Financial Aid Information

Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA):

FAFSA On The Web - site for filing FAFSA online.

CSS/Financial Aid Profile - aid application required in addition to FAFSA by many private colleges/universities.

The Student Guide - U.S. Department of Education aid information.

General Information:

Financial Aid Sources - listing of federal and state options.

FinAid Page - financial aid information, includes links to numerous "scam free" sites.

Scholarship Scams - current information on scholarship scams.

Don't Get Scammed on Your Way to College - Federal Trade Commission site that lists ways to detect scholarship scams.

Finance Your Education - includes needs analysis, methods of finance, money management.

College Parents of America - financial aid information.

International Information:

Edupass - a preliminary guide to studying in the USA by the providers of FinAid.

Study in the USA - another resource with in-depth information about the U.S. Education process and a school index.

British Council - information for U. S. students wishing to study in the United Kingdom.

UCAS - the institution which manages applications for higher education in the UK.

NAFSA - provides information for both international students studying in the USA and U.S. students going abroad.

Specific Institutions:

Nellie Mae - student loan information, includes hints on preparing to pay for college.

Sallie Mae - information on the entire Financial Aid process.

College Savings Plan Network - state-sponsored savings programs including Virginia's.

ROTC/Armed Services Scholarships: