Helpful Resources
Scholarships
- Highline College Financial Aid Web site
- www.WashBoard.org -Scholarship search for Washington students.
- www.fastweb.com -Information on diverse scholarships.
- College Board's Scholarship Search
- wiredscholar.com
- collegescholarships.com
- SmartScholar
- Click here to find out what scholarships are offered by individual four-year colleges.
- Scholarship
Scams
Colleges Offering Reduced Tuition
- Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) Enroll at participating two-and four-year colleges outside of WA state at a reduced tuition rate.
Search for Baccalaureate Colleges
- Search for Colleges Alphabetically
- Search for Colleges by State
- www.collegeboard.com Search for colleges by location, costs, majors.
- U.S.News College Rankings-show rankings of colleges/programs.
- www.princetonreview.com --search for information on baccalaureate colleges and universities, find out how to choose a major, search for scholarships and review college rankings.
- College Navigator -Another way to search for and compare colleges on all sorts of criteria including costs, majors offered, size of school, campus safety, and graduation rates.
- National Student Exchange (NSE) --The National Student Exchange (NSE) is a program for undergraduate exchange within the United States and Canada. Pay your home campus tuition or resident tuition at your host campus.
- Project Opportunity -help plan your transfer to the private baccalaureate colleges in Washington state.
- Take a Virtual Tour of U.S. College Campuses.
Search for Community Colleges
- Washington Community and Technical Colleges - find links to all community colleges in Washington, their catalogs and access to your transcripts.
- Community Colleges by State
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Checkoutacollege.org -find colleges/programs at WA
community & technical colleges; explore
careers.
Majors & Careers
- www.collegeboard.com -Investigate careers and majors.
- www.collegesource.org- Search for universities that offer your academic major ~ click on "search"
- Washington Occupational Information Service (WOIS) Provides current information on occupations, educational programs and postsecondary schools in Washington state. Important Note: If WOIS is accessed from an off-campus location, a password is required. Contact Highline's Counseling Office (206-592-3353) to obtain the password.
Major Related Websites
Education
- www.teachwashington.org -Look for universities that offer teaching programs plus other useful educational resources.
- www.educationdegree.com A directory of teacher education programs across the United States.
- www.teachercertificationdegrees.com/careers-Information about teacher certification and careers.
Nursing
Transfer Newsletters
- Highline Community College Transfer Newsletter (archived issues) -features transfer student, transfer tips, scholarship search, special college or major.
- UW Seattle Transfer E-Newsletter - highlights new UW programs, application deadlines, transfer tips and resources, featured transfer student.
Central Washington University-Des Moines
Transfer
Information
- Central Washington University-Des Moines Campus -lists degree programs and description of majors
- CWU Dual Admission
- Majors Offered--find out what majors are offered and admissions requirements
- Directory of CWU-Des Moines Faculty/Staff
- Contact Information
UW Seattle Transfer Information
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Admission
- College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADR)-Most undergraduate applicants must complete a minimum level of preparation in six subject areas.
- Writing a Personal Statement for Transfer Admission
- Transfer E-Newsletter -Quarterly newsletter highlighting transfer tips, featured transfer student, UW majors, new programs, info regarding changes in admissions requirements, etc.
- Academic Planning Sheets for Undergraduate Majors -helps students plan for their UW majors while at Highline.
- Course Equivalency Guide -shows how Highline courses transfer to the UW.
- Transfer Thursdays Info Sessions -Highline students planning to transfer to UW Seattle SHOULD attend this session. Topics covered include admissions requirements, major requirements, meet with departmental advisor, etc.
- Undergraduate Advising Office - a valuable UW website to help you plan your transfer. The site also has information about how to choose a major, what majors and minors are offered, etc.
- Policies/Admission Guidelines/Resources for Transfer Students
- English Language Proficiency Requirement for New Freshmen and Transfer Students