Financial Aid

Financial Aid Resources

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)® is the first step toward getting financial aid.

The CSS Profile is a good tool for identifying other sources of financial aid.

The EFC Calculator is useful to estimate the family contribution to the college costs.

The Net Price Calculator Center provides an easy way to find schools' Net Price Calculators. These calculators help determine family contribution after scholarships, aid, and grants are factored in.

MyinTuition Quick College Cost Estimator

MyinTuition shows the projected cost of college once financial aid is factored in, helping students and families understand and plan for what college will actually cost.

Guide to Financial Aid Lingo

Scholarship Resources

Institutional Scholarships

Institutional scholarships are college-specific. Check the financial aid website of each school to see if there are scholarships that warrant an application.

Merit Scholarships

Merit scholarships are based on high school performance: grades, test scores, or a combination of both. Generally, if a school is test-optional and the student elects not to submit scores, the student will still be eligible for merit scholarships.

Athletic Scholarships

Athletic scholarships are based on athletic performance and may be discontinued if the student stops playing the sport once on campus. Division III schools cannot award athletic scholarships.

Local Scholarships

Additional scholarships are available through countless private foundations, businesses, organizations, clubs, religious groups, etc. A great starting point is to search for local scholarships in the city in which you reside. Begin with your local Chamber of Commerce, library, or businesses: You may be surprised by what is available!

National Scholarships

There are numerous search engines available to aid in the scholarship search process:

Scholarships.com
College Board
Fastweb
Cappex
Sallie Mae
StudentScholarships.org