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🎓 Education & Career Planning: Start Here

Use the resources below to explore your options after high school and make informed decisions. Visit and research each site.

📘 Missouri Department of Higher Education

• Main site: – 800-473-6757 | dhewd.mo.gov
• 12 Free Publications – Prepare for College, Career Guide, Note-Taking, more
• Helping Adult Learners – Resources
• Missouri Higher Education Institutions – Public 4yr, 2yr, Specialized/Technical, Independent, Theological
• MO Virtual Campus Tours – Explore colleges & universities visually
• Plan & Pay for College – dhewd.mo.gov/ppc
• Workforce Development – Apprenticeships, Job Seekers, Training

📚 ACT & SAT Preparation / Success Tools

• Test Prep Resources – StL County Library
• ACT How to Find Your Path After High School – Guide
• ACT Resources for High School Success – act.org
• ACT Smart Goals – How to set SMART goals
• ACT Tips on Deciding What to Do After High School – Find your path
• SAT Plan for Life After High School – BigFuture by College Board
• Tips for College-Bound Students (SLU) – Early college prep tips

📖 College Readiness & Support for Special Populations

• College Readiness Resources (PTA) – pta.org
• Preparing for Post-Secondary Education – Students with Disabilities | U.S. Department of Education
• Rise First (First-Generation, Low-Income – FGLI) – Resource directory
• U.S. Department of Education – Colleges, universities, & higher education programs

💸 Free College Tuition for Low-Income Students & More

• Colleges Offering Free Tuition Based on Family Income – List
• Educational & Training Voucher Program – Check Eligibility
• For High Achieving Students from Low Income Backgrounds – QuestBridge
• Free Career-Technical Education in Missouri – Certificate Programs
• Free College Tuition for Middle Class Families – CollegeRaptor
• How to Find Financial Aid for College: 6 Strategies for Middle Class Families – CollegeRaptor
• List of Colleges with Free Tuition for Low Income Students – appily.com
• St. Louis University Promise – SLU Tuition Promise details – Full undergraduate tuition covered
• Tuition Assistance Former Foster Students – dss.mo.gov – Currently or were in Foster Care
• University of Missouri Columbia Land Grant – financialaid.missouri.edu – Federal Pell Grant Eligible
• Washington University Financial Aid – How WashU helps – Students whose families make under 75K; program covers tuition, fees, housing, dining, for incoming full-time Missouri & Southern Il. students
• Which Colleges Offer Free Tuition – The College Investor Full List

🎯 What Do You Want to Do After High School?

• 1. Public 4-Year College – Missouri Higher Education Institutions
• 2. Public 2-Year College / Community College – St. Louis Community College – Start at
• 3. Apprenticeship – MO Apprenticeships | Resource Directory | Apprenticeship USA
• 4. Specialized Tech College
• 5. Independent College / University
• 6. Theological
• 7. Military – Should I join? | Today's Military
• 8. Employment (Get a Job) – Young Adult Employment Assistance
• Find a Missouri Job Center – Locations
• Also visit St. Louis Community College – All Programs | College Career & Technical Education Programs | Short-Term Career Training You may find a program that will help you develop the skills for a high demand career. You will receive help to navigate & overcome any program obstacles. Call Counseling 314-539-5151 for all campuses
• More tools: – ACT: Find Your Path | Federal Student Aid – Choosing a School | SAT Plan for College | Get Schooled

