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There are 13 resources
65 or Older? Go to College Tuition-Free!
(Separate Website)
See the "Golden Ager" program at the University of New Orleans. If you are over 65, you may be qualify to take courses for credit and tuition free (though some other fees and expenses apply). Click the link to learn more.
By: University of New Orleans
Center for Law and Education
(Separate Website)
Website of a non-profit advocacy and resource organization that has useful publications as well as online articles and links.
Louisiana Department of Education
(Separate Website)
Website of the state education agency, providing information for administrators, teachers, students, parents and the community.
Louisiana Education Information -- from the U.S. Department of Education
(Separate Website)
Check out this site for links to information about the education system in Louisiana. Statistics, resources, disabilty issues, lists of education-related agencies, and more.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance
(Separate Website)
Website has information about student loans, scholarships and grants, and work study. You can enroll in the subsidized Student Tuition Assistance and Revenue Trust (START) program, and access TOPS information.
By: State of Louisiana
New Orleans Parents' Guide to Public Schools
(Separate Website)
Information about New Orleans public schools.
By: New Orleans Parent Organizing Network
Office of Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
Website of the principal adviser to the U.S. Secretary of Education on civil rights issues. Has information about filing a complaint.
Parents -- Information about Schools and Education
(Separate Website)
See this site for information about schools and your child's education, from the U.S. Department of Education. Get information about schools, about how to help your child do well in school, planning for college and more.
By: U.S. Department of Education
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Spanish / Español
Save Our Schools -- New Orleans Information
(Separate Website)
Site includes a chart indicating which organizations/networks run which schools in New Orleans.
By: Save Our Schools
Save Our Schools -- New Orleans Information
(Separate Website)
The Public school organizational chart shows which organizations/networks run which schools in New Orleans.
By: Save Our Schools
Student Aid for College and other Information
(Separate Website)
See this site for information about how to find a college and how to get aid to help pay for college. Learn more about other education issues.
By: U.S. Departmenet of Education
U.S. Department of Education
(Separate Website)
Official U.S. website provides a wealth of information for teachers, students and parents.
U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid
(Separate Website)
The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs are the largest source of student aid in America. This separate website gives you access to and information about grants, loans and work-study programs.
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