General Financial Aid Information Sites

College Net

Find a college; find a scholarship, find other college resources.

College Planning Network

(CPN) is a Seattle-based, nonprofit organization, assisting people seeking educational opportunities, and serving the Pacific Northwest. CPN's free scholarship search was designed as a gift to CPN by Microsoft.

collegeboard.com

This is one of the most popular sites on the web for students, parents and educators. You get get clear information about planning and getting into the college of your choice here. They say that "A college education is one of the biggest purchases you'll ever make. We can help you figure out what college really costs, and what you can afford. Our expert advice, information, and interactive tools will help you navigate the financial aid maze and figure out how to pay the bill."

www.fastaid.com

"The World's largest and oldest private sector scholarship database. 20 years of Scholarship Research, Constantly updated."

www.fastweb.com

"Matching students to scholarships."

"The most complete source of local, national, and college-specific scholarships
Search and compare detailed college profiles including tailored scholarship matches."

"Part-time jobs around the corner, internships around the country. Insider tips for winning scholarships and preparing for your future."

fedmoney.org

"FedMoney.org is the most comprehensive FREE full-text online resource on all U.S. federal government student financial aid programs. Here you will find detailed and up-to-date information about (1) who can apply, (2) how to apply, (3) full contact info, and much more... for over 130 government loans and grants (scholarships, fellowships, traineeships) related to education!"

finaid.com

Scholarships, loans, savings, military aid, other tpes of aid, financial applications answers and help, calculators, jobs, help with finding the school you want and getting admitted to it.

My Financial Aid Guide

Another helpful list of links including School Financing and College Financial Aid Sources: LOANS, GRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS organized by state and alphabetically. This is also a good portal for COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDING and WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUNDING.

NELA Partners in Success Site

Planning for College—Paying for College
Information for parents, students, educators and administrators.

The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

Visit this page to get an estimate of your EFC (which will help you determine your eligibility for federal student aid), or conduct a free scholarship search.

Washington Financial Aid Association (WFAA)

"WFAA is a professional, membership organization of individuals whose aim is to promote higher education through the availability, support and administration of student financial assistance programs."

Financial Institutions

Sallie Mae

"The Sallie Mae Fund, a charitable organization sponsored by Sallie Mae®, achieves its mission—to increase access to higher education for America's students—by supporting programs and initiatives that help open doors to higher education, prepare families for their college investment, and bridge the gap when no one else can. "

Government Sites

Digital Daily (The Internal Revenue Site)

For your tax questions, and you can request a copy of your submitted taxes here.

FAFSA/Department of Education Site

Go to the FAFSA/Department of Education site to submit your Federal Application for Student Aid on-line. You will appreciate the wealth of information you can get there.

The Federal Office of Financial Aid Assistance Programs

"The 1998 Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act (HEA) established a performance-based organization to administer the Federal Student Aid programs at the U.S. Department of Education. These programs include Pell grants, Stafford loans, PLUS loans, and the "campus-based" programs: Federal Work Study, Perkins loans, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity grants. This webpage will keep you abreast of the changes to our organization and our progress in reinventing these important programs, which provide more than $74 billion of financial aid a year to college students..."

The Federal Trade Commission

At this site you can find out how to protect yourself from Scholarship Scams and, if necessary, file a complaint on-line.

Office of Postsecondary Education at the US Department of Education

This site provides comprehensive information about federal student aid, including the FAFSA and the Federal (Title IV) School Code Search page. There's also information on HOPE Scholarships and other education tax credits and provisions, and links to other higher education resources for students.

Loan Information

National Student Loan Database System (NSLDS)

Get your cumulative loan history at NSLDS. You need your FAFSA pin for accessing this information. If you don't have one yet, go to www.pin.ed.gov now.

NELA Net

Calculate interest, and get valuable loan information.

Teaching Service Cancellation/Deferment Options for loans.

If you're a teacher serving in a low-income or subject-matter shortage area, it may be possible for you to cancel or defer your student loans...

Scholarships

Morris K. Udall Foundation

Gates Millennium Scholarship

The best and the brightest students shouldn't be denied access to higher education simply because they can't afford it.

~Bill Gates

Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) is the nation's leading organization supporting Hispanic higher education.

HSF was founded in 1975 with a vision to strengthen the country by advancing college education among Hispanic Americans-the largest minority segment of the U.S. population. In support of its mission to double the rate of Hispanics earning college degrees, HSF provides the Latino community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country.

Kid Chance Washington

Kids’ Chance of Washington is a need-based scholarship program for the dependent children and spouses of workers killed or seriously disabled in a workplace accident in Washington. It was founded in 2001 as one of 20 states helping kids to achieve their desired future.

Pride Foundation

"Students who have been stigmatized, isolated or closeted because of sexual identity issues often lack critical family, financial and community support. Encouraging them to continue their education can be very challenging. Too often individuals of great promise give up because they don't think anyone believes in them or cares what they have to contribute. Scholarships that clearly say, "this is for you" can make a huge difference."

"Pride also recognizes students who may not be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, but who have contributed to the LGBT community. These may be the children of LGBT parents, or just friends of our community whose leadership skills we want to foster."

National Federation of the Blind

Scholarship Searches

FastAid

"Know the FACTS. Know the MYTHS. The plan is simple - plan to compete and qualify! The  resources you need are right here, you need only use them. Now, go get the money!"

FastWeb

Is a database search that can help you "find money for college! Search 600,000 scholarships worth over $1 billion.

Black College Dollars

This free scholarship search, geared for African-American students, contains more than 300 scholarships searchable by GPA requirement, academic and career interest, and application deadline.

This directory is a part of The Sallie Mae Fund’s multi-faceted African-American College Access Initiative, launched in October 2005, to improve access to higher education among African-American students. Produced by the Pell Institute for the Study of Opportunity in Higher Education.

 The Scholarship Page!™

Study Abroad

The Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship

The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers a competition for awards for undergraduate study abroad and was established by the International Academic Opportunity Act of 2000. This scholarship provides awards for U.S. undergraduate students who are receiving federal Pell Grant funding at a 2-year or 4-year college or university to participate in study abroad programs worldwide.