The Student Resource Library is specifically designed to give students access to a wide variety of helpful resources, all in one place. Whether you’re looking for internship opportunities, free resume templates, interview questions, college checklists, PIQ tips, scholarship opportunities, or other useful websites, our goal is to make finding these resources easier and more accessible.
An achievement-based scholarship for graduating high school seniors who demonstrate leadership, service, and a commitment to improving their communities.
Supports high-achieving high school seniors with financial need through funding, academic advising, and additional college support.
A highly selective, last-dollar scholarship covering education costs not already covered by financial aid and the student’s expected family contribution
Connects high-achieving students from low-income backgrounds with full four-year scholarships at participating colleges and universities.
A biannual scholarship for students enrolled at an accredited community college or university who submit the required essay and application materials.
Supports graduating high school seniors based on academic achievement, financial need, community involvement, and their personal statement.
Awards scholarships to qualifying high school and community-college students from Southern California who demonstrate an interest in public service and regional issues.
Supports students pursuing college degrees, trade schools, apprenticeships, or professional certifications.
Provides financial assistance, technology, academic support, and career guidance to graduating seniors who participated in an approved college-readiness program.
A national scholarship for graduating high school seniors who demonstrate academic achievement, leadership, and financial need.
A passion-based scholarship for students ages 16–26 who are pursuing education and using their goals to create positive change.
Supports qualifying high school seniors based on their academic record, work experience, community involvement, and financial need.
Helps students locate scholarships based on their interests, background, education plans, and personal qualifications.
Provides a searchable database of scholarships, grants, college information, and financial-aid opportunities.
Matches students with scholarships based on the information entered into their personal profile.
Connects students with scholarship programs administered by companies, foundations, and nonprofit organizations.
Provides scholarship matching and additional college-planning tools for students.
Allows students to browse and filter scholarship opportunities based on their qualifications and educational plans.
Provides a curated list of scholarships and fellowships that do not require proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.
Offers guidance and access to hundreds of scholarships and fellowships available to undocumented students.
Provides scholarships, mentorship, career support, and professional-development opportunities to eligible undocumented students.
Lists scholarship opportunities that may be available to students regardless of immigration status.
Explains how undocumented students can prepare for college and apply for California financial aid.
The official federal website for completing the FAFSA, creating an FSA ID, checking application status, and managing federal student aid.
An additional financial-aid application required by certain colleges to determine eligibility for institutional grants and scholarships.
Allows eligible undocumented students and other qualifying California residents to apply for state financial aid.
Provides access to California financial-aid applications and information about Cal Grants, the Middle Class Scholarship, Chafee Grant, and other state programs.
Provides state financial assistance to qualifying California students based on financial need, GPA, and the institution they attend.
Provides financial assistance to qualifying low- and middle-income undergraduate students attending a UC or CSU campus.
Provides financial assistance to eligible current and former foster youth attending college or career school.
Supports students pursuing college degrees, trade schools, apprenticeships, or professional certifications.
Connects students and families with free assistance completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application.
Explains how to compare grants, scholarships, work-study, loans, and remaining out-of-pocket costs between colleges.
Explains how to review a FAFSA Submission Summary, correct information, monitor college requests, and avoid financial-aid scams.
Explains how federal work-study awards and jobs operate, including eligibility, wages, schedules, and academic requirements.
Provides information about college costs, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and student outcomes.
Allows students to compare colleges based on tuition, average net price, graduation rates, programs, and student outcomes.
Explains how to compare grants, scholarships, work-study, loans, and remaining out-of-pocket costs between colleges.
Explains the differences between grants, scholarships, loans, and federal work-study.
Connects qualifying Los Angeles youth with paid work experience, career preparation, and workforce training.
Provides education support, employment preparation, career guidance, and local opportunities for young Angelenos.
Offers job training and internship pathways for qualifying high school and college students interested in public utilities and related careers.
Provides young people with employment, leadership development, job training, and workplace experience.
Helps young people develop skills in résumé writing, communication, professional etiquette, money management, and employment readiness.
