Student Resources
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Resources listed here are intended to help students before, during, and after college!
Education
- CollegeBoard.com: Scholarship Search
- College Navigator to help “Find the right college for you,” from IES: Institute of Education Sciences
- FastWeb: Find information on colleges, scholarships, and more.
- Federal Student Aid: General information
- HomeworkLouisiana offers free online tutoring and academic resources!
- KnowHow2Go – Offers advice for students considering college.
- LOSFA: Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance
- Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance: Awards System (includes TOPS)
- Louisiana Board of Regents: to see how your courses will transfer, find the Master Course Articulation Matrix.
Career and Job
- careerbuilder.com: find jobs, post resumes, etc.
- CareerOneStop; sponsored by the U.S. Dept. Of Labor, includes information about careers, training, etc. See also:
- Toolkit to “research career information, training, or jobs.”
- Find Local Help to find local resources and services.
- Louisiana.gov: Jobs: Search for state and private-sector employment and other resources.
- Louisiana Workforce Commission works to connect businesses & jobs with people.
- Top rated Occupations: Find a Job or Explore Careers.
- My Life. My Way: Use this to estimate living expenses, and more.
- LED FastStart Recruiting! Search for jobs or click Get Started to upload your resume
- Monster search jobs, post resumes, and more.
- Occupational Outlook Handbook provides information on occupations, including job market and salary ranges.
- O*NET OnLine: Occupational Information Network provides occupational information to help with career choices, etc.
- LiveCareer offers resources and advice to find the job you want.
- USAJOBS: search for jobs with the Federal Government.
For more resources see our Career Information & Job Seeking Resources page.
Health
- CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: provides information on health and safety issues, data and statistics, and more.
- Louisiana Department of Health: information on & access to statewide services & resources.
- Office of Behavioral Health-Mental Health Services, of the Louisiana Dept. of Health & Hospitals
- Drink Smart offers information on making responsible choices when drinking.
- MedLinePlus offers reliable information on numerous health topics, medication, and more.
- RADD: Recording Artists, Actors and Athletes Against Drunk Driving
- WebMD offers information on health conditions, health topics, etc.
Personal Finance
- Create a Budget with Google Sheets
- Introduction to Managing Your Personal Finance Debts
- My Financial Mountain: Understanding Your Path to a Solid Financial Foundation
- Personal Finance 101: Everything You Need to Know
- Federal Trade Commision: The Latest in Consumer Advice
- Bankrate's Personal Finance Calculators
- Relocation Calculator Calculate the cost of living differences between two cities.
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River Parishes Community College also operates in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX, of the 1962 Educational Amendments and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. At RPCC the lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in Career and Technical classes and activities in our institution. The College is also in compliance with the Family Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-380) as amended by the (P.L. 95-568).