Resources to Pay for College
The Student Guide
www.studentaid.ed.gov
Available in English and Spanish, the Student Guide is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.
Financial Aid Resources
http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/ForStudents/OnlineResources/financialaid.htm
The National Association for College Admission Counseling provides this list of links to scholarships, lenders and other resources. Go to their “Online Resources” and then click on “financial aid.”
A Brief Look at Student Financial Aid Programs
www.collegeispossible.org
The College Is Possible website offers “Paying for College,” an overview of federal grants and loans; tax benefits for college students; and other federal, state, and institutional programs.
Multicultural Resources
www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/ForStudents/OnlineResources/multicultural.htm
A list of counseling and financial aid sources to assist students from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, from the National Association for College Admission Counseling.
FastWeb
www.fastweb.com
This free service from Monster.com allows users to search over 1.3 million scholarships worth more than $3 billion.
Scholarship Experts
www.scholarshipexperts.com
Employs a professional staff of data researchers to maintain an up-to-date database of over 2.4 million scholarships worth more than $14.7 billion.