Digital Resources

More Free Learning

This list of websites will help you learn useful things or increase your technology skills.

GCF Learn Free
Work, Career, Technology, Reading and Math – a wide range of tutorials to get you up to speed.

Khan Academy
Free learning platform online. You can learn anything!

Ed X
Online learning from universities.

Ted Talks
Engaging speakers on all kinds of new ideas and topics.

Drive
Your Digital Learning Hub

DigitalLearn.org
Use a computer to do almost anything.

inpics.net
Computer tutorials based on pictures, not words.

Health & Medical Websites

cancer.gov
Free, credible, current, comprehensive information about cancer prevention and screening, diagnosis and treatment, research across the cancer spectrum, clinical trials, and news and links to other NCI websites.

familydoctor.org
Health information for the whole family by the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP).

healthfinder.gov
Resources on a wide range of health topics selected from approximately 1,400 government and non-profit organizations to bring you the best, most reliable health information on the Internet.

Medline Plus
Find information on health conditions, wellness issues, and more in easy-to-read language.

kidshealth.org
Health information you can trust about kids and teens that’s free of “doctor speak.”

Other Reliable Sources

• Mayo Clinic

• Centers for Disease Control

• Net Wellness Consumer Health

• American Cancer Society

• American Diabetes Association

• American Foundation for the Blind

• American Heart Association

• Stroke Association

Medical and Health Journals & Magazines

Consumer Health Complete is a database that contains a wealth of information. Depending on how and where you connect, you may need special login username and password to access.

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Federal Government Information

Search Federal Government Sites Directly

USA.gov is the U.S. government’s official web portal to all federal, state, and local government web resources and services. The search box below will open a new window with your search results from USA.gov.

Government Agencies and Elected Officials

A to Z list of all federal agencies
This page lists all federal agencies and lets you search for an agency by name as well.

Contact U.S. Senators
This page lists all current U.S. Senators by state, links to their websites, phone numbers, and email addresses.

Find My U.S. Representative
This page lets you enter your zip code to identify your U.S. Representative and gives you links to their website and contact information.

Health and Healthcare

Healthcare.gov
This site directs you, based on your state of residence, to purchase insurance through either the appropriate state or federal health insurance marketplace.

CDC Healthy Living
The Centers for Disease Control’s (CDC’s) healthy living site covers specific health conditions, health at different life stages, and health considerations for specific populations.

Medicare
Medicare is a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over who have paid into the system through payroll taxes on their wages. In order to receive benefits, you need to enroll.

Assistance, Retirement, and Student Aid

Disaster assistance.gov
This government site helps you determine if your address is in a declared disaster area. It also links to local FEMA and Red Cross centers.

Social Security Administration (SSA)
The SSA manages social security payments, which includes retirement, disability, and survivor benefits that is paid in through a payroll tax on your wages. This page has tools to understand your contributions so far and estimate future payments.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Application
The FAFSA is a free student aid application managed by the U.S. Department of Education. Most colleges and universities encourage students to fill out this application as part of their process for determining financial aid. Aid packages typically include a combination of grants (money you don’t have to pay back), loans, and work-study funds.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs administers all benefits for U.S. military veterans, their families, and survivors. This includes health care, educational, and burial benefits. The VA Applying for Benefits page covers the different kinds of benefits and how to apply for each.

Jobs and Unemployment

Find a federal government job
This page explains the federal hiring process for different kinds of positions, including jobs in federal agencies, apprenticeships, and internships. A companion page, USA.gov’s general find a job page, covers ways to plan a job search, write resumes and cover letters, interview strategies, and more.

Federal Unemployment Information
If you’ve become unemployed through no fault of your own, or under certain eligibility requirements as outlined by state law, you qualify for unemployment benefits. This site covers those benefits and how to apply for them.

Money and Taxes

IRS tax forms and publications
If you are looking for a specific federal tax form or publication, you can find it through this site.

Federal Tax Information and Online Services for Individuals
This site gives information about how to file, pay, and manage your taxes. It includes links to how to file for free if you are below a certain income threshold. There is also information for different individual situations, such as self-employment, military, parents, students, or retirees.

Travel and Immigration

U.S. Passports and International Travel
This site covers applying for a passport, a requirement for traveling out of the country. Other links include travel checklists and U.S.-issued travel alerts and warnings.

U.S. Department of State Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)
STEP is a free service for U.S. citizens to be registered with nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate while traveling abroad. This allows the Embassy or Consulate to alert you about local safety issues while abroad and to facilitate communications in the case of an emergency.

Citizenship through naturalization
This page covers how to become a U.S. citizen, including through military service or marriage.

Voting and Elections

Voter registration information
A USA.gov website that lets you determine whether you are eligible to vote, deadlines for registering, and ID requirements for registering.

Researching election candidates
This USA.gov website gives an overview on how to learn more about candidates during an election.

How to Vote
This website covers information on absentee voting, early voting, and voting on Election Day.

Local Government Information

• City of Pawhuska

• Pawhuska Schools

• Tri County Tech

• Osage County Extension

Get to Know Pawhuska

• Travel OK – Pawhuska

• Pawhuska Chamber of Commerce

• Visit the Osage

• Pawhuska Journal-Capital

State Government Information

Find Elected Officials

Find My State Senator and Representative

Find My State Legislator

Assistance and Benefits

Department of Human Services – provides a range of assistance programs, including food benefits (SNAP), services for people with disabilities, child welfare and protection, adult protection, child support services, and administration of the state Medicaid program.

Unemployment Claimant Info
Unemployment Benefits and Services – how to file an unemployment claim as well as how to register for the job match program.

Money and Taxes

Oklahoma Income Tax Forms
If you are looking for a specific state tax form or publication, you can find it through this site.

oktreasure.com
Search for unclaimed property.

Law and Legal Issues

Department of Corrections
This site covers corrections facilities, victims’ services, visitation policies, and offender information.

Oklahoma VINE
This site allows people to look up offenders and be notified of custody status changes, such as being let out on bail, changes in protective order status, or updates about criminal cases, via phone, email, text, or TTY.

Certificates, Licenses, and Permits

Birth and Death Certificates
This site covers how to obtain a birth or death certificate, including acceptable identification.

Department of Public Safety – Driver Licenses and ID Cards – Covers driver testing, learning permits, and information on how to obtain or renew.

Oklahoma Driver Manuals

Hunting and Fishing License Applications