Internet Resources
http://okhighered.org is the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education web site. It details everything you always wanted to know about the Oklahoma state system of higher education, but didn't know to ask. There is specific information about all of the state's colleges and universities; legislative updates; and financial aid. Two headings on their menu are of particular importance. Discover the promise of FREE tuition at any college or university in Oklahoma. Click on Oklahoma Promise to learn how this unique program will help pay for their student's college education if the family income at the time of application is less than $50,000. Application must be made no later than the end of the sophomore school year. Click on OKcollegestart.org. to take virtual campus tours, explore career interests, and prepare for the ACT with free test prep.
http://okcis.intocareers.org is the best source for comprehensive occupational, post-secondary school and financial aid information. It contains the latest national, Oklahoma and local labor market data and projections as well as information on Job interview preparation; Resume and cover letter creation; How to keep a job; Military Occupations.
To enter the OKCIS site:
- Go to http://okcis.intocareers.org
- Enter Username: edmondac and Password: okcis707
- Go to "My Portfolio" located in the upper right corner.
- Click on "Create My Portfolio."
- Complete the profile form and create a personal user name and password. (Students will then use their own user name and password instead of the school's to access okcis.
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