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The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity.

Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association is made up of over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education.

Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program. The organization also serves the education community through research and advocacy on behalf of students, educators and schools.

The FAFSA, officially known as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the form that families fill out to apply for federal grants, loans, and work-study funds for college students. It is administered by the U.S. Department of Education, which provides more than $150 billion in student aid each year.

The Department of Education makes available billions of dollars annually in financial aid to enable millions of students to attend college. If you're interested in applying for financial aid or just knowing about the many opportunities available, check out the Office of Postsecondary Education website.

This is one of the best collections of free student financial aid information on the World Wide Web. The Financial Aid Information Page provides a comprehensive, objective, and unbiased collection of annotated links to most financial aid resources on the Internet.

The Princeton Review is a leading provider of test preparation materials. They provide materials for a variety of standardized tests, including the SAT and ACT, through courses, books, computer software, audio tapes, and videos. Information is available to help students get ready for college and graduate school: including; Student Advocacy, Internships, Student Admissions information, and online college and university application generator.