Colleges and universities are only a mouse-click away using this virtual guide to Illinois' educational institutions.

Many home pages cover academic programs, admission, financial aid information and support, such as transcript request forms. You'll also learn about upcoming campus events and how to reach faculty and staff on a number of college web sites.

In this special section, you will find links to public and private universities and colleges in Illinois and stories updating the status of educational Internet sites.

Campus crusade
Examine your options early when picking a college

Put to the test
If you're not ready for the ACT, you better prepare PDQ

Seek and you shall find
Finding the scholarships with your name on them

Take a look at yourself
There's a good chance you may qualify for more scholarships than you ever imagined