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September 15, 1999
Access America for Students
http://www.students.gov
GRADE LEVEL: 11 to 12, Parents, Professionals
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CONTENT:
Access America for Students is a U.S. Government initiative to support students by providing easy electronic access to federal agencies and organizations. The site includes resources to help plan for college, find a career, and more.
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AESTHETICS:
The site is well laid out and has a few simple graphics.
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ORGANIZATION:
Using the home page is the best way to navigate. A warning message pops up when the user chooses a link that will take him or her out of Access America. This can happen regularly, so be sure to bookmark the site for easy return.
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REVIEW:
Access America was set up to provide support services to post-secondary students in the United States. The site provides information on financial aid opportunities, careers in the federal government, internships and fellowships, taxes, and other federal services. Several comprehensive support-service resources, still in development, have pilot programs at university campuses around the country. These programs include SAM (Student Account Manager), which offers help managing financial aid and student loans; WAVE (Web Automated Verification of Enrollment), which helps students eligible for VA benefits; and USACareers, which provides tools for self-assessment, career planning, and job searching. USACareers is also available by subscription. High-school counselors and all college-minded students should check out this site!
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