College and Career Corner offers free resources and advising services to high school students in Scottsdale preparing for college and future careers.

Located in Civic Center Library's Knowasis Teen Center, 3839 N. Drinkwater Blvd. Scottsdale, AZ 85251

One-on-One Coaching

Meet with a College and Career Corner advisor to further your college and career planning. Advisors are available Monday-Friday from 3-5 pm by appointment. Walk-ins will be accommodated when possible. Our team of advisors help students in the following topics:

  • Find a major/trade school
  • Career matching/planning
  • FAFSA assistance
  • Scholarship and financial aid assistance
  • College essays and applications
  • SAT/ACT prep

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Prepare for College Admission Tests

Find test prep books at the College and Career Corner to help prepare for the ACTs, SATs, GED and more!

ACT
The ACT (American College Test) is a multiple-choice college entrance exam used to determine college admissions. The purpose of the ACT is to measure a high school student’s readiness for college.

PSAT
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) provides practice for the SAT and determines eligibility for the National Merit Scholarship Program.

SAT
The SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test, formerly known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a standardized test widely used for college admissions and is designed to asses a student’s readiness for college level work.

Peterson’s Test Prep
Prepare for standardized tests with Peterson's Test Prep. This valuable resource includes full-length practice tests for GED, SAT, ACT, AP, PSAT and more. You will need a Scottsdale Public Library card.

Learn about College Majors and Careers

CareerOneStop
CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor and is a source for career exploration, training and jobs.

O*NET Online
O*NET Online offers tools for career exploration and has detailed descriptions of occupations.

Financial Aid and Scholarship

FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is a form used to apply for federal financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study funds and loans for college, career/trade school or graduate school.

Arizona Student Financial Aid Programs
A one-stop resource to all state grants, scholarships and forgiveable loans.

Candid – Foundation Directory
This database helps individuals seeking grants, scholarships or fellowships find and connect with funders. Access is in-house only.

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Where's My Financial Aid?
Next Steps After Submitting the 2023−24 FAFSA Form
FAFSA: Determining Your Dependency Status
Types of Federal Student Aid