📚 College Planning & Financial Aid

College Planning

• College Readiness: Career Exploration – StL County Library
• College Students Remote Resource Guide – StL County Library
• Communication – Interpersonal Skills Guide – StL County Library
• Middle & High School Resources – Stl County Library
• Saving for College: Cost of College – St.L County Library
• How to Be Successful in High School: – Complete Guide
• Tips for Getting a Good Start in High School – childmind.org
• ACT – Stay Ahead in High School 7 Tips for Building Study Habits & Skills
• Big Future (College Board) – Plan, pay, search colleges
• Choosing a School – Federal Student Aid
• College Credit Options for High School Students – StL Community College
• College & Degree Search – Plan for College
• College Navigator (NCES) – Filter by state, degree, financial aid, institution type
• College Ready for Students & Parents – Plan & Pay for College
• College Scorecard – Compare by location, cost, outcomes
• Community College Information & Resources – U.S. Dept. of Education
• 8 Time Management Tips for Students – Harvard Summer School
• Find the Right College or Career School – StudentAid.gov
• High School Checklist: – Freshman Through Senior Year
• Higher Education Institutions – Missouri
• How to Choose a College – ACT Many Resources
• Missouri College & Degree Search – Plan for College
• National Center for College Students with Disabilities – NCCSD
• Peterson's College Search Tool – College Search
• Plan for College – Middle School & High School
• The Princeton Review – Find Your College
• Search Missouri Colleges & Degrees – Find Programs That Fit You
• Skills You Need – Interpersonal Skills Lists many skills.
• St. Louis Community College – Research Guides

College Essay

• How to Write a Great College Essay – Step by Step – The Great Essay
• St. Louis University – Essay Example by an Accepted Student | More Essays SLU
• 12 Strategies to Writing the Perfect College Essay – Harvard Summer School

💰 Financial Aid & Tests

• Access Missouri Financial Assistance Program – Access the Program
• ACT Test – Register / info
• SAT Test – College Board SAT
• FAFSA – Apply for federal student aid
• Federal Student Aid – Home
• Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities – Financial Aid
• Grants for Economically Disadvantaged Students – U.S. Dept. of Education
• Higher Education Consortium of Metro St. Louis – 314-985-7075 | HECSTL – Low-income, first-generation college students, disabled support
• Information on College Preparation & the Federal Student Aid Programs – Resources
• Journey to College – Your Journey to College Begins Here
• Missouri Financial Aid for College – State programs
• Missouri Financial Aid Portal – Plan & Pay for College – Student Portal
• Missouri Grants & Scholarships – Information
• Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation – Information
• Money for College – U. S. Dept. of Education From Pell Grants to federal work-study opportunities
• School Search Find & Select Colleges & Career Schools – School Search
• Student Financial Aid (Federal) – studentaid.gov
• The Go-to Guide for College Financial Aid – Your Guide
• Types of Financial Aid – Understand Your Options

🎓 Scholarships

• Fastweb – Scholarships for College & Trade School
• Fastweb (Vocational & Trade Schools) – Vocational, Technical & Trade School Scholarships
• Financial Aid in Missouri – College Grants & Scholarships
• Harris Stowe State University – 314-340-3366 | hssu.edu – Scholarship Endowment SIM & G21 Information Technology
• Low-Income Student Scholarships – Search
• MO Dept. of Social Services – Tuition Assistance Former Foster Students – Currently or were in Foster Care
• Missouri Grants & Scholarships – Grants & Scholarships
• Missouri Scholarships – Site – Scroll to bottom of page
• Nine Best Scholarship Websites & Search Engines – 9 Best
• Scholarships Campus Reel St. Louis City & County – StL Residents
• The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis – 314-725-7990 | Home
• StL American Foundation – 314-533-8000 | Scholarships/Grants/Local Minority Students
• St. Louis Community College, Foundation Scholarship – 314-644-9117 | Application | Applying for Aid | Enrollment | A+ Schools Program Financial Aid; Student Support & Admissions Offices; Can cover the costs of tuition for up to 18-credit hours per semester.
• St. Louis Community College Scholarships – Scholarships | Department Contacts
• St. Louis Community Foundation Scholarships – 314-588-8200 | Scholarships
• St. Louis University Promise – SLU Tuition Promise details – Full undergraduate tuition covered
• St. Louis University Undergraduate Scholarships – 314-997-2350 | Undergraduate | Freshmen | Financial Aid : SLU | Student Success Coaching Financial Aid 314-997-2350; Student Success Coaching 314-977-3484
• University of Missouri, Columbia Scholarships – 573-882-7786 | Mizzou Freshman | Student Financial Aid | Learning Center Financial Aid 573-882-7566; Learning Center 573-882-2493
• University of Missouri (UMSL), Student Financial Services & St. Louis Scholarships & Grants – 314-516-5526 | Student Financial Services | UMSL | Scholarships and Grants University of Missouri Columbia Land Grant – Federal Pell Grant Eligible
• Urban League St. Louis MO – 314-615-3600 | Scholarships | Locations - ULSTL Headquarters
• Washington University Scholarships – 314-935-6066 | Scholarships | Undergraduate | Financial Aid | Student Support Washington University Financial Aid – How WashU helps (financialaid.washu.edu/how-washu-helps). Students whose families make under 75K Program covers tuition, fees, housing, dining, for incoming full-time Missouri & Southern Il. Students. Financial Aid 314-935-5900; Admission 314-935-6000
• What are the Best Scholarship Websites for Students? – Forbes

