Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin

Grants & Scholarships » Scholarship Resources

Students and parents may find the following websites helpful in locating financial aid and other college-related information.

www.collegeboard.com College Board Online
www.collegefund.org assistance for Native American students
www.collegenet.com/mach25 scholarship research
www.collegeview.com financial aid information and listing of over 3,000 colleges
www.ed.gov/grantapps description of discretionary grant application packages
www.ed.gov/offices/ope US Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education, variety of information
www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP Financial aid primer from US Department of Education and the Office of Student Financial Assistance Programs
www.eStudentLoan.com compares loans and apply on line
www.fastweb.com FastWeb (financial aid)
www.finaid.org FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page
www.hsf.net assistance for Hispanic students
www.petersons.com Peterson's Education Center , research college and educational programs
www.scholarships.com scholarship search
www.srnexpress.com SRN Express (Scholarship Resource Network)
www.studyabroad.com study abroad
www.uncf.org United Negro College Fund
www.WiredScholar.com explