Welcome to the Alvarado Public Library's Education Center


Thinking about what to do after high school?  Looking for continuing education or GED classes? Going for a Masters or other degree?

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  • At least 18 years old or older and have officially withdrawn from school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

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.

Arlington Literacy Center
401 West Sanford
817-275-1711		 Arlington Public Library- East Branch 
1624 New York Ave.
817-275-3321
Arlington Workforce Learning Center 
3701 South Cooper
817-557-8520 

GED classes are  no longer being offered at the Burleson Pulic Library.  Information about classes in Burleson is available through:
Burleson Community Education,  
525 SW Johnson Avenue, Burleson, TX 76028
Phone: 817-447-5729   Mobile: 817-360-4921  
Fax: 817-447-5828
 http://www.burlesoncommunityeducation.com/
Cleburne Adult Education
425 N. Granbury
Cleburne, TX 76033
(817) 202-1106

Crowley High School Library
1005 Main Street
Crowley TX 76036
817 297-5814 
(Ask for Community Education)
TCC Southeast Campus
2100 Southeast Parkway
817-515-3020		 University of Texas at Arlington
1225 West Mitchell 
817-272-7292

 

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: 

  • Aviation Mechanic

  • Automotive

  • Business 

  • Carpentry

  • Criminal Justice

  • Culinary

  • Design

  • Diesel Mechanic

  • Electrician Trade

  • Graphic Design

  • Gunsmithing

  • Health Care

  • HVAC Training

  • Legal

  • Locksmithing

  • Motorcycle Repair

  • Plumbing

  • Real Estate

  • Technology

  • Truck Driving

  • Travel

  • Tourism

 

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

 

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