Financial Aid
Introduction
There are many good financial aid sites available on the Net. We are listing some of our favorites, and have separated them into three distinct categories:
- General Information on Financial Aid
- Great sources for specific "how to" information
- Superior sources for searching for scholarships and alternative funding for college
General Information on Financial Aid
- http://www.act.org - A good site about college and career training in general, but also some excellent financial aid references
- http://www.collegeboard.org - Another good site, similar to ACT. Includes the ability to calculate an estimate of college costs and the amount you as a family might be expected to contribute.
- Mapping Your Future - College, Career, and Financial Aid Information for students and parents. A good starting point for things other than financial aid
Great sources for specific "how to" information
- http://www.fafsa.ed.gov - The official government site for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). It has tutorials, sample FAFSA scenarios, and the ability to file "online."
- The Student Guide - The electronic version of explanations on the entire financial aid procedure
- Department of Education Information for Students - General information on a variety of topics helpful to students and parents
Scholarships, alternate funding and other information
- http://www.fastweb.com - A superior scholarship search site with lots of bells and whistles
- http://www.ed.gov/thinkcollege/early - Lots of tips on the college search and funding process
- College is Possible - Good information on variety of ways to afford and complete college
- MoStars is the key resource for financial aid information specific to Missouri
Seniors - The Counseling Office has information or application forms