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This category covers financial aid for college. Financial aid comes in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and work programs. All fee services (sites which provide the majority of its services for a fee or whose primary business is selling material on how to obtain aid) should be placed in the Fee Services category.

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Resources in This Category

• Adventures In Education

  http://www.aie.org/
  Texas Guaranteed's educational web site for parents, students, and high school counselors

• AFSA - Essay Contest

  http://www.afsa.org/essay_contest.aspx
  National HS Essay Contest is open to all High School students whose parents are not in the US Foreign Service. Deadline is April 15.

• Alternative Student Loans for College Financial Aid

  http://www.student-loans.net/
  Offers a directory of private loans designed to supplement federal aid.

• American Educational Services

  http://www.aessuccess.org/
  Guarantor and lender providing schools with a single point of service from the application process, through the conclusion of a successful repayment period.

• Apply for a Grant - ED.Gov

  http://www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-apply.html
  Department of Education guide to information on how to apply for an ED grant.

• Avoiding Scams | Federal Student Aid

  http://studentaid.ed.gov/types/scams
  Tips on avoiding scams while searching for scholarships, filling out the FAFSA, and giving personal information to schools and lenders.

• College Funding Solutions, Inc.

  http://www.preparingforcollege.com/
  Scholarship, college prep and admission application strategies for high school students and parents.

• College Savings Plans Network

  http://www.collegesavings.org/
  Source for state-operated college savings programs. These programs, directed by non-profit state organizations, offer tremendous tax benefits to families.

• College Scholarships.org

  http://www.collegescholarships.org/
  Providing insight articles and tools for financial aid, scholarships and student loans by type.

• College-Scholarships.com

  http://www.college-scholarships.com/
  Information and resources for scholarship and aid programs.

• CSAC - California Student Aid Commission

  http://www.csac.ca.gov/
  Providing financial aid to California students pursuing higher education.

• Direct Consolidation Loan Application | Ed.gov

  https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/consolidation
  Official Federal loan consolidation application page from the Department of Education featuring a three-step process. Includes tips, rates applying for a PIN and e-signing Promissory Notes.

• eStudentLoan.com

  http://www.estudentloan.com/
  Learn about financial aid, search for the lowest student loan rates, compare lenders and apply on-line

• FAFSA on the Web

  https://fafsa.ed.gov/
  Electronically submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.

• Federal Pell Grant Program - Ed.gov

  http://www2.ed.gov/programs/fpg/index.html
  Provides information and resources for Federal Pell Grant eligibility, funding status, laws, regulations and guidance.

• Federal Student Aid Gateway - Ed.gov

  http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/
  Information on grants, student loans, scholarships and financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid.

• Federal Student Financial Aid

  https://studentaid.ed.gov/
  The official home page for the federal student aid programs administered by the US Department of Education.

• FedMoney.org

  http://www.fedmoney.org/
  Lists current U. S. federal government assistance programs benefiting students.

• FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page

  http://www.finaid.org/
  Dedicated to providing objective guidance on financial aid to students and parents.

• Financial Aid Facts

  http://www.finaidfacts.org/
  Lists types of student aid, award letter information, scholarships, loan insight and resources.

• Financial Aid for Lifelong Learning

  http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED452365.pdf
  Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with financial aid for non-traditional students.

• Financialaidinfo.org

  http://www.financialaidinfo.org/
  Provides scholarship listings, financial aid information and resources for sweepstakes, grants, fellowships and contests.

• Fisher House Foundation Scholarship Programs

  http://www.militaryscholar.org/
  Offers student aid and scholarship opportunities for military personnel and their dependents.

• Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships

  http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3gradinf.htm
  Michigan State University Library page providing students with up-to-date information on scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards and internships in the arts and sciences.

• GreatLakes

  https://schools.mygreatlakes.org/web/FAP/index.html
  Open solution software assists in managing student loan data through portfolio navigator.

• Home Equity Loans in Financial Aid Packages

  http://www.homeequityloans.org/blog/home-equity-loans-in-financial-aid-packages-102.html
  Guide for families utilizing home equity as a part of a student financial aid.

• How Minority Students Finance Their Higher Education

  http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED460243.pdf
  Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which looks at how minority students finance their educations.

• Howstuffworks-Applying for Financial Aid Library

  http://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/college-planning/financial-aid/applying-for-financial-aid.htm
  Detailed articles inform and report on multiple stages of the application processes including loan repayment.

• HRSA - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

  http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/
  Health Resources and Services Administration provides loan and scholarship programs for students and professionals.

• iGrad

  http://www.igrad.com/
  Students and recent graduate services for personal finance, budgeting, finalcial aid counseling including a loan exit counselor.

• Imagine America Foundation

  http://www.imagine-america.org/
  Offers scholarships, awards, individual and school sponsorships, career development and research support for career schools. Founded in 1982.

• Jewish Educational Loan Fund

  http://www.jelf.org/
  Educational loans to qualifying Jewish students from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.

• Karla Scherer Foundation

  http://www.karlascherer.org/
  Offering a scholarship and aid available exclusively to female students majoring only in finance or economics with plans for a corporate business career in the private sector.

• Loans for Health Professions Students | HRSA.gov

  http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/loans/
  HRSA provides financial aid for students and professionals, through its various bureaus and programs.

• Mapping Your Future

  http://mappingyourfuture.org/
  Preparing and paying for college from Middle School through Non-Traditional Students. Excellent Student Loan Counseling interactive tools.

• MASFAA

  http://www.masfaaweb.org/
  The Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is a professional association providing administration and support for student aid.

• Mission Tuition

  http://www.missiontuition.com/
  Program where everyday shopping with top retailers and brands helps save for a child's college education.

