Academic Resources and Links

Financial Aid

  • Fastweb.com
    The Internet's largest free scholarship search site.
  • Fafsa.ed.gov
    The Federal Student Aid website
  • Kaplan's Financial Aid Page
    Tons of information on financial aid for graduate and undergraduate students.
  • Grants Net 
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Website maintains a directory of websites used to find, exchange, and provide government resources to the general public.
  • Asian Business Association of Los Angeles
    This year the organizations will be awarding four $1000 scholarships to Asian/Pacific Islander college or professional trade school students.
  • The Lagrant Foundation
    Your essay must include your career goals, accomplishments and the reasons why you should be selected for the award. Award Varies.
  • Latino Scholarships
    This site lists private organizations that provide scholarships to Latinos.
  • TextBookX.com Scholarship
    To apply for this scholarship, you must write an essay on the following topic: What is a nation? In responding to this question, you must make reference to one book that has had a significant influence on your thoughts. Award Amount ranges from $250 - $1,500.
  • HSF General College Scholarship 
    Designed to assist students of Hispanic heritage to obtain a college degree.

  • Procter & Gamble Company Scholarship               
    Designed to provide financial resources to outstanding Latino undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the STEM field.

Should You Study Abroad?

 Studying abroad can be one of the most enriching adventures you can take while in college. You get to go somewhere far away for an entire semester, meet new people, eat new food, see new things, and go to school too! If you make the best of it, the experience can be just like an extended vacation (with school work).

Several ISAE students have studied abroad and in other schools here in the U.S. April McClellan and Connie Moreno, two ISAE Peer Advisors, have studied abroad in London! Most students can currently "Study Abroad" in the continental United States (i.e., Boston, Washington D.C.), or overseas. Universities are available for the Study Abroad program are located all over the world! From Argentina to Zimbabwe. From France to Japan. From Ireland to South Africa. Whatever your interests there is sure to be a Study Abroad program for you. Speak to your ISAE Counselor to see how you can prepare for this experience

Academic Success 

  • Ask the Dietitian
    A great site for sound nutritional advice. Performance in any endeavor begins with a healthy mind and body. Visit this site for great articles on how to achieve a healthy lifestyle.
  • Bartleby.com
    Books online and it's free!! Read Elements of Style; a great book on the mechanics of proper grammar and good writing.

General College Resources

  • Achieva.com- This is an excellent website with everything you need to start the college search process from choosing a college to getting financial aid. This site also offers the "Proven 9 Step Process" article above, as well as test prep materials, scholarship information and a lot more.
  • College Center - The mission of this site is "to provide advice to students and parents about selecting appropriate colleges and universities, financing college costs, and choosing the school that is most suitable to the student's academic and career interests and family finances." Here you will find great free information about this entire process, which you can customize for your student and family.

Math Assistance

Oral Presentation Tips and Strategies

How to Get Started on a Research Paper

Resources

Library of Congress

Study Guides and Strategies

Time Management

Writing Tips