College and Career

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Whether you're planning for college or diving in to a career, the Library has resources to help you plan for life after high school.

Start with a Library Card

The Library has free access to online services and expert assistance for every step in your college or career planning journey. All you need is a library card.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

It's important to be prepared and apply early to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), opens a new window. View these FAQs, opens a new window for details on completing the FAFSA or use Brain Fuse’s Homework HelpNow for live support from experts and to find out what funds are available to you. FAFSA help is available Monday - Thursday from 2 - 11 p.m.

Career Help

Explore Career Options

Beyond the Tassel Series videos from CPS about job options
JA My Way career prep resources from Junior Achievement
The Makerspace at the downtown Main Library as well as other Makerspaces in select branches gives you hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies to get you ready for jobs or help you become an entrepreneur
My Next Move resources to explore career paths

Ohiohighered.org information about training programs & schools in Ohio

Get Job Training

Career Center job and training resources from Cincinnati State
Career Tech information on trade/technical schools from the Ohio Dept. Of Higher Education
Chatfield local college offering associate’s degrees

Choosing a Vocational School or Certification Program tips from the Federal Trade Commission
Equus Workforce Solutions local training program and paid internships for a variety of jobs
Great Oaks local training program to work in public safety, healthcare and more
Kable Academy local training for the tech/IT industry
Per Scholas local training for the tech/IT industry

Get Into College

Bearcats Tracker tips from UC on how to prepare for college
College Admissions videos to help you apply for college
Common College Application fill out this one application that is accepted at over 900 colleges
First in the Family resource to help students who are the first in their family to go to college