I'm working on getting AS, BA, MSM...in Information Tech, but this is the first time applying for financail Aid.......then I found out about Scholarships.... There are government loans & grants, and then there are private loans & scholarships.
try to aim for grants/scholarships more... they are not to be paid back. its confusing sometimes, but just keep applying. Scholarships usually have a 1 or 2 page application, and require an essay. Take your time with the essay, so yours stands out.
every big (and small) company you see (manufacturer, orgs, corps and groups also) all have grants and scholarships they hand out like candy. Walmart, Kmart, Target, Coke, computer companies etc etc etc
here are some links with a HUGE list of what is available. some you will need to copy and paste into a new window. also, fastweb (take the time to fill it in) will search databases and get back to you with a list of scholarships you qualify for.
Also contact all mens, womens associations in your state, they almost always have grants & scholarships. What ever field you are going into, contact the orgs, associations etc for them; Also check with professional organizations related to your career interests, such as the American Bar Association or the American Medical Association. they also always have scholarships. Research and dig, call then write. Its all worth it.
OVER apply; it doesnt hurt to have too many, and the extra funds can help with housing.
YOU WILL NEED ADOBE READER:
(yes, its free)
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/re...
TESTING & PRACTICE TESTS
(SATs, PSATs, ACT, GRE LSAT, MCAT, GMAT,TOEFL, etc)
http://www.kaptest.com/college
http://collegeboard.com/splash/
http://act.org/
http://lsac.org
http://toefl.org
http://www.ets.org
http://www.gre.org
http://www.aamc.org/students/mcat
http://www.gmac.org
TURNITIN
(don鈥檛 copy papers, teachers/professors
DO check your papers with this)
http://turnitin.com/static/home.html
http://plagiarism.org/
INFO
NACAC & COMMONAPP
http://www.nacacnet.org/MemberPortal/
http://commonapp.org/
http://nsse.iub.edu/index.cfm
DVD TOURS OF COLLEGES
http://collegiatechoice.com/
CRIME STATS, DATA OF COLLEGES
http://ope.ed.gov/security/search.asp
SCHOLARSHIP LIST
http://scholarshipamerica.org/
http://www.lifebridge.org/gran-list-alph...
http://www.angelfire.com/nj4/njcomputerc...
http://www.chrome.org/scholarshiplist.ht...
MORE SCHOLARSHIPS, HELP & INFO:
http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss...
https://www.collegedata.com/cs/search/sc...
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/s...
http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/menu-jobs.htm
http://www.finaid.org/scholarships/other...
http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/
http://www.back2college.com/library/scho...
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/
http://www.findtuition.com/scholarships/
http://www.collegeconfidential.com/
http://college-scholarships.com/
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos...
http://www.gmsp.org
http://www.gmsp.org/gmsp_web/(nb5ctd55ga...
http://www.sfa.ufl.edu:16080/scholarship...
http://www.edsf.org/scholarshipAwards.cf...
http://www.fafsaonline.com/
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
http://www.feea.org/
http://www.greenzone.org/
http://www.salliemae.com/
http://www.ed.gov/finaid/landing.jhtml
http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/
http://www.educationplanner.com/ss/code/...
http://www.studentawards.com/
http://www.collegeanswer.com/index.jsp
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/
http://www.studentscholarshipsearch.com/...
http://www.akaeaf.org/programsandinitiat...
http://www.schoolsoup.com/
http://www.blackexcel.org/link4.htm
http://www.dellscholars.org/
http://www.thurgoodmarshallfund.org/
http://www.jackierobinson.org/
http://www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cf...
http://www.wilsonfund.org/scholarships/s...
http://www.uncf.org/
http://www.socxfbi.org/login.asp?reason=...
http://www.finaid.org/
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/s...
http://www.act.org/recognition/clients.h...
http://www.act.org/kfcscholars/index.htm...
http://www.kfcscholars.org/
http://www.rhodesscholar.org/
http://www.collegedata.com/
http://www.fastweb.com/
http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cf...
http://www.policylink.org/EDTK/AH101/Fin...
http://www.hud.gov/grants/index.cfm
MISC FIELDS OF STUDY
http://www.arts.ucla.edu/support_ucla/pr...
http://www.act.org/goldwater/yybull.html
http://www.act.org/recognition/clients.h...
http://whereyouheaded.com/
http://luth.org/schools.htm
http://www.nwboatschool.org/
http://soloschools.com/
http://www.nols.edu/wmi/
http://etruscanfoundation.org/
NURSING / CNA
http://www.scholarships-ar-us.org/grants...
http://www.dar.org/natsociety/edout_scho...
http://nursingworld.org/nursecareer/edfu...
http://www.medi-smart.com/finaid.htm
http://www.discovernursing.com/nursing-s...
http://www.ncaa.org/about/scholarships.h...
