Financial Aid
For most students, going to college is a rite of passage to adulthood, and for many adults, going back to school offers a chance at promotion and a better career. Yet paying for college has become increasingly difficult. Use the Financial Aid Web Guide to find Web resources that can help you fund your education.
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To pay for school, you'll need to find money from several different sources, including grants, ... read more »
College Scholarships and Grants
The most enticing way to pay for college is to get free money through college scholarships and grants, and work-study. Most schools offer scholarships for academic achievement or excellence in sports. There's also an array of grants and work-study funds available to students that qualify.
Top Sites for College Scholarships and Grants
The San Diego Foundation
offers a list of the major national scholarships available. The list is alphabetized for easy searching.
The College Board
offers the most straightforward information about the Pell Grant, which provides more than $5,000 per year in free aid per student.
The U.S. Department of Education
Web site provides information on the Federal Work-Study (FWS) program, a great way to get work experience while helping to pay for your education.
Student Loan Resources
The federal government offers by far the best student loans for education. The interest rate, ... read more »
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