Financial concerns can make the college process very difficult. However, Federal Student Aid and Scholarships can help lessen a student’s financial burden. Below are some resources on the Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as different scholarship opportunities.
8 Steps to filling out the FAFSA – The FAFSA is designed to help students with getting grants and loans to help them pay for college. This article, from the FAFSA website, can help you get an idea of what is needed for the FAFSA and how the process works.
Filling out the FAFSA – This link, from the FAFSA website, will give you more specific information about the general ideas and steps mentioned in the link above. There are how-to videos, in depth instructions, and help resources all provided.
10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filling Out the FAFSA – Visit this resource, from studentaid.gov, to learn about common mistakes students make regarding the FAFSA.
Fastweb Scholarship Platform – This resource provides many scholarship options that match your qualifications.
Dollars for Scholars – Dollars for Scholars helps to point students towards more locally provided scholarships.
Scholarship America – This resource provides scholarships country wide.