Family Toolbox Master Index

An index to resources available through the Family Toolbox. Each listing is coded for what it is, a book, PDF, or webpage. Each listing is also linked to the source online, or the document stored in files and folders in Dropbox. If you are viewing this document on a computer, simply click the listing and it will open the document you want to find.

Technology Cheat Sheet: A quick guide to MAP technology

Book List

Middle School Resources:

Supporting Students in their transition to Middle School

Webpages Index

High School Resources:

Applying to College

Planning Documents

 Family Action Plan - 11th Grade Checklist

College Planning By Season- 11th Grade Checklist

Family Action Plan - 12th Grade Checklist

 College Planning by Season- 12th Grade Checklist

 FAME College Road Map

Higher Education Planning Resources in Maine

25 Common Myths About College

College Application Process Overview

New England Board of Higher Education Article: The Future of the Skilled Labor Force

Deciding on a College:

Guide to New England Colleges and Universities

Maine College Info Sheets

Choosing Schools

Campus Visit/Campus Interview

College Visit Checklist

Questions to Ask on a College Visit

College Visit Questions 2

Sample College Interview Questions

Completing the Application

NYTimes Article: College Gauge Applicants’ Creativity

Letters of Recommendation

Princeton Review College Essay Writing

Webpages Index- Applying

Financial Aid

General:

Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) YouTube Channel

FAME Webinar List

Federal Student Aid YouTube Channel

Parent Financial Aid Checklist

Financial Aid Comparison Worksheet

Questions to Ask to UnderstandYour Financial Aid Award

Federal Vs. Private Loans

New England Journal of Higher Education: Public Higher Education Finance

New England Journal of Higher Education: Debt for Diploma System

Press Herald: Tax Credit Program for Maine College Graduates

Parents Financial Aid Check List

MPBN Story: My InTuition

Webpages Index- Financial Aid

Scholarship:

Scholarship Application Tracking Tool

Maine Community Foundation

Mitchell Institute

FAME Scholarship Search

2017 Scholarship List, Compiled

Transitions

♪Maine Calling: Freshman Survival Tips

Maine Calling Notes

HuffingtonPost: Parents Lost in the College Transition

High School to College Transition – Part 1 – The Freshman Myth

High School to College Transition – Part 2 – Academic Expectations

High School to College Transition – Part 3 – Social Challenges

Letting Go: Tips for Parents of New College Students

Questions for parent/student conversation about college transition

“A Walk in their Shoes: First Generation College Students” – short video series

Leadership

Deciding on a Career Path- “Why Some of Us Don’t Have One True Calling”

The Key to Success - “Grit”

Everyday Leadership (Ted Talk)

College Resources:

Web Pages Index College

Freshman

♪Maine Calling: Freshman Survival Tips

Maine Calling Notes

Questions to ask about your Financial Aid Award

Why We All Need to Practice Emotional First Aid

MPBN Story: My InTuition

Senior

Press Herald: Tax Credit Program for Maine College Graduates