College Fairs Christian College fairs sponsored by NACCAP College fairs sponsored by NACAC Types of Colleges & Universities Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (Christian liberal arts institutions). Association for Biblical Higher Education (Bible Colleges). State Universities Community Colleges Tribal Colleges Independant Colleges and Universities Coast Guard Academy Naval Academy US Merchant Marine Academy West Point Academy Air Force Academy
Recommended Interest Inventories Learning more about who you are can be a valuable source of information---especially when you are considering which major/career, at which college or university.  A couple of recommended Christian-based interest inventories are: The Call by Focus on the Family  Career Direct by Crown Financial Ministries    Recommended Campus Ministry Groups   For Christian students attending public or non-Christ centered colleges and universities--- involvement in a local church and a campus ministry group are essential to keeping your faith in God strong and growing.   The following student organizations are recommended to students: Campus Crusade       Intervarsity Navigators Fellowship of Christian Athletes   Recommended Study Abroad Programs   Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Educational Directories Unlimited   Recommended Program for Preparing Christian students for public or non-Christian universities   Summit Ministries Options for Students Not Ready for College Torchbearers Bible Schools Word of Life Bible Institute Fort Wilderness TruNorth Program	Financing Your Education Scholarships Institutional- check with the universities for their list of scholarships Outside Fastweb.com Scholarships.com Financial Aid Federal Financial Aid   Saving for College Yes, the expectation is that your family will have money to contribute toward the cost of higher education.  College savings can seem like a low priority when children are small--- especially with other more pressing financial needs.  The key is being disciplined and budgeting some money each month for college, even when the kids are younger.  There are a number of quality college savings tools including Coverdell Accounts, 529 Plans (www.collegesavings.org), and US Savings Bonds   Regardless of where you are in the timeline before college--- if you haven't already started saving, do so now.	Trends in Occupations and Career Descriptions A very helpful resource to explore the broad scope of career opportunities is the Occupational Outlook Handbook.