Welcome to the Alvarado Public Library's Education Center

The Education Center page has been developed to provide on-line resources for education and financial aid. 
Curious about what type of college, trade school or university might be best for you? The sites listed below can help you.

Colleges & Universities

How do you find out which college or university you will like or which one offers the degree programs in which you are interested? A "virtual visit" is a good place to start. A real life visit is the next step.

2004 Texas Colleges and Universities Page - Students, parents, and educators may use this page to request college and university catalogues, admissions applications, and information about scholarships and financial aid. 

Colleges and Universities in Texas - sponsored by 50States.com - this site also includes links to online colleges and universities and technical institutes.

50states.com - includes an alphabetical listing with links to college and university wbesites for every state in the U.S. and a special link to Community Colleges.

Texas Colleges and Universities - part of the Minnie Steven Piper Foundation website in conjunction with Window on State Government website.

 US News College Resources website - includes valuables links and articles on America's best colleges, how to get started, choose the right school, build a great application and find money. 

Financial Aid & Scholarships

The websites listed below will help you find financial aid and scholarships in Texas and other states.

Alphabetical Index to Scholarships and Other Financial Aid Programs - links to private foundation scholarships, as well as various grants and loan programs.

Federal Financial Aid Programs - links to federal financial aid programs including Air Force ROTC Scholarship program, Army ROTC Scholarship program,  Navy-Marine Corps ROTC Scholarship Program,  Pell Grant, Federal Work Study program and others.

State of Texas Financial Aid - links to programs supported by the Texas government, which are available at almost all of the accredited public and independent colleges in the State of Texas.

GED Classes - You can take the GED test in Texas if you are:

• A resident of Texas or a member of the Armed Forces stationed in Texas

• At least 18 years old or older and have officially withdrawn from school

• OR at least 17 years old, officially withdrawn from school, and have the consent of your parent or guardian.

New!!!! GED Online Study Guides and Preparatory Tests:
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The following is a list of locations you can take GED or other adult basic education classes.  Please call the location for dates, times, and fees.

Trade Schools
How do you find out which trade school you will like or which one offers the training you need? 

The High School Graduate.com - informative website featuring links to profiles about various vocational/trade schools and colleges. 

Texas Trade Schools and Technical Colleges -  find specific programs or school locations.

Trade Schools Directory - includes links to trade schools for the following areas: 

Please feel free to send comments, favorite websites and suggestions to us. 
We want to give you the information you need.