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CROWNS College & Career RESOURCES



Helping our GEMS prepare for their BRIGHT futures is something we are committed to at Diamond In The Rough.  Through our CROWNS College & Career Program, our team provides resources and curated content that will help girls and families navigate the planning process with less stress and more focus.  Please browse our list of essential resources that you may find helpful as you plan, and don't forget to tap into our regular CROWNS Cafe's where we host workshops and webinars on a regular basis.

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High School Students & Parents

Receive college advice, college admission applications, tips on paying for college, financial aid, scholarships, apply online for admission, access online applications and more.

A MUST HAVE for all

High School Students & Parents

A wealth of information provided by The College Board to help students make the right decision concerning their futures.  Complete with college & career assessments, testing tools & resources and so much more.

Dual Enrollment

The mission of HelloCollege is to provide genuine, personalized college planning guidance that improves acceptance rates, minimizes debt, and matches students with their ideal college and career paths. Click here for detailed instructions.

Scholarship Resources

Fastweb is the premier online resource for paying and preparing for college. Since 1995, we have excelled in providing students with the resources to realize their educational pursuits, from the time they begin their college search in high school, to the day they land their first job after graduation.

Georgia Student Finance Commission

GSFC is one of the most successful state student aid operations in the nation.  Since its inception in 1965, GSFC has grown to be the administrator of more than 20 state- and lottery-funded scholarships, grants and service-cancelable loan programs that ensure Georgians have an opportunity to access education beyond high school.

College Fit Finder

Since 1995, College Express has had a mission to help connect students with the right schools for them. Join thousands of other students and start your search with CollegeXpress today.

Scholarship Resources

Founded in 1998, Scholarships.com has helped students find money for college and learn about the entire financial aid process. They are among the most widely-used and trusted free college scholarship search and financial aid information resources on the Internet and have been recognized by high schools, colleges and universities nationwide, among others.

United Negro College Fund

UNCF envisions a nation where all Americans have equal access to a college education that prepares them for rich intellectual lives, competitive and fulfilling careers, engaged citizenship and service to our nation. The United Negro College Fund UNCF's 23 local offices help students, alumni and supporters connect with resources, events and initiatives in their communities.

College Fit Finder

Since 1995, College Express has had a mission to help connect students with the right schools for them. Join thousands of other students and start your search with CollegeXpress today.

College Preparation Services

The mission of HelloCollege is to provide genuine, personalized college planning guidance that improves acceptance rates, minimizes debt, and matches students with their ideal college and career paths

Online & Hybrid College Options

With more than 30 institutions statewide offering fully online or hybrid degree options, students can select from an array of academic programs.  Click here for a list of the best in Georgia.

College Fit Finder

Since 1995, College Express has had a mission to help connect students with the right schools for them. Join thousands of other students and start your search with CollegeXpress today.

College Fit Finder

Niche allows students to read more than 1 million in-depth student reviews on more than 8,000 schools, get college recommendations, explore majors, and get matched to more than 3.2 million scholarships

College Application Resource

​Common App is a place for you to learn about the college admissions process, understand how to plan and apply to college, and discover all that different colleges have to offer. It’s a hub of information that can guide you through each step of the application journey. It’s a resource that connects you with financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

College Cost Calculator

Do you wonder how much a particular school costs and how it compares to another? Well get your college budget in order by using the College Score Card. The CATC was designed by the U.S. Department of Education to meet requirements in the Higher Education Opportunity Act and to provide better information to student and parent consumers about college costs. It serves as a central point to several tools that allow users to compare colleges tuition and fees, net price, and other characteristics.

One Ten

OneTen’s mission is to hire, promote and advance one million Black individuals who do not have a four-year degree into family-sustaining careers over the next 10 years. We take a skills-first approach, focusing on competencies, in an aim to close the opportunity gap and ignite potential for generations to come.

Military & Armed Forces

Serving our country is one of the greatest duties a citizen can make. Whether you have interested in joining the Armed Forces or entering the field of Law Enforcement, we have resources for you to consider.   Simply click below for a list of resources for you to explore.



College Cost Calculator

Year Up offers a variety of skills based job training pathways that match the expertise corporate partners are seeking for their talent pool. From IT and software development to business operations and sales & customer support, Year Up provides a broad range of job training pathways. Year Up is 100% tuition free, and you’ll receive the support, tools, and resources you’ll need to succeed in your desired career path.