STUDENT RESOURCES
The following are websites that are helpful, and sometimes crucial, for students on the college-bound track.
FGCB Income and Eligibility Information
VIEW AND DOWNLOADÂ FGCB Enrollment Fee and Income Eligibility Guidelines.
CollegeBoard
www.collegeboard.com – The College Board administers the SAT examination, which most colleges require for admission. It also offers some helpful information and tools for college-bound students.
Federal Student Aid
www.fafsa.ed.gov – The college financial aid process begins with a form called the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All federal financial aid programs and all colleges require it to determine what grants and loans they can offer a college-bound student.
QuestBridge
http://questbridge.org – QuestBridge is a non-profit program that links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nation’s best colleges.
Maryland Higher Education Commission
https://mhec.maryland.gov/ – This website of the Maryland Higher Education Commission provides information about state financial aid and offers other college-bound resources.
Services 24/7
www.services247.umd.edu – Services 24/7 is an online directory for residents of Prince George’s County looking for organizations that provide human services – from child and youth services, to housing and foreclosure assistance, to veteran services, etc.
Find Your FGCB School
For students and their parents or guardians on topics such as the college admissions process, financial aid process, filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and what student support services will be available at colleges.
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