United States Senator Herb Kohl : Wisconsin

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  HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Thinking about college? These sites can make your search less daunting!

The University of Wisconsin Public School System
The University of Wisconsin System is composed of 13 four-year campuses, 13 two-year campuses and statewide UW-Extension. The site provides links which connect students to the home pages of different campuses. The site also offers a News & Events section which highlights current events and an employment section which lists employment opportunities by campus.
http://www.wisconsin.edu/

Wisconsin Private Colleges and Universities
This site offers an online resource to help students and their families select a college and apply for admission. It offers information on admissions applications for independent degree-granting colleges and universities within Wisconsin.
http://www.wisconsinmentor.org/

Wisconsin Technical Colleges
This site offers a plethora of information regarding the different Wisconsin technical colleges. The site explains the benefits of attending a technical college and specifies the various degrees and diplomas which one can receive.
http://www.witechcolleges.com/

UW-Extension
UW-Extension offers credit/non-credit programs through Wisconsin Public Television, Wisconsin Public Radio, 4-H/Youth Development, Learning Innovations, and the Pyle Center in Madison. UW-Extension has a presence on all 26 UW System campuses, as well as in all 72 Wisconsin counties, providing a wide variety of educational opportunities throughout the state.
http://www.wisconsin.edu/campuses/extensio.htm

Looking for advice?
Seeking out a college can be extremely confusing. There are so many questions, and it may seem as if the answers are unattainable. These web sites may have the answers you are looking for.
http://www.mycollegeguide.org/guru/
http://www.collegeview.com/college/ask_experts/

Concerned about tuition costs?

This page contains helpful links with information about financial aid.

In addition, my constituent services education page details how my office can help direct you to financial aid sources.

Want to serve at a Military Academy?

I have the honor each year of nominating young men and women from Wisconsin for selection to one of our four service academies for which a nomination is required: United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, West Point, and Naval Academies. This website contains more information about the qualifications and application process to receive a nomination

Interested in working in the United States Senate as a Page?

Each year, I sponsor two Wisconsin students to serve as Senate Pages. Each appointment is for one term: Fall, Spring, or Summer. Eligibility begins at the completion of the sophomore year and ends in August following the junior year. Learn more about the role a Page plays in the Senate and to obtain an application for a Page position.

Here are some other Government sites you might find interesting and helpful:

Senate.gov: Learn about the Senate's history and how the Senate works. Thomas.loc.gov: The Library Of Congress' Legislative Information System.
Whitehouse.gov: Learn about the history of the White House and take an online tour! Wisconsin.gov: The State of Wisconsin's official website - learn more about our great State!
Spaceflight.nasa.gov: NASA's spaceflight portal, learn about the Space Station & more! LOC.gov: The United States Library Of Congress - learn about the largest library in the world!
Firstgov.gov: The Federal government's online portal site, find agencies, info about services, and more! Supremecourtus.gov: The United States Supreme Court - learn about the Court, our judicial system, and much more!