🔍 Explore Careers & Your Interests

• Career Ideas for Teens Home – Home - LibGuides at St. Louis County Library Learn about different kinds of careers & library resources available to help you explore your future.
• CareerOneStop – Career clusters | Explore Careers Career Clusters can help you choose your Career Path
• Missouri Career Pathways – Occupations at different education/training levels
• MoScores (job training outcomes) – meric.mo.gov/data/moscores
• My Next Move – mynextmove.org (careers by keyword, industry, interests)
• Occupational Outlook Handbook – bls.gov/ooh (job descriptions, outlook)
• O*NET OnLine – onetonline.org (browse occupations by abilities, interests, skills)
• Peterson's College Search Tool – College Discovery Center & Test Prep

📖 Adult Education & High School Equivalency

• Adult Education & Literacy – 314-231-3720 | St. Louis Public Schools | Locations
• Adult Education Missouri – mo.gov/education/adult-education
• Excel Adult High School – StL County Library – Online high school diploma
• GED – St. Louis – 314-231-3720 | Find GED programs in St. Louis area
• High School Equivalency (MOHSE) – 573-751-3504 | dese.mo.gov
• Fast-Track Work Incentive Grant – Details certificate/degree/industry recognized credential
• St. Louis Community College Adult Education & Literacy – Free Classes at STLCC | Access Office-Disability Support Services Access Office
• 10 Scholarships & Grants for Adults Going Back to School – Forbes
• 13 Scholarships & Grants for Adults Going Back to School – 13 Scholarships/Grants
• Top 26 Scholarships for Adults – Top 26 Scholarships
• U.S. Department of Education Adult Programs – U.S. Department of Education

🔧 Apprenticeships & Skilled Trades

• Apprenticeship Missouri (DHEWD) – Details – Includes Apprenticeship Resources
• Apprenticeships & Skilled Craft – Ameren
• Apprenticeships Missouri (jobs.mo.gov) – jobs.mo.gov/moapprenticeships
• Apprenticeship USA – apprenticeship.gov
• Skilled Trades Guide – StL County Library
• Missouri Apprenticeship Connect – 573-634-3511 | moapprenticeconnect.com – Matches individuals with actual paid apprenticeships across various regions
• Missouri Works Initiative – 573-536-2237 | Apprentice Ready Construction & Manufacturing
• MO Training & Certification (mo.gov) – mo.gov/work/training
• National Career Readiness Certificate – ACT WorkKeys NCRC
• On-the-Job Training – OJT
• St.L Community College – All Programs | Career/Technical Education | Short-Term Career Training
• Skilled Trades & Industrial Occupations Technology – STLCC Skilled Trades
• StL Works – Skilled careers – stl.works (healthcare, manufacturing, trades, tech, first responders)
• WorkReadyMissouri – Certified Work-Ready Communities

