In addition to this publication and other printed materials, a host of information about preparing for college is available through the Internet. Many families have access to the Internet through their schools or public libraries; some families have a connection to the Internet from a home computer.

Below you will find a short discussion of several sources of information, along with their "addresses" on the Internet. In the event that the "address" of a source changes, you should be able to locate information about preparing for college by searching with the use of phrases such as "college planning" or "preparing for college," or by searching with the name of the source instead of the Internet address.

Sources of Information

1. Internet Search Engines:

   The Library of Congress maintains a directory of Internet search tools for exploring the Internet. Many colleges, universities, and organizations listed in this guide maintain an Internet site. The search tools listed at the address below can help you find these sites and additional information about preparing for and paying for college.

   Address: http://lcweb.loc.gov/global/

2. The Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC):

   The Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC) makes a great deal of information available to help prospective college students prepare for college. Its information includes career planning and college selection information. The name of its Internet site is Adventures in Education.

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