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Financial Aid
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Adventures in Education (AIE) 
 Resources about college planning, financial aid and scholarships (including FAFSA), and career guidance for students, parents, counselors, librarians, and educators. Includes cost calculators, a high school course planner for younger students, and links to state programs and other resources. Also available in Spanish. A public service site from a loan corporation. http://www.aie.org/ Topics: College and University Education, Education, Jobs & Work, Money Last updated Jun 24, 2009 Art Deadlines List
Sign up for a free monthly list of "art contests and competitions, art jobs and internships, art scholarships and grants and fellowships, art festivals, call for entries/proposals/projects, and other opportunities, in all disciplines, for art students, art teachers, and artists of all ages." http://artdeadlineslist.com/ Topics: Charity & Nonprofit Resources, College and University Education, Education, Money, Ready Reference & Quick Facts Last updated Oct 28, 2007 Artist Trust
This Web site describes the "not-for-profit organization dedicated exclusively to supporting Washington State artists working in all creative disciplines." Features information about grants, fellowships, and lifetime artistic achievement awards. Also includes details about the organization's information services, such as employment announcements, available studios and housing, a newsletter, and listings of opportunities for artists. http://www.artisttrust.org/ Topics: College and University Education, Money, Washington State: Recreation Last updated May 17, 2004 Back To College
Resource center for re-entry and nontraditional students, with lots of information about everything from choosing a college to using academic reference materials. Financial aid, foreign study, internships, online degrees, life experience credit, counseling - it's all here. http://www.back2college.com Topics: College and University Education, Education, Money Last updated Feb 21, 2000 California Student Aid Commission
Designed to provide complete and accurate information about financing a college education in the State of California. You can find out all about the Cal Grant program. Also has the current Financial Aid Workbook for Students and information on the new Golden State Scholarshare Trust Savings Program. http://www.csac.ca.gov/ Topics: California: Education, College and University Education, Money Last updated Feb 18, 2002 College Answer: The Planning for College Destination
Provides basic information on preparing for, selecting, and applying to college, and information about paying for a college education, with an emphasis on financing and financial aid. Free registration allows students to access information relating to more than two million scholarships. Some material is fee-based. Information available in English and Spanish. From Sallie Mae Inc., a "provider of education funding, managing student loans for [millions of] borrowers." http://www.collegeanswer.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Apr 30, 2006 College Planning
A collection of articles and resources about saving money for and paying for a college education. Topics include the "College Saving Superpage" (which provides tables of information about investment options and tax breaks), 529 college savings plans, scholarships, student loans, and comparing financial aid offers. From SmartMoney, a joint publishing venture of Dow Jones & Company and Hearst Communications. http://www.smartmoney.com/personal-finance/college-planning/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Nov 25, 2008 College.gov
This website "is being built by the U.S. Department of Education in collaboration with students. This site is intended to be the go-to source for information and resources about planning, preparing and paying for postsecondary education (such as 2- or 4-year colleges and universities, and vocational or career schools)." Includes sections on reasons to go to college, steps for finding and applying for colleges, and the basics of college financing. http://www.college.gov/ Topics: College and University Education Last updated Nov 5, 2008 CollegeBoard
This site takes you through practicing for, scheduling, and taking the SAT I and II, PSAT/NMSQT, CLEP, and AP tests. Includes planning for college, including choosing, getting accepted, and obtaining financial aid. Use the site map to access vocational guidance through the "Major & Careers Central" section. Also has data and research on college pricing, student aid, standard tests, living expenses, and other issues. From the College Board. http://www.collegeboard.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Mar 11, 2009 FAFSA on the Web
Determine eligibility, find the federal school codes, fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online, and check on the status of a submitted application. The site also includes deadlines for applying and instructions for making corrections to an application. Some information also available in Spanish. "Please note that the paper FAFSA is not available from any website." http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Aug 25, 2005 FastWeb: Free Scholarship and College Searches, & Financial Aid Tools
The heart of this site is the scholarship search engine that lets Internet users search, without cost, a database of hundreds of thousands of U.S. scholarships, fellowships, internships, grants, and loans. Free registration allows you to set up a profile and mailbox that will automatically send you the latest scholarship information to fit your profile. http://www.fastweb.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Education, Money Last updated Oct 16, 2005 Federal Cyber Service: Scholarship for Service (SFS)
SFS is "program designed to increase and strengthen the cadre of federal information assurance professionals that protect the government's critical information infrastructure. This program provides scholarships that fully fund" typical students costs while attending an approved institution of higher education. Features an FAQ for students and a list of participating institutions. From the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. https://www.sfs.opm.gov/ Topics: College and University Education Last updated Jun 12, 2007 Federal School Code Search
A searchable list of the school codes used to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). From the U.S. Department of Education. http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/fotw0405/fslookup.htm Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Feb 29, 2004 FinAid: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
Advice on and links to sources of information about student financial aid. Covers topics such as loans, scholarships, military aid, federal and state aid, fellowships, grants, prepaid tuition plans, study abroad, financial aid consultants, and scholarship search services. Offers financial aid resources for specific student populations (for example, international, disabled, female, minority, gay and lesbian) and programs of study (such as law school and medical school). http://www.finaid.org/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Jul 28, 2007 Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Scholarship Resources
