. Completion of student's profile returns potential scholarship information. Easy to use, but time consuming
    Available anywhere with Internet access

    Federal School Codes

    This provides a search for Federal School Codes that are used on Financial Aid forms. You can also call Project LIFT at 560-0220 to obtain this information.
    Available anywhere with Internet access

    National Health Service Corps

    This web site contains information on Scholarship and Loan Programs for Disadvantaged Students; Health Professions Programs; Primary Care and Nursing Student Loans; Disadvantaged Faculty Loan Repayment; and Health Education Assistance Loan Refinancing.
    Available anywhere with Internet access

    North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

    Those who wish to enter the teaching field in North Carolina can find information on awards, scholarships, grants, and loans on this site. Scroll down to "Awards, Grants, & Scholarships."
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    Sallie Mae

    Sallie Mae, part of one of the nation's largest financial services companies, SLM Holding Corporation, provides funds for student and parent loans primarily by purchasing education loans from lenders. Except for the Student Loan Marketing Association, SLM Holding Corporation and its subsidiaries are not sponsored by or agencies of the United States.
    Available anywhere with Internet access

    Studentawards.com

    Completion of student's profile returns potential scholarship information. New scholarship information is added to the student's matches as the scholarships are added to the database.
    Available anywhere with Internet access

    U.S. Department of Education and Student Guide

    This comprehensive online resource from the U.S. Department of Education describes grants, loans, and work-study programs available through the federal Student Financial Assistance Programs. The Student Guide explains the programs and how to apply for them.
    Available anywhere with Internet access

    U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

    Education programs designed for veterans, reservists, National Guard persons, and widows and orphans of veterans are described on this web site.
    Available anywhere with Internet access

    Wiredscholar

    Contains information on selecting, applying, and paying for college, as well as information on the Fafsa, and how to prepare for college admissions tests. Also features a scholarship search capability, and pages in Spanish.

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    Tests

    Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)


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    Last update: March 14, 2007