National Resources

You Gotta Know if You Wanna Go!  

The Internet contains a wealth of resources 2 help you plan, apply and pay for college.  Check out the websites below that can help you along your journey to college.  This list of websites is a mere sampling of the thousands available. 

Besides access programs, there are a variety of programs available in Wisconsin that can provide you with help and/or information about college.  These organizations may be available in your area:

YMCA

The YMCA of the USA, a leader in helping young people fully develop their potential, is the first national outreach partner of KnowHow2GO.   YMCAs with college preparation and teen leadership programs will be distributing information on KnowHow2GO.

YMCA Black and Hispanic Achievers programs at 165 centers nationwide will be actively participating in KnowHow2GO events and contests throughout the year.

What Kids Can Do, Inc.

What Kids Can Do, Inc. (WKCD) is a national not-for-profit organization founded in 2001 for the purpose of making public the voices and views of adolescents.  On its website, WKCD documents young people's lives, learning, and work, and their partnerships with adults both in and out of school.

Project GRAD

Project GRAD has a ten-year track record of successfully helping at risk students make it through K-12 school systems and graduate from college.