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/DSA/nsl.htm
http://www.nsna.org/foundation/
http://www.4cnas.com
http://www.choosenursing.com/
http://www.minoritynurse.com/
http://www.tylenol.com/page.jhtml?id=tyl...
http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/nurs...
http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/nursing/scholarship...
BECOMING A TEACHER
http://www.siemens-foundation.org/Teache...
http://www.aft.org/teachers/jft/becoming...
http://www.fseog.com/
http://www.childcareservices.org/ps/teac...
http://www.act.org/recognition/clients.h...
CHILDREN OF MILITARY
http://www.militaryscholar.org/about/abo...
http://www.mcsf.com/site/c.ivKVLaMTIuG/b...
http://www.vfw.org/index.cfm <-do search for 鈥榮cholarships鈥?br>
http://www.milspouse.org/Educ/Fund/MilFS...
http://www.aerhq.org/education_dependent...
INTERNSHIPS
http://www.fasttrackinternships.com/
http://www.internprograms.com/
http://www.brillstreet.com/
http://ceri.msu.edu/
DEPENDENCY or NOT
http://www.salliemae.com/get_student_loa...
LOAN FORGIVENESS
http://www.pheaa.org/loanforgiveness/hea...
http://www.aft.org/teachers/jft/loanforg...
http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/s...
http://www.finaid.org/loans/forgiveness....
http://www.aessuccess.org/manage/cant_ma...
http://www.staffordloan.com/repayment/fo...
http://www.educationplanner.com/ss/code/...
STATUS OF LOAN OR AID
http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/
IF YOU DON鈥橳 HAVE YOUR PIN yet (for your loan / aid status) apply for one:
http://www.pin.ed.gov/PINWebApp/pinindex...
ESSAY HELP
http://essayedge.com/
http://www.scholarshiphelp.org/
http://www.gradesaver.com/resources/scho...
http://www.collegeadmissionsessays.com/
http://www.nataviguides.com/broke_essay....
http://www.princetonreview.com/college/a...
http://www.scholarshipessay.us/
http://www.freschinfo.com/tips-brainstor...
http://www.freschinfo.com/tips-topic.php
http://www.korepetycje.com/Essays_Articl...
GRANT SCHOLARSHIP SCAM LIST
(if you find a scam report it here too)
http://www.ftc.gov/ftc/consumer/media_ps...
http://www.actstudent.org/finaid/scholar...
LOANS
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLo...
http://www.acteducationloans.com/
http://www.finaid.org/loans/educationlen...
http://www.financialaid.com/plus/index.c...
http://www.alternativestudentloan.com/
http://www.parentplusloan.com/
http://www.financialaidpodcast.com/about...
http://www.myspace.com/financialaidpodca...
http://www.FinancialAidPodcast.com
GRAD LOANS & SCHOLARSHIP
http://www.gradloans.com/graduate-plus-l...
http://www.gfoa.org/services/scholarship...
http://www.akaeaf.org/programsandinitiat...
DEFAULTED STUDENT LOANS
http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DCS/inde...
CONSOLIDATE LOANS
http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov/
http://www.plusloanconsolidator.com/
http://www.salliemae.com/after_graduatio...
http://www.salliemae.com/content/private...
http://loanconsolidation.ed.gov/
TEACHER / PROFESSORS reviews, rated by students
http://www.ratemyprofessors.com/index.js...
http://teacherreviews.com/
http://pickaprof.com/
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
http://www.edupass.org/finaid/
http://www.irex.org/programs/grants.asp
http://ciee.org/
https://www.iesabroad.org/IES/home.html
http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/index...
http://www.iie.org/programs/gilman/resou...
http://www.iefa.org/
http://www.iefa.org/resources/
http://educationusa.state.gov/
http://college-scholarships.com/
http://www.studyabroad.com/forum/financi...
http://www.internationalstudent.com/
http://www.internationalscholarships.com...
http://www.internationalstudentloan.com/
http://www.globalslc.com/
http://www.edupass.org/finaid/loans.phtm...
http://www.abroadplanet.com/student-loan...
http://www.salliemae.com/international/
FROM OTHER COUNTRIES
http://fordfound.org/
HISPANIC SCHOLARSHIPS
http://www.hsf.net/
http://www.scholarshipsforhispanics.org/
http://www.statefarm.com/about/part_spos...
http://www.hsfi.org/
http://scholarships.hispanicfund.org/app...
http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarshi...
http://www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cf... try scholarshipfinder.com or something....look online for free ones but make sure you never, ever pay for anything! cause then it is just a scam...also ask your guidance counsleor for some free ones becaus i got a whole bunch from mine |