This directory features scholarship resources for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students in the United States and abroad. Also includes listings for "scholarships for the study of GLBT culture [and] for the children of GLBT parents." Listings are grouped in general categories, but are not annotated. Site maintained by a faculty member in the School of Business, Washburn University. http://www.washburn.edu/sobu/broach/glbt-scholar.html Topics: College and University Education, Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered People, Money Last updated May 10, 2005 Golden State ScholarShare College Savings Trust
ScholarShare "offers federal tax-free treatment for qualified withdrawals from a ScholarShare Account." At this site, find information about this "college savings program...designed to help California families and others save in order to meet the increasing costs of higher education." http://www.scholarshare.com/ Topics: California: Education, California: Government, College and University Education, Finance, Money Last updated May 24, 2003 GovLoans.gov
"Five federal agencies -- U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, U.S. Small Business Administration, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs -- have come together to create this single point of access for federal loan information on the Web." Browse or search for loans for farming, business, education, disaster relief, and more. Includes a glossary of loan terms and links to additional resources. http://www.govloans.gov Topics: Business, Charity & Nonprofit Resources, College and University Education, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Housing, Money Last updated Mar 25, 2006 Mapping Your Future
A site "for students and parents with information on financial strategies, career options, and college planning." Also available in Spanish. Searchable. http://mappingyourfuture.org/ Topics: College and University Education, Education, Jobs & Work, Money Last updated May 26, 2008 Migrant Student Data & Recruitment: Washington State Migrant Education Program
This Washington state "migrant education program ... advocates for and provides quality support services to meet the needs of migrant families" by developing and maintaining a Web-based student data system. The public area of this website features contact, employment, statistical, and professional development information, as well as a calendar of events, student resources, news, an email list, and links. Many resources available in Spanish. Searchable. http://www.msdr.org/ Topics: Agriculture, College and University Education, Money, Washington State: Business, Washington State: Families, Washington State: Government, Washington State: People, Washington State: Society & Social Issues Last updated Jul 6, 2005 National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts (NFAA)
This organization of "individuals, corporations, foundations and philanthropic institutions" gives awards and scholarships to high school students in the U.S. in the areas of "Classical, Jazz and Popular Music, Voice, Dance, Film and Video, Photography, Theater, Visual Arts and Writing." The "NFAA is the exclusive nominating organization to the Presidential Scholars Program sponsored by the White House." Features material for students and educators about NFAA programs. http://www.nfaa.org Topics: Art, College and University Education Last updated Aug 7, 2006 Nellie Mae Loan Link
Financial aid information center for high school, college students, graduate students, parents and financial aid officers. http://www.nelliemae.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated May 24, 2003 Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide - Online
The Pacific Northwest Scholarship Guide has data on over 400 scholarships, searchable by criteria such as ethnicity, academic field, and extracurricular involvement. Users can sign up for e-mail updates. Unlisted scholarships can be submitted using the online scholarships submittal form. From the College Planning Network. http://www.collegeplan.org/cpnow/pnwguide/pnwguide.htm Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Aug 3, 2003 Peterson's
Information about thousands of colleges and universities, undergraduate and graduate programs, applications, funding, and more. Specific topics include distance learning, executive education, academic test preparation, financial aid, summer programs and camps, and study abroad. http://www.petersons.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated May 1, 2004 The Princeton Review
Information on all aspects of the college or graduate/professional school admissions process. GMAT, MCAT, GRE, SAT, PSAT, financial aid, graduate school rankings, career information, and more. http://www.princetonreview.com Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Dec 6, 2008 Scholarships.com
This site provides access to "free college scholarship search and financial aid information resources." Also includes information about scholarship scams and fraud, and college financial aid topics such as dependency status and filling out forms. Access to scholarship information requires (lengthy and detailed) registration (free). From two financial aid experts. http://www.scholarships.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Nov 14, 2006 Sourcebooks College: Essential Practical Resources for Successful College Planning
An annotated directory "of solid information about colleges and financial aid, as well as all the steps students and families need to take to reach their goals." Covers government aid, scholarships, and grants; admissions, rankings, counseling, community colleges, application essays, athletes, and international students; and the ACT, AP, SAT, and other standardized tests. From a publisher of college and career resources that include The Fiske Guide to Colleges. http://www.sourcebookscollege.com/ Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Aug 7, 2007 Student Aid on the Web
This site from the U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) program describes funding and loan repayment considerations relating to attending schools from elementary through graduate. Also find information about preparing for college, selecting a school, and applying to a program. Provides information for students, parents, and counselors. Available in English and Spanish. Searchable. http://studentaid.ed.gov/ Topics: College and University Education, K-12 Education, Money Last updated Oct 1, 2003 The Student Guide
Comprehensive student financial aid information from the U.S. Department of Education. Includes the three major forms of financial aid available via the federal Student Financial Assistance Programs: grants, loans, and work-study. It is updated each award year and has information on each program as well as how to apply. Also available in Spanish. http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html Topics: College and University Education, Money Last updated Feb 29, 2004 United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Features information about the programs, scholarships, and member colleges of this "minority higher education assistance organization." Include a timeline of the organization, information about scholarships for students attending historically Black colleges and universities, and profiles of member colleges (browsable by name and discipline). http://www.uncf.org/ Topics: Black Resources, College and University Education, Money Last updated Jan 27, 2004 |
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