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College
is possible and affordable.
Here you will find a Financial Aid fact sheet answering
frequently asked questions about financial aid and links
to financial aid and scholarship web sites.
Financial Aid and Scholarship Links
- Financial calculators
- Podcasts
- Guides to repaying student loans
- Paying for College
Sallie Mae provides federal and private student loans, for undergraduate and graduate school students and their parents.
- California Cash for College financial aid awareness
and workshops in the Central Valley are coordinated by CVHEC.
- The Tomas Rivera Policy Institute has its 2007/2008 directory of scholarships for Latino students
- USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships
- Save me a Spot in College
Scholarship contest for middle school and high
school students. The contest includes categories for
written word, poster and TV ad in an effort to
engage young Californians as a voice for the need
for college access for the growing number of young
people in the state.
- Preparing
For College
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
- FAFSA Tip Sheet
Helpful tips and references for completing
the FAFSA in time to qualify for Cal Grants (March
2).
- Looking for Student Aid
Federal, State and Other Sources of Information
- Scholarship Scams: What to Know
Helpful hints to avoid financial aid and scholarship
scams.
- Scholarship News
Scholarship search engine
- FinAid - The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
- College Guide for Undocumented Students
Resources for financial aid options available regardless
of immigration status, including a list of private
scholarships, MALDEF scholarship application, and
forms to receive in-state tuition.
- Private Scholarships
These private scholarships are open to anyone who
meets stated qualifications and applies, regardless
of immigration status.
- Native American Journalist Association
Each year they offer $1,000 - $3,000 to Native American
students pursuing journalism degrees at a higher education
institution. In order to apply students must
be current members. The student rate is $20.
- Fastweb.com
Search for over 600,000 scholarships.
- Horatio
Alger Association
The Association's Scholarship Program specifically
assists high school students who have faced and overcome
great obstacles in their lives.
- National
Academy of American Scholars
Private organization that awards financial id and
academic scholarships to high school seniors and college
freshman.
- Princeton Review
Scholarships search engine.
- College Board
Search for more than 2,000 scholarships based on student's
background
- Putting Colleges Costs into Context
American Council on Education
(ACE) has a new brochure containing basic facts
on such issues as what students really pay for college
and why college costs are rising.
- National Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrator
As
financial aid professionals, we've all been faced
with that "easy" question we should know, but for
some reason the answer escapes us. To help, NASFAA
has designed this Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
set to provide answers for those broad, basic
student aid questions that come up from time to
time.
College Saving Programs
- ScholarShare
California's 529 College Savings Program offers an
easy, flexible and affordable way to save for higher
education. ScholarShare is a great way to invest
in you children's future, while enjoying tax advantages.
- Upromise
Upromise is a free service designed to help families
save for college. It's simple: you'll save when you
shop for the things you need. With Upromise,
thousands of companies will help you save for your
child's college education. You can save when you shop
online, at your favorite stores, or at the grocery
or drug store. You can save when you travel, dine
out, and more.
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