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Financial Aid:  External Sites

Americorps
Gain skills and experience as you earn money for college through service in non-profit organizations throughout the U.S.

Co-Op
In Cooperative Education programs, employers partner with colleges to provide students another way to finance their education while training for a career.

Dell Scholars Program
The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation recognizes students who have overcome significant obstacles to pursue their educations.  Dell Scholars receive $20,000 each to complete their higher education over the course of six years. The Foundation also provides its students with resources and mentoring beyond initial financial assistance to ensure they have the support they need to obtain a college degree.

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
All students applying to college must complete this form in order to be eligible for financial aid.

Fastweb
A free scholarship search engine.

Money Geek
Guide to financial aid and tips for graduating debt free

Money Geek Scholarships for African Americans

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Consumer information from the professionals about financial aid sources, eligibility, and ways to cut costs.

Pay for College
The College Board offers articles, calculators, and search tools for parents and students.

ROTC
Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) programs train students to be officers in the military and offer scholarships for college.

Scholarship Scams
Tips for consumers from the Federal Trade Commission.

Scholarship Searches
More scholarship search engines.

Seven Myths about College Finances
This article from the Wall Street Journal dispels many common misconceptions about financial aid.

The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid
A free, student-friendly site that explains all types of financial aid and includes a scholarship search developed by the creator of FastWeb.

Student Aid on the Web
The federal government's site explains various ways to pay for college with particular attention to federal student aid.

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
UNCF awards more than 10,000 scholarships through more than 400 scholarship, internship, fellowship and institutional grants that support students at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels.



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