Where Can I Get More Information on College? (continued)

3. Math:
   National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
   1906 Association Drive
   Reston, VA 22091
   Phone: 1-800-235-7566
   Fax: 703-476-2970
   www.nctm.org

4. Arts:
   Music Educators National Conference
   1806 Robert Fulton Drive
   Reston, VA 20191-4348
   Phone: 1-800-828-0229
   Fax:: 703-860-1531
   www.menc.org

5. Civics and Government:
   Center for Civic Education
   5146 Douglas Fir Road
   Calabasas, CA 91302
   Phone: 1-800-350-4223
   Fax: 818-591-9330
   www.civiced.org

6. Foreign Language:
   American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
   6 Executive Plaza
   Yonkers, NY 10701-6801
   Phone: 914-963-8830
   Fax: 914-963-1275
   www.actfl.org

7. Geography:
   National Geographic Society
   P.O. Box 10597
   Des Moines, IA 50340
   Phone: 1-800-368-2728
   Fax: 515-362-3366
   www.nationalgeographic.org

8. Science:
   National Research Council
   National Science Education Standards Project
   2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
   Washington, DC 20418
   Phone: 202-334-1399

Publications on Educational Standards

1. Making Standards Matter: A Fifty-State Progress Report on Efforts to Raise Academic Standards. American Federation of Teachers, Educational Issues Department, 555 New Jersey Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001, 1998. Available for $10 prepaid from the AFT order department (item #263) or find at www.aft.org/edissues/standards99/index.htm

2. Continuing the Commitment: Essential Components of a Successful Education System. The Business Roundtable. Education Public Policy Agenda. Washington, DC, May 1995.

Information About AmeriCorps

For information about AmeriCorps, call: 1-800-94-ACORPS (1-800-942-2677) or TDD 1-800-833-3722. Visit www.americorps.org on the World Wide Web.

Information About Opportunities in the Armed Forces

1. The U.S. Army: Call 1-800-USA-ARMY

2. The U.S. Air Force: Call 1-800-423-USAF

3. The U.S. Navy: Call 1-800-USA-NAVY

4. The U.S. Marines: Call 1-800-MARINES

5. The U.S. Coast Guard: Call 1-800-424-8883

6. The U.S. Army Reserve: Call 1-800-USA-ARMY

7. The U.S. Navy Reserve: Call 1-800-USA-USNR

8. The U.S. Air Force Reserve: Call 1-800-257-1212

9. The U.S. Army National Guard: Call 1-800-638-7600

10. The ROTC: Call 1-800-USA-ROTC

Information Available Through the Internet About Planning for College

In addition to this publication and other printed materials, a host of information about preparing for college is available through the Internet. Many families have access to the Internet through their schools or public libraries; some families have a connection to the Internet from a home computer.

Below you will find a short discussion of several sources of information, along with their "addresses" on the Internet. In the event that the "address" of a source changes, you should be able to locate information about preparing for college by searching with the use of phrases such as "college planning" or "preparing for college," or by searching with the name of the source instead of the Internet address.

Sources of Information

1. Internet Search Engines:

   The Library of Congress maintains a directory of Internet search tools for exploring the Internet. Many colleges, universities, and organizations listed in this guide maintain an Internet site. The search tools listed at the address below can help you find these sites and additional information about preparing for and paying for college.

   Address: http://lcweb.loc.gov/global/

2. The Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC):

   The Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC) makes a great deal of information available to help prospective college students prepare for college. Its information includes career planning and college selection information. The name of its Internet site is Adventures in Education.

   Address: http://www.tgslc.org

3. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC):

   The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) also provides information over the Internet about preparing and paying for college.

   Address: http://www.isac1.org

4. The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid:

   The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid provides links to sources of information about student financial aid.

   Address: http://www.finaid.org

5. The College Board:

   The College Board is a national membership association of schools and colleges whose aim is to help students attend college. Use the address below to access information offered by the College Board.

   Address: http://www.collegeboard.org

6. The Student Loan Marketing Association (Sallie Mae):

   The Student Loan Marketing Association (Sallie Mae) is a provider of financial services and operational support for higher education. Use the address below to access information offered by Sallie Mae on planning for college.

   Address: http://www.salliemae.com

7. The U.S. Department of Education:

   The U.S. Department of Education and its Office of Postsecondary Education have information that may be of use to you. The Student Guide is available over the Internet from the Education Department.

   U.S. Department of Education (ED)
   Address: http://www.ed.gov

   ED's Office of Postsecondary Education
   Address: http://www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/index.html

   The Student Guide
   Address: http://www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide

   Think College Early
   Address: http://www.ed.gov/thinkcollege

8. The Consumer Information Center in Pueblo, Colo.:

   This volume, Preparing Your Child for College, is available through the Internet from the electronic arm of the Government Document Distribution Center in Pueblo, Colorado.

   Address: http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/prepare.htm

   You can also see this booklet by using the following address at the Department of Education's World Wide Web and gopher sites:

   World Wide Web:

   Address: /pubs/Prepare/

   Gopher:

   Address: gopher.ed.gov

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