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Financial Aid is money to help you pay for college. It can come from the government, colleges, and non-profit & private organizations. As you search for colleges or career schools take a look at cost, location and accreditation.
Scholarship Alert: If you are planning to apply for college specific scholarships, please be aware that many colleges require applicants to apply by their Early Action deadline to be eligible for their scholarships.
An award given to students based on their academic record, which is not limited to only grades but consider ACT and/or SAT scores, leadership roles, and community involvement.
List of all type of scholarships. Will continue to add scholarships and update information through out the year.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Key Financial Aid Terms:
- Aid Package - A combination of scholarship, grant, loan and/or work-study determined by a college financial aid office.
- Grants - Awards based on financial need that do not require repayment. Grants are available through the federal government, state agencies and educational institutions.
- Scholarships - Awards to students based on merit or merit plus need that do not have to be repaid.
- Expected Family Contribution (EFC) - An amount you and your family are expected to contribute toward your education. It is used in determining eligibility for federal student aid.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - The application required for students to be considered for federal student financial aid. The FAFSA is processed free of charge and is used by most state agencies and colleges.
- Student Aid Report (SAR) - The report you will receive after your FAFSA has been processed that will list your EFC.
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