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.
FAFSA 4CASTER
Parents of younger students can enter financial information, and this site will predict their eligibility for federal student aid.
Fastweb
A free scholarship search engine.
Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program
The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential. GMS will select 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice.
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
Information on colleges and financial aid in Maryland, including the Academic Common Market, a multi-state agreement that allows students in certain circumstances to pay in-state tuition at out-of-state colleges.
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.
You Can Afford College
This half hour program from Maryland Public Television delivers information tailored to today's parents and students who need a comprehensive, how-to approach to find financial aid.
WCPS is not responsible for content on external sites.
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.
FAFSA 4CASTER
Parents of younger students can enter financial information, and this site will predict their eligibility for federal student aid.
Fastweb
A free scholarship search engine.
Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program
The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for outstanding minority students with significant financial need to reach their highest potential. GMS will select 1,000 talented students each year to receive a good-through-graduation scholarship to use at any college or university of their choice.
Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC)
Information on colleges and financial aid in Maryland, including the Academic Common Market, a multi-state agreement that allows students in certain circumstances to pay in-state tuition at out-of-state colleges.
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.
You Can Afford College
This half hour program from Maryland Public Television delivers information tailored to today's parents and students who need a comprehensive, how-to approach to find financial aid.
WCPS is not responsible for content on external sites.