Financial Aid/Scholarship Website Student Aid Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ Provides information about the FAFSA, which is an application that is required to receive any federal financial aid for college. Federal Student Aid Homepage http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/ Provides information for students about government financial aid resources including FAFSA, loans, and grants. U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov/finaid.html The U.S. Department of Education’s most comprehensive resource on financial aid including FAFSA, loans, and grants. FinAid—The Smart Guide to Financial Aid Texas Financial Aid Information Center (TFAIC) www.tgslc.org/borrowers/tfaic A free resource for Texas students and families who plan to obtain financial assistance to pursue higher education. Provides information about Texas-based financial aid services and programs. FAFSA4caster https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1 Provides information about paying for college and assistance for estimating eligibility for financial aid. TAFSA vs. FAFSA http://collegeforalltexans.com/index.cfm?objectid=D465D848-EA0F-C0EA- 5209BC8C89262877 Which financial aid application should you use? This site will help you determine if you should use the TASFA or FAFSA. The TASFA is an application for financial aid for Texas residents who are NOT a permanent U.S. resident with an alien registration card, a conditional permanent U.S. resident with visa type I-551C, or an eligible noncitizen with an arrival/departure record (I- 94). FinAid—The Smart Guide to Financial Aid http://www.finaid.org/ Provides numerous educational resources on financial aid along with a scholarship database.
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Financial Aid/Scholarship Website
Student Aid
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Provides information about the FAFSA, which is an application that is required to receive any
federal financial aid for college.
Federal Student Aid Homepage
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/
Provides information for students about government financial aid resources including FAFSA,
loans, and grants.
U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov/finaid.html
The U.S. Department of Education’s most comprehensive resource on financial aid including
FAFSA, loans, and grants.
FinAid—The Smart Guide to Financial Aid
Texas Financial Aid Information Center (TFAIC)
www.tgslc.org/borrowers/tfaic
A free resource for Texas students and families who plan to obtain financial assistance to pursue
higher education. Provides information about Texas-based financial aid services and programs.
FAFSA4caster
https://fafsa.ed.gov/FAFSA/app/f4cForm?execution=e1s1 Provides information about paying for college and assistance for estimating eligibility for
http://pr.bby.com/community-relations/programs/best-buy-scholarship-program/ Provide 1,100 students with $1,000 college scholarships in grades 9-12 based on volunteerism
efforts, academic achievement, and/or work experience.
Kohl’s Cares Scholarship Program
http://www.kohlscorporation.com/communityrelations/scholarship/index.asp Provides 2,200 students ages 6-18 with scholarships totaling $420,000 who have made
considerable contributions to their communities.
National Scholarships for High School Seniors
The following local and national scholarships are in alphabetical order.
Buick Achievers Scholarship Program
http://www.buickachievers.com/ Provides 1,000 students with $2,000 scholarships and 100 students with renewable $25, 000
scholarships who demonstrate significant financial need and have strong academic and
leadership potential. Special consideration given to first-generation college students, females,
veterans or a dependent of military personnel.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program
https://www.coca-colascholars.org/ Provides 250 four-year, achievement-based scholarships to high school seniors. Students must
have a 3.0 GPA after their junior year to be eligible for the scholarship.
Gates Millennium Scholars Program
http://www.gmsp.org/publicweb/aboutus.aspx Provides good-through-graduation scholarships to 1,000 students with significant financial need
and identify as African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander
American and Hispanic American and have strong academic and leadership potential.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
http://www.hsf.net/ Provides scholarships for Hispanic students. The world’s largest not-for-profit organization that
provides scholarships to support Hispanic students.
HP Scholars
http://www.hp.com/hpinfo/socialinnovation/us/programs/scholars.html Provides scholarships packages totaling more than $40,000 for African American, Latino, and
American Indian students who are planning to complete degrees in technical fields such as
http://www.societyforscience.org/STS Provides scholarships for students who contribute significantly to the field of science, have at
least a 2.4 GPA, and have taken the ACT or SAT.
KFC Scholars Program
http://www.kfcscholars.org/ Provides up to $20,000 scholarships for students who plan to attend an in-state university and
have entrepreneurial drive.
Lowe’s Scholarship Program
Provides 140 students with $2,500 scholarships who have at least a 2.5 GPA and demonstrate
considerable commitment to their community through leadership activities, community service,
and/or work experience.
The Dell Scholars Program
http://www.dellscholars.org/ Provides 250 scholarship of $20,000 for AVID students who have at least a 2.4 GPA and
demonstrate considerable financial need.
The Generation Google Scholarship
http://www.google.com/intl/en/jobs/students/proscho/scholarships/uscanada/generation/ Provides $10,0000/year for up to four years for underrepresented students (African American,
Person with a Disability, Hispanic, or a Female) with considerable financial need who are
planning to major in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a
related program.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation
http://www.jackierobinson.org/ Provides scholarships for minority students planning to attend 4-year universities who show
leadership potential and have considerable financial need of up to $24,000/four years.