Pennsylvania Career Zone

This website provides tools and assessments for career exploration and preparation.

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Category: Career Exploration & Assessments, Tools for Advisers
Publication Date: 2018

DC Public Benefits

DC residents can explore this website to apply for public benefits by DC's Department of Human Services. Benefits include Financial Assistance/TANF, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program/SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), and Medical Assistance.

Source: DC Department of Human Services
Category: Local Social Services
Publication Date: 2018

Questions and Answers: Financial Aid and Undocumented Students

The US Department of Education - Federal Student Aid Office compiled this list of questions and answers about federal student aid eligibilty and application for undocumented (Dreamers and DACA) students.

Source: US Department of Education - Federal Student Aid Office
Category: Financial Aid
Publication Date: 2015

Re-Engagement Center Intake Form

School counselors can use this sample intake form to gather information about student's background, supports needed, and future plans.

Source: School District of Philadelphia
Category: College Planning and Assessments, Tools for Advisers

Re-Engaging Disconnected Youth in Washington, DC

This excerpt describes local efforts supporting disconnected youth in Washington, DC, including public charter and alternative education programs, GED preparation programs, GED/workforce development blended programs, job training programs, and other programs.

Category: College Planning and Assessments, Tools for Advisers, Current Research

DC Summer Food Finder

This website helps children and families in Washington, DC find free and healthy summer meals in their neighborhood.

Source: American Institutes for Research (AIR)
Category: Local Social Services
Publication Date: 2018

Types of Financial Aid

The US Department of Education - Federal Student Aid Office produced this brochure about the three types of federal student aid: grants, loans, and work-study.

Source: US Department of Education - Federal Student Aid Office
Category: Financial Aid

Upwardly Global

Upwardly Global helps immigrants and refugees eliminate employment barriers and integrate into the US workforce, providing an online Job Search Program and professional licensing guides.

Source: Upwardly Global
Category: Career Exploration & Assessments
Publication Date: 2019

Virginia Williams Family Resource Center

The Virginia Williams Family Resource Center connects DC families experiencing homelessness with Homeless Services, TANF Assistance, Food Stamps, Medicaid, and Child Care Services. The center is located at 920-A Rhode Island, NE.

Source: DC Department of Human Services
Category: Local Social Services
Publication Date: 2018