High School Students

College Planning Links

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA PLANNING WEBSITES

Below you will find links to the University of Alaska campuses’ admissions, financial aid, housing and student support services, as well as links to some of the frequently asked question pages and checklists.

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGE (UAA)

Admissions: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/financialaid/index.cfm
Housing: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/housing/prospective/index.cfm
Advising and Testing: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/advising-testing/index.cfm
Disability Support Services: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/dss/
Native Student Services: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/nss/
Checklist for Future Students: http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/prospective/checklist.cfm

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS (UAF)

Admissions: http://www.uaf.edu/admissions/index.html
Financial Aid: http://www.uaf.edu/finaid/index.html
Financial Aid-Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.uaf.edu/finaid/faq/index.html
Housing: http://www.uaf.edu/reslife/
Student Support Services: http://www.uaf.edu/sssp/index.html
Disability Services: http://www.uaf.edu/chc/disability.html
Rural Student Services: http://www.alaska.edu/uaf/ruralss/
To-Do List (a timeline for seniors): http://www.uaf.edu/admissions/todolist/index.html

COLLEGE OF RURAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CRCD), UAF

Student Resources: http://www.uaf.edu/rural/students.html
This link includes courses, student registration forms and individual campus contact information.

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA SOUTHEAST (UAS)

Admissions: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/admissions/admissions/index.html
Financial Aid: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/financial_aid/index.html
Housing: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/housing/
Student Services: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/student_services/index.html
Disability Support Services: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/dss/index.html
Native and Rural Student Center: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/nrsc/index.html\

Be sure to take a look at the frequently asked questions (FAQs) web pages! Many of your questions may be answered here!

General Admission FAQs: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/admissions/admissions/faq.html
Questions and Answers (about financial aid): http://www.uas.alaska.edu/financial_aid/quest-answers/faqcosts.html
Housing FAQs: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/housing/faq.html

Trail Guide, Life After High School: http://www.uas.alaska.edu/trailguide/
This college planning website was produced with a variety of partners and the University of Alaska Southeast. Check out their checklists, sample letters, budget worksheet, tips on how to succeed in college, and financial aid information.

OTHER COLLEGE PLANNING WEBSITES IN ALASKA

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education: http://alaskaadvantage.state.ak.us/
This site includes not only information on financial aid resources in Alaska, but has links to all the schools in Alaska, information on exchange programs, financial calculators and great tips on how to prepare for, choose and pay for college.

Note: visit the Schools tab of this website for contact information and web links to other colleges and universities within Alaska.

NATIONAL COLLEGE PLANNING SITES:

College Toolkit.Com: http://collegetoolkit.com/
This website is loaded with information to help you in planning for college and choosing a career. Here you can find interactive calculators, a variety of information guides, articles and advice about choosing and attending colleges, as well as career interest surveys.

Education Planner by American Education Services: http://www.educationplanner.com/education_planner/default.asp?sponsor=2859
Sponsored by American Education Services, this site includes career assessment tools, tools to help prepare for college, advice for how to select and apply to schools, and financial aid advice.

Career Voyages: http://www.careervoyages.gov/
Having trouble deciding which career to pursue? This site, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and U.S. Department of Education, focuses on 13 high growth industries including health care. Information is targeted to students, parents, advisors and career changes. You will find career videos, information on career paths, training and much more!

This page was last updated by Janice Troyer on May 03, 2007