It is important to research scholarships and financial aid as soon as possible as they can play an important role in the college selection process. In some cases the earlier a student applies for a scholarship or financial aid, the more money they may be eligible for. Below is a list of useful websites which will make the scholarship and financial aid research process a less daunting task. The websites contain information on financial aid as well as various methods of researching and applying for scholarships. Students are encouraged to visit the high school Career Center for further information regarding scholarship offerings.
Financial Aid Presentation
This presentation thoroughly goes over the Financial Aid Process
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This is the Financial Aid Form that is required to be filled out in order to receive need based money in the form of grants and/or loans.
FastWeb
Search for scholarships based on your own specifications.
Career Zone Scholarship List
A comprehensive list of scholarships compiled by Career Zone.
Scholarships.com
Scholarship search, college search, college recruiting
College Board Scholarship Search
A scholarship search provided by the College Board.
Latino College Dollars
Scholarships for America's Latino Students
Affordable Colleges Online
Affordable College Scholarships
QuestBridge
Scholarship program for low-income students who want to attend some of the nation's top colleges.
Adventures in Education
Financial aid information, scholarship search, budgeting information, finance tools, calculators and money management tips.
Go College
Financial aid and scholarship information.
eduPASS
Information for international students who want to study in the U.S.