10 EXCELLENT REASONS NOT TO JOIN THE MILITARY

Resource Guide

College Funding: Scholarships, Grants, and Loans

FAFSA

Fastweb Search

College Board Search

Loan Finder

The Student Guide to Financial Aid (updated each year) -- Or call 800.433.3243

Free Scholarship Guide

I Can Afford College

College is Possible

College 411

Job Training

Apprenticeships

Job Corps

America's Career InfoNet

Americorps, VISTA, and the National Civilian Community Corps hire tens of thousands of people a year to do important, interesting work while earning money for college. Visit the Corporation for National Service, or call 800.942.2677.

Traveling and Adventure

Americorps and VISTA (see above)

Outward Bound

City Year

YouthBuild

Help Rebuild New Orleans

Student Conservation Association

Travel Opportunities

Internships Abroad

Bunac Working Adventures Worldwide

Art & Activism

Art in Action youth summer camp

Activist jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities

Many local organizations and community networks have youth guides to non-military futures that specifically list the resources available in a particular city or state. Contact local peace groups to find out if such a resources exists in your area.

Many cities also have local youth employment programs, such as American Youthworks in Austin, Texas. Contact your local city hall to find one near you.

Resource Guide compiled by Rae Abileah