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Useful Links for Students
Consumer Protection Division of the Attorney General's Office, regulations For Private Home Study, Business, Technological, Social Skills and Career Schools - and Correspondence and other (940 CMR 3.10). U.S. ESE Link to Closed Schools U.S. ESE Link to Procedures for Requesting a Discharge of Your Federal Student Loans Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) of the U.S. Department of Education has just launched a program and Web page entitled "Think College". Designed for every potential college student, from those returning to vocational and technical schools later in life to middle schoolers, the site offers tips and encouragement on everything from student loans, links to schools and sites, to how to apply. Occupational Outlook Handbook 2004/2005 is the premier Government publication on career guidance and provides essential information concerning changes in the world of work and the qualifications that will be necessary for tomorrow's workers from the U.S. Department of Labor. Student Guide to Federal Financial Aid Programs is an overview of current federal financial aid programs. American Student Assistance (ASA) - 1-800-999-9080 for information on discharging federal student loans. The Massachusetts Association of Private Career Schools (MAPCS) is a non-profit membership association of private career schools and colleges that offer training in a wide variety of career fields and occupations. Visit www.mapcs.org for quick access to school listings (MAPCS members only) and courses offered; look up schools by Field of Career Training, Location, or School Name, with contact information and links directly to individual schools' websites and e-mail for those seeking additional information. Graduates can earn diplomas, certifications, professional licenses or associate degrees. ABE Transitions to Community College Programs are for those entering college for the first time, which can be challenging, particularly if the student is coming from an adult basic education program. Often the gap between achieving the high school equivalency diploma (GED) or Adult Diploma (ADP/EDP) can be enormous. The Massachusetts Transition Programs are designed especially for those who are interested in exploring and accessing higher education, but may be unsure about what the college experience entails. The Transition programs will ease the transition and assist the student in exploring and learning about college life, including accessing services and successful achievement of academic goals as needed for career and further education and training opportunities. Please see the attached directory of Massachusetts Transitions Programs for contact information.
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