The cost of a college education can seem
overwhelming, but you are not alone! Scholarships are
available for ALL types of students, so that finances do
not have to stand between you and a college degree. For
more information about scholarships available to your or
for help in completing scholarship and financial aid
applications please contact your guidance counselor.
Listing of hundreds of
scholarships available in 2006 along with
requirements, deadlines, and scholarship
amounts. Compiled courtesy of congresswoman
Lucille Roybal-Allard.
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students.gov is an interagency
cooperative effort that provides students and
their families with a gateway to Federal
government information and services they need.
Online information and transactions are
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Scholarship Resource Network,
Inc., provider of the Scholarship Resource
Network (SRN), has developed this site to
provide an overview on financial aid resources
available to students with a special focus on
scholarship information.
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One of the most popular Exchange youth projects, the Youth of the Month/Year Award, recognizes hard-working high school students who attain high levels of scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership. This proven program not only rewards outstanding young people, but also provides an incentive for other youngsters to strive for equally high levels of achievement.
A.C.E. stands for Accepting the Challenge of Excellence. This program recognizes high school students who have made a dramatic change in their attitude and performance during their high school years. These changes have enabled the students to overcome adversities and prepare for graduation. Clubs may also submit their top A.C.E. Award winner to the district competition. Winners at the Club level then have an opportunity to compete for the District A.C.E. Award.
FinAid, The
SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid, is the most
comprehensive free resource for objective and
unbiased information, advice and tools about
student financial aid, college scholarships and
education loans.
The Department (ED)
will provide more than $78 billion this year,
about 60 percent of all student aid, to help
millions of students and families pay for
postsecondary education.
If you're exploring options for paying for
college, see
Find Aid. You'll learn about the various
kinds of financial aid (loans, grants, and
work-study), how to apply, common myths, and
more.
Apply online for federal and
private student loans, consolidate student
loans; financial aid and scholarship information
for college, graduate school and continuing
education.
Student must first apply by
completing the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). Loan amounts from $2,625 -
$8,500 per year. Repayment begins 6 months after
graduation or if enrollment drops below
half-time. Up to 10 years to repay. Eligibility
based on financial need.
The Parent Loan for
Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is a low-cost loan
sponsored by the federal government to pay for
dependent child's school expenses. Borrow up to
the full cost of student's education minus any
other financial aid. Low, variable interest rate
set by federal government with maximum of 9%.
Flexible payment plans.
College tuition rates are rising
at record levels…Get a head start with Section
529 state college savings plans and help your
children reach for the stars.