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  • Books & Media
    • New & Upcoming
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    • Staff Favorites
    • Reader Resources
    • hoopla
    • BiblioBoard
  • Services
    • Library Cards & Borrowing
    • Public Computers & Internet Access
    • Print, Copy, Fax, Scan
    • Meeting & Study Rooms
    • Additional Services
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    • Research & Learning Tools
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    • Job Seekers
    • Older Adults
    • Social Services
  • Kids
    • New & Recommended
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    • Teens
    • Teachers & Parents
    • Events for Kids
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Resources for Teens

College Preparation Resources

The Library has Books and eBooks to help you prepare for college entrance exams, find scholarships, finance a college education, and more. Please Contact Us for assistance locating these items.

ACT, SAT & Preliminary SAT (PSAT)

  • ACT Homepage: Find testing dates, register for the exam, and locate preparation help.
  • PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (NMSQT): Locate testing dates, register, and find additional information.

Financial Aid & Scholarships

  • Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC): State agency dedicated to helping students and their parents prepare and pay for college. Locate information on scholarships, grants, and more.
  • U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) College Preparation Checklist: Provides year-by-year information for academic and financial planning.
  • USDOE Federal Student Aid: Find information on aid eligibility and financing options.
  • USDOE Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): The FAFSA is required in order to receive federal aid.
  • FinAid: Locate scholarship opportunities and information about additional financial aid options.

Colleges & Programs

  • Illinois Colleges & Universities: Learn about colleges located in Illinois; locate information on college costs and financial planning.
  • National Center for Education Statistics – College Navigator: Find colleges based on tuition costs, degrees and programs offered, location, and more.

Jobs & Career Planning

For information on finding a job or planning your career, please see our Job Seekers & Career Exploration page.

DMV Permit Practice Test Database

  • Illinois DMV Permit Test: This practice test helps individuals who wish to obtain an Illinois driver’s license prepare for the exam. Questions come directly from the Illinois DMV Driver’s Handbook.

Kids

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