Library Resources

The Library's collection of licensed databases & E-Reference Books may include information on this topic; these are commercial, copyrighted materials that PGCMLS licenses for the reference and research needs of its customers; often this material comes directly from printed books. Most of these databases may be accessed remotely, while a few are available only to users on PC's in our Branches.

Web Resources

General Education | Public Schools | Adult Education | Distance and Vocational Education | Colleges and Universities | Financial Aid

General Education

• About.com Education
  Primary, secondary, college, adult and continuing education, history, and student and teacher resources.

• Maryland Education
  Maryland public and private schools, colleges and universities, vocational schools and educational resources.
• Prince George's County Public Schools
  Information and links for students, parents and teachers.

Adult Education

• GED: Important Facts
  General information about the GED, including the subjects and types of questions covered by the exam.
• How to get a GED in Maryland
  An informative page from the Maryland State Library Resource Center on how to get a GED in Maryland.
• Learn-A-Test
  Practice tests for college entrance, employment, and citizenship. Tutorials in basic skills for math, reading, and writing. (Remote access available.)

• Electronic Campus
  Marketplace of electronically delivered programs and courses offered by scores of colleges and universities; search by subject, level, institution and state.
• Free-ed.net: Free Education on the Internet
  Complete courses and tutorials for more than 180 different vocational and academic disciplines -- no books to buy, no hidden fees; many courses include quizzes and exams.

• Braintrack University Index
  Offers links to over 8300 universities, colleges and technical schools in 194 countries.
• CollegeNET
  Find the ideal college by region, college sports, major, tuition, and other criteria. Review, compare, and sort schools, search for scholarships and apply online.
• Community College Directory
  Link to nearly 1300 community colleges offering online and campus general education, associate and bachelor degrees, career education and vocational training.
• Majors and Careers Central
  Select one of many majors and find out whether you are personally suited to study the subject, what to look for in prospective schools, typical courses and related fields.
  
• Princeton Review
  Explore schools and careers, improve test scores and skills, find scholarships and financial aid and more.

• College Savings Plans of Maryland
  Program information about two convenient, flexible and affordable ways to save for college: The Maryland Prepaid College Trust and the Maryland College Investment Plan.
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
  Complete and submit the FAFSA electronically.
• FastWEB
  FastWEB provides an online search of 1.3 million scholarships worth $3 billion. Create a personal profile to receive a list of exactly those scholarships matching your skills and interests.
• FinAid: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
  Comprehensive, independent and objective guide to financial aid.