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Financial Aid
 More than likely, there's a scholarship out there for you.
Whether you're looking for a
comprehensive directory of merit scholarships from colleges across the country, or you're interested in creating a profile online to have scholarship matches sent directly to you, there is a website to help ease your search.
Search Scholarships Online: Student Loan Resources:
Avoid Scams!!!
You should NEVER have to pay to search or receive a scholarship.
The above websites are all free. Watch out for the following phrases:
- "This scholarship is guaranteed or your money back."
- "You can't get this information anywhere else."
- "May I have your credit card/bank account number to hold this scholarship?"
- "We'll do all the work for you."
- "You've been selected by a national foundation to receive a scholarship."
- "You're a finalist" in a competition you never entered
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has created a specific website to help consumers keep way from
fraudulent scholarships. Visit the FTC's website for more tips.
Where Else Do I Look?Your High School Counselor or College Advisor - Your guidance counselor or faculty advisor may have information about scholarships. Ask if there are any scholarships they would be willing to recommend to you or nominate you for.
Libraries - Public libraries and college libraries have books on specialized topics such as scholarships for
women, students with disabilities, graduate students, minorities, athletes, engineers, etc.
Family - Family members may be affiliated with groups that offer scholarships. Employers, community
groups, unions, local businesses, civic groups, alumni organizations, veterans' groups and churches are
examples of such groups. Talk to your family and make a list of their affiliations at the beginning of your
scholarship search.
Community Organizations - The Boys & Girls Clubs, Urban League, NAACP, Elks, Jaycees, Kiwanis,
Lions, Rotary Clubs and memorial foundations often offer substantial scholarships for students in their
community. Some cities also have community-based education information centers, such as the Higher
Education Information Center, federally funded Talent Search programs and Educational Opportunity Centers which offer free scholarship information and assistance with applying for financial aid.
REMEMBER: Start early, stay organized, and meet all deadlines!
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