College Information & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Information

Financial aid comes in many forms, and you need to fill out many forms to get any of it. The main form is known as the FAFSA - Free Application for Financial Student Aid. If you are attending a school in California, then you should fill out a CalGrant application. Links to these forms and other helpful information are listed below.

FAFSA Guide for 2006-2007. Although this is really for last year, the form does not change much year-to-year. This guide will get you a head start on the 2007-2008 form.

Financial Aid Guide. This one page sheet describes the many types of financial aid available.

Scholarship Guide. This one page sheet discusses the scholarship application process and offers tips and hints to use when filling out the application.

Scholarship Scams Tip Sheet. Any time money is involved there are people that will try to part it from you. This 1-pager offers 10 warning signs of a scam. Remember that scholarships should not require you to pay any money to apply.

Top Reasons Sents Do Not Apply for Scholarships. The great excuse list for not applying for scholarships and why those reasons are not valid. Excellent reading for students and parents.

Your College "To Do" List. A list of things to do for you and your parents for your college and scholarship applications.

Useful Websites

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