🏫 St. Louis Community College (STLCC)

Main Phone: – 314-539-5005 | stlcc.edu

• Apply to STLCC – Application
• All Programs – Browse programs – 15 College Transfer, 80+ Career Programs
• Certificate & Degree Training Programs – Education for life
• Career Technical Education Support – Career/Tech programs
• Academic Pathways – stlcc.edu/pathways
• Continuing Education – Browse classes
• Online Programs – Distance learning
• Short-Term Career Training – Advanced Manufacturing (Boeing Apprenticeship), Trades, Transportation, Health Care | Adult Education & Literacy: 314-539-5310
• Career & Transfer Pathways – Catalog

Campuses & Education Centers

• Florissant Valley – 314-513-4200 | Info
• Forest Park – 314-644-9100 | Info
• Meramec – 314-984-7500 | Info
• Wildwood – 636-422-2000 | Info
• South County – 314-984-7200 | Info
• Harrison Education Center – 314-763-6000 (education & training for underserved area)

Follow Your Path to Success (Six Schools / Pathways)

• 1. Advanced Manufacturing – Info
• 2. Business / Culinary Arts / Hospitality – Info
• 3. Communications / Design / Creative Arts – Info
• 4. Education / Public Service / Social Sciences – Info
• 5. Health Professions – Info
• 6. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) – Info
• Exploratory – Info – if you're still not sure

More STLCC Resources

• Student Advocacy & Support Center – Meals, groceries, crisis response support
• Earn Your Associate Degree Before You Transfer – Benefits of attending STLCC
• Academic Advising – Career & transfer advising
• STLCC Tech Academy – Cybersecurity, Network Security Engineer, Software Development, Web Development, IT
• Missouri Tech Training (npower) – 314-513-4600 | Free tech training for young adults (earn up to 12 college credits toward STLCC Associate's)
• STLCC YouTube Channel – Videos about programs and student life

💼 Job Search & Workforce Resources

• Employment & Training Resources – Mercy PDF
• Job Centers Missouri – Find a location | Request Job Center Services
• Job Center (County) Ferguson – 314-244-8020 | Ferguson 2900 Pershall Rd, Suite 166, St. Louis, MO 63136
• Job Center MET Center – 314-377-0445 | MET Center | Industrial certification programs stl.works
• Job Center (City) SLATE Missouri – 314-589-8000 | SLATE 1520 Market St, Suite 3050, St. Louis, MO 63103
• Approved Training Courses (download) – PDF flyer
• CareerOneStop – Careers, job search, training, reentry
• Catholic Charities Workforce Development – ccstl.org/workforce
• Employment Connection – 314-333-5627 | employmentstl.org
• Free Education in Technology – 314-254-0107 | Launch Code Education & Job Placement
• Job Corps (ages 18-24) – 800-733-5627 | stlouis.jobcorps.gov
• Justice-Impacted Job Seekers – CareerOneStop reentry resources
• Military Community Services – MO Heroes Connect – Up to $1,500, homeless assistance)
• MOJobs – Missouri's Job Search Resource
• Occupational Outlook Handbook (How to Find a Job) – Guide
• St. Louis City Employment Help – City site
• St. Louis County Workforce – Your Next Step Starts Here
• Ticket to Work (SSI/SSD) – 314-621-6300 | ssa.gov/work
• Urban League Employment Services – ulstl.com
• USA Jobs (Federal Government) – usajobs.gov
• Veteran & Military Transition Center – Civilian careers, school, jobs, benefits
• Vocational Rehabilitation – VR | Offices: Downtown 877-2940, North 475-7999, South 877-1900, West 587-4877
• YouthBuild St. Louis City – 314-657-3519 | City program page
• YouthBuild St. Louis County (North Oaks Plaza) – 314-261-0202 | Info (ages 17-24, GED, apprenticeship, job placement)