Scholarships: Tips & Resourses

The financial aid and scholarship processes can be overwhelming and confusing. Following are some suggestions we hope will be helpful.

Begin planning early.
Parents and students should become familiar with the admission requirements of different institutions of higher learning. It is never too early to begin this process.

Talk to a high school guidance counselor.
High school guidance departments will provide information regarding the courses, tests, and applications that are necessary for admission and financial aid for higher education.

Plan for a career and chart a course.
Find answers about school, careers, college, financial aid and more at the Learn More Resource Center via the Internet: www.learnmoreindiana.org or their helpline: 1.800.992.2076.

Check out the Knoy Resource Center
Call 7653795.2495 x 5562. Located in Cloverdale High School across from the football field.

Talk to college and university financial aid departments and admissions offices.
After identifying several colleges you are interested in, contact them. They will be happy to provide information and guidance.

Complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
This is required by many scholarship applications. The application may be accessed and completed via the Internet at www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Complete the CSS Profile.
Many colleges and universities require it. The application may be accessed and completed via the Internet at http://profileonline.collegeboard.com.

Submit Scholarship Applications on time.
Scholarship deadlines are generally at the beginning of the year prior to the fall semester in which assistance is desired.

Use the Community Foundation Scholarship Application Form
By completing one application form, you may apply for multiple Community Foundation Scholarships. Click here to download a Community Foundation General Scholarship Form in Abobe Acrobat PDF format or contact the Community Foundation, 765.653.4978.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Resources

You may find the following Web sites helpful in locating financial aid and
other college-related information.

www.collegeboard.com
College Board Online: SAT information

www.collegefund.org
American Indian College Fund: assistance for Native American students

www.collegenet.com/mach25
College Net - Breaking the Tuition Barrier: scholarship database

www.collegeview.com
Hobson's College View: financial aid information and listing of over 3,000 colleges

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/fsa/index.html
US Department of Education: federal student aid

www.eStudentLoan.com
Student Loan: compares loans and apply on line

www.fastweb.com
Fast Web: find scholarships and colleges

www.finaid.org
FinAid: The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

www.hsf.net
Hispanic Scholarship Fund: assistance for Hispanic students

www.petersons.com
Peterson's Education Center: high school, college, graduate school and adult learning resources.

www.scholarships.com
Scholarships.com: Army ROTC ; free scholarship search and financial aid information

www.srnexpress.com
Scholarship Resource Network: A one stop resource for financial aid

www.studyabroad.com
Study Abroad: high school, college, graduate school, adult learning

www.uncf.org
United Negro College Fund: Assistance for African American students

www.WiredScholar.com
Sallie Mae: Broad resource for self evaluation and planning for college

www.commonapp.org
Common Application: provides one application for admission into multiple colleges

www.fafsa.ed.gov - site for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

You may find the following reference books helpful:

College Costs and Financial Aid Handbook, College Board
Directory of Financial Aid for Minorities, Reference Service Press
Financial Aid for Higher Education, William C. Brown Publishers
Free Money for College: A Guide to More than 1000 Grants and
Scholarships for Undergraduate Study, Facts on File
Fund Your Way Through College, Visible Ink Press

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