Offers high school, undergraduate, and graduate students experience in policy research, community outreach, and civil-rights initiatives.
Provides qualifying college students with part-time internship opportunities in engineering, technology, administration, and finance.
Lists internships and early-career positions in technology, design, marketing, research, and other professional fields.
Allows qualifying high school students to earn money and gain civic experience by assisting voters during elections.
Lists part-time and seasonal employment opportunities, including selected positions available to teenage applicants.
Allows students ages 14–19 to support library programs, develop workplace skills, and earn community-service hours.
An LAPL civic-action program through which teenagers identify community needs and develop projects that create local change.
An official statewide database that helps users find volunteer opportunities based on their location and interests.
Connects volunteers with service opportunities involving federal agencies, national parks, public lands, and community projects.
Helps individuals and groups find volunteer opportunities with nonprofit and community organizations throughout Los Angeles.
Offers volunteer opportunities supporting affordable housing, neighborhood improvement, donation centers, and community projects.
Offers volunteer roles in disaster response, preparedness, blood-donation support, and community outreach.
Provides paid community-service opportunities, job training, career guidance, and support services for qualifying young people.
Allows eligible California college students to earn up to $10,000 by completing 450 hours of community service.
A paid, 14-month career-development program for qualifying high school students interested in mental health and related careers.
Helps students develop experience in marketing, content creation, event planning, leadership, and community engagement.
Offers college students interested in film and design access to professional development, networking, and industry experiences.
Guides students in grades 6–12 through the process of creating, developing, and presenting their own business or nonprofit organization.
Combines community service, paid work experience, career preparation, and personal support for eligible youth.
Provides eligible California college students with professional experience, community service, and education funding.
Provides online courses about climate change, sustainability, green careers, and global environmental issues, with some courses offering certificates.
Offers workshops and learning opportunities related to media literacy, digital communication, and education.
Explains the UC application process, requirements, deadlines, personal insight questions, and steps for completing an application.
Provides the official first-year PIQ prompts and guidance for preparing clear, personal, and reflective responses.
A downloadable UC guide containing all eight questions, writing tips, and space for students to plan their responses.
The official application and admissions-information website for the California State University system.
Provides application guides, admission requirements, deadlines, fee-waiver information, and support for first-year CSU applicants.
Walks first-year applicants through creating an account, adding colleges, entering information, and submitting applications.
Includes worksheets, planning resources, application advice, and guidance for working with teachers and recommenders.
Provides grade-specific checklists covering academic preparation, college applications, scholarships, and financial aid.
Allows students to compare colleges using information about costs, average net price, graduation rates, programs, and student outcomes.
Helps students search for colleges based on location, major, campus environment, cost, admissions factors, and personal preferences.
Provides information about the SAT, AP courses, college searches, scholarships, majors, and career exploration.
Helps students compare institutions based on cost, academic programs, outcomes, and personal priorities.
Provides information and tools covering scholarships, grants, student loans, college costs, and financial-aid planning.
Provides résumé-writing instructions, formatting guidance, examples, and tips through a platform sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Explains how to write a focused cover letter connecting a student’s experience and interests to a specific opportunity.
Provides professional guidance for presenting education, experience, leadership, and skills effectively.
Provides customizable résumé templates that students can edit, personalize, download, and share.
Allows students to create and customize a résumé using free online templates and design tools.
Offers practical interview-preparation strategies, common questions, and advice for presenting yourself professionally.
Helps students organize their job search, prepare application information, tailor résumés, and track opportunities.
Helps students explore careers and understand the education, skills, and responsibilities connected to each occupation.
Allows students to explore careers based on their interests and learn about job duties, required skills, education, and salary expectations.
A free career-interest assessment that suggests occupations connected to a student’s interests and preferences.
Provides LAPL cardholders with access to documentaries, educational videos, and films across a wide range of subjects.
We work to expand our library day by day and are always open to both sharing and receiving new resources. If you have a helpful link or resource that you think students could benefit from, feel free to share it with us!