Financial Aid
Answering the question, "How am I going to pay for college?", is something every prospective college bound student and family must answer. There are scholarships, grants, work study, and student loans are available to help pay for school. Below is a list of resources where you can find information on various programs that can help pay for college.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form that can be prepared annually by current and prospective college students (undergraduate and graduate) in the United States to determine their eligibility for student financial aid.
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Additional Resources
Using the internet has become a great tool to search for financial aid. There are several websites that you can visit to find money to help fund your education. Here are a few links to get you started:
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Federal Student Aid: This site has all kinds of information regarding student aid. Find out about the types of aid available, how you qualify and apply for aid, as well as how to manage and repay loans.
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Federal Student Aid Information for Parents: The Federal Student Aid website provides helpful resources for parents parents on how to save for college, learn about financial aid, and understand the application process.
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Peterson's Student Financial Aid for College: This website has articles about financial aid as well as how the financial aid process works.
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Compare Your Aid Awards: This site, sponsored by the College Board, helps students and their families understand their award letter, compare aid offers and learn about strategies for paying their share of the cost.
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eStudentLoan.com: Compare loans and apply online with major lenders.
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FinAid: Financial Aid Information Page-regularly updated, current, objective-vast source of all types of financial information. This is the most complete financial aid page we've found so far!
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U.S. Department of Education Website: federal student financial aid programs. Provides information about student loans and grants.
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​Sallie Mae: Extensive financial aid site including scholarship and loan information.
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