College Readiness
Saginaw Community Foundation Scholarships
The Saginaw Community Foundation has provided more than $2.3 million to area students to help with the cost of pursuing a post-secondary education. They now administer about 150 scholarships, helping to fulfill the wishes of donors who want to provide financial support to promising students in the Great Lakes Bay Region and throughout Michigan.
College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity. Register for the SAT or get ready with official practice tests and questions. There are separate pages for students, parents and educators.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
U.S. Department of Education free application for Federal Student Aid.
Community Resources
Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
Apply for employment and volunteer opportunities with the Public Libraries of Saginaw.
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Saginaw Teen Reads Blog
Check out the latest teen book reviews in a blog just for you!
Databases
21 Things 4 Students
Biography Reference Center
More than 450,000 biographies. Includes complete full text run of Biography Today and Biography Magazine as well as thousands of narrative biographies.
Britannica Fundamentals
Britannica School
Britannica School - Elementary
Britannica School - High
Britannica School - Middle
College Admissions Test Preparation
Practice tests, preparation eBooks, and tutorials for the ACT®, SAT, 12 AP subjects, PSAT/NMSQT, and TOEFL iBT® exams. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay. Create a free account to access tools to help you do well on your college admissions tests and essay.
College Board
Early World of Learning
Enciclopedia Estudiantil Hallazgos
Fact Monster
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Gale Virtual Reference Library
High School Equivalency Center
History Reference Center
Documents, photos, maps, film, and video from leading history journals. Also includes biographies of historical figures.
Khan Academy
LearningExpress Library
MasterFile Complete
Broad collection of popular full-text magazines and reference books. Contains Consumer Reports. Covers subjects including: business, health, education, fitness, sports and leisure, personal finance, general science, multicultural issues, DIY, and fashion. Also includes photos, maps, and flags.
NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList Plus
Contains information on over 260,000 fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Features lists of award-winning books, book discussion guides, Read-a-Like recommendations, and complete series information. Also includes reader ratings and reviews. Create your own reading wish list.