• Money For College - GoArmy.com

  http://www.goarmy.com/benefits/education-benefits/plan-for-your-future/financial-aid-and-other-programs.html
  Offers scholarships and grants to eligible students.

• Montana Guaranteed Student Loan Program

  http://www.mgslp.org/
  Official State higher education and financial aid website for students, parents, and lenders.

• NASFAA - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

  http://www.nasfaa.org/
  Offers a financial aid encyclopedia, career center and learning sections for college students and parents.

• NASSGAP

  http://www.nassgap.org/
  National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs is dedicated to the promotion, strengthening and increased disbursment of state grant and aid programs to become available for all students in the U.S.

• National Student Loan Data System

  http://www.nslds.ed.gov/nslds_SA/
  Students can access the Government system for their loan and Pell information.

• Nationally Coveted College Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships

  https://scholarships.fatomei.com/
  Searchable sources of financial aid for undergraduate and graduate students.

• NCASFAA

  http://www.ncasfaa.com/
  North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is a professional association offering training and development of financial aid officers in North Carolina.

• NELA - USA Funds

  http://www.usafunds.org/Pages/nela.aspx
  Non-profit student loan guarantor administering loans issued under the Federal Family Education Loan Program.

• NYSFAAA

  http://www.nysfaaa.org/
  The New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association, Inc offers financial aid Adminstrators, and the families they serve, free student aid planning and guidance.

• Opportunity.gov

  http://federalstudentaid.ed.gov/opportunity/index.html
  Find new educational and aid opportunities for unemployed workers, including students.

• Other Sources of Student Aid | Ed.gov

  http://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/types
  Lists alternatives for student financial aid.

• Paying for College - Bigfuture By The College Board

  https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college
  Explains financial aid, scholarships, the FAFSA and steps to find additional funds for school.

• Pickett & Hatcher Educational Fund, Inc.

  http://www.phef.org/
  A nonprofit, noncommercial foundation helping college students through private loans since 1938.

• Postsecondary Financial Aid for American Indians and Alaska Natives

  http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED438148.pdf
  Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which examines financial aid options for American Indians and natives of Alaska.

• Prepaid Card Articles

  http://prepaiddebitcards.net/reviews
  Publishes prepaid debit card usage tips and reviews for students, includes a history.

• SASFAA

  http://www.sasfaa.org/
  Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators consists of over 1,200 professionals in nine states, offering newsletters, conferences, training and regular public updates on legislative concerns.

• ScholarShare

  http://www.scholarshare.com/
  College savings plan offered by the State of California. TIAA-CREF Tuition Financing, Inc. is the plan manager.

• Sophie's Silver Lining Fund

  http://www.sslf.org.uk/
  UK based site existing to help needy young artists with their training in acting or singing.

• Student Aid on the Web

  http://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/
  U.S. Department of Education's official page for information about grants, loans, work-study, and tax credits for education and how to apply for them.

• Student Financial Aid in the United States

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student_financial_aid
  Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, details U.S. financial aid processes and types with current resources.

• Student Loan - Wikipedia

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student_loan
  Explains types of student loans offered in the United States.

• Student Loan Borrower Assistance

  http://www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org/
  National Consumer Law Center project resource for borrowers, including a step-by-step guide to determine a strategy to solve loan problems. Features news and updates about loan cancellation, repayment, default, delinquency and rehabilitation.

• StudentLoans.Gov

  https://studentloans.gov/myDirectLoan/index.action
  U.S. Department of Education site explaining how to view Federal student loan documents, entrance counseling and how to sign promissory notes. Includes tools for applying for a PIN, My Financial Aid History and repayment guidance.

• SuperCollege.com

  http://www.supercollege.com/
  Information on scholarships, college admissions and financial aid. Also feature tips for school admission essays and interviews.

• Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation

  http://www.buffettscholarships.org/
  Provides information for students on how to apply for financial aid from The Buffett Foundation.

• Tax Breaks for Higher Education

  http://extension.illinois.edu/taxbreaks/
  A guide to the variety of tax breaks available to make higher education more affordable.

• TEACH Grant - Federal Student Aid

  https://teach-ats.ed.gov/ats/index.action
  The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant official site explaining what to expect, what you need, the grant's initial and subsequent Counseling requirements and insight in to the ATS (Agreement to Serve).

• The Education Plan

  http://www.theeducationplan.com/
  529 college savings program that allows families to save for future higher education tuition on a tax-deferred basis.

• The NEA Foundation

  http://www.neafoundation.org/
  Grants for students, teachers, and employees for professional development, teacher retention, arts education, and improving achievement for minority students. Describes each program's requirements and provides publications of research.

• The U.S. Department of Education and Student Financial Aid for Distance Education: An Update

  http://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED457762.pdf
  Full-text of the ERIC Digest of this name which examines US federal financial aid assistance for distance education students.

• U.S. National Science Foundation - Funding Finder

  http://www.nsf.gov/funding/
  Database of student aid, grant and scholarship programs for undergraduates, graduates and Postdoctoral fellows.

• United Methodist Higher Education Foundation

  https://www.umhef.org/
  Scholarship aid from the foundation supports United Methodist students attending United Methodist-related institutions.

• US News and World Report - Paying for College

  http://www.usnews.com/education/best-colleges/paying-for-college
  Get information on financial aid and discover ways to pay for college. Find tools for comparing costs, a scholarship search and "best value" schools.

• USA.gov: Government Benefits, Grants, and Financial Aid for Citizens

  http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Benefits.shtml
  Get official information on grants, loans, financial aid, and other benefits from the U.S. government.

• Virginia Association of Financial Aid Administrators

  http://www.vasfaa.org/
  Resource for financial aid professionals, students and families in Virginia.

• YourTuition.com

  http://www.yourtuition.com/
  Articles and resources for scholarships, grants, tuition information and student loans.

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