College Information

Plan for College

College Board's Big Future

Free online planning guide to help students take the right first step after high school. Discover careers and find colleges based on what's important to you as well as ways to pay for college.

College Scorecard

Search and compare colleges: their fields of study, costs, admissions, results, and more. From the U.S. Department of Education.

California Community Colleges

Official website of The California Community Colleges, a part of the state's public higher education system alongside the University of California system and the California State University system.

Pay for College

FAFSA

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

Test Prep & College Access

Peterson’s Test Prep

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Online tool for standardized test preparation, researching and selecting college and graduate schools, finding tuition assistance and exploring careers.

Study Smart Tutors

Free SAT prep, college essay and admissions workshops for SF 9–12th graders—online & in-person—led by expert facilitators.

Trade Schools

City College of San Francisco - Tools and Trades

Learn about all the programs in tools and trades currently offered at City College of San Francisco.

State of California – Department of Industrial Relations Apprenticeships

Search for available apprenticeships by county and occupation including minimum age required as well as education, physical and other requirements.

Apprenticeship USA

Discover apprenticeships across industries, how programs are started by employers, and how to become an apprentice.

SFPL Job Training and Apprenticeship

Library-picked resources on internships, vocational training (online and in-person), apprenticeships, and volunteering.