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ERIC FirstSearch	Citations and full-text articles from journals and reports on education.	Click here from home.
Education Reference Collection Virtual Reference Library Gale	Over 330 encyclopedias and specialized reference sources. Includes Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans as well as other reference works related to education.	Click here from home.
Learning Express Library	Online practice tests for ACT, SAT, GED, TOEFL, GMAT, Postal Worker (473), Nursing School Entrance Exams and more.	Click here from home.

Free Web sites

Educators Reference Desk - Educational Web site with resources, lesson plans, question archives and gateway to educational materials (GEM).

College Illinois - Online application, plans, prices and college funding options.

Distance Learning - Information about choosing a long distance school, distant learning offers, online college, study skills and online resources.

FAFSA on the Web - A free educational application for federal student aid.

fastWEB! (Financial Aid Search Through the Web) - Listings of local, national and college-specific scholarships, college profiles and internships.

Federal School Code Search Page - Federal school codes listing.

Federal Student Aid - Federal student aid information regarding preparing, choosing, applying, funding, attending and repaying.

GreatSchools.net - Information on schools, school comparisons, college preparation, library resources and free educational newsletters.

Illinois State Board of Education - Covers a range of topics, including certification, curriculum, instruction and Illinois Learning Standards.

School Report Cards - School report card that includes composite ISAT scores, demographics on students and teachers, and district finances.