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Here you will find links to student resources outside the House of Representatives, from opportunities to serve your country to help getting into college and performing academic research.
Serve Your Country
Answer President Obama's call to serve your country and your community. Serve.gov makes it easy for you and all Americans not only to find ways to serve in your communities, but also to create and promote your own service projects.
Peace Corps
The Peace Corps was established by President Kennedy as a federal volunteer program with the mission to provide technical assistance, help people outside the United States understand the culture of the United States, and help Americans understand the culture of other countries.
Teach for America
Teach for America is the national corps of outstanding recent college graduates of all academic majors and career interests who commit two years to teach in urban and rural public schools.
Register to vote!
If you are 18 years of age and a United States Citizen, you can register to vote.
Academic Resources
The College Board
Register to take the SAT, look for colleges, plan for college, apply to colleges, and learn how to pay for college - all through the College Board website.
Federal College Loans
Find out how to apply for federal financial assistance.
Federal Student Aid Gateway
Source for free information, guidance and tools for federal student assistance.
Fullbright Program
Department of State sponsored international academic exchange program that allows students, scholars and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide.
Library of Congress Research Tools
The Library of Congress offers a wide variety of online databases and Internet resources to the public via the Web, including its own online catalog. In addition, LC provides an easy-to-use gateway for searching other institutions' online catalogs and extensive links to resources on the Internet.
Local Colleges and Universities
Information about colleges and universities in the 31st District.
Los Angeles Public Library
Search the L.A. Public Library catalog, order books, utilize research databases and browse the LAPL's extensive collection of historic photographs online.
Students.Gov
The official gateway to the United States federal government for students.
Smithsonian Education
Educational and research portal from our nation’s premier historical institution.
U.S. House of Representatives Education Resources
Provides educational resources related to the democratic process of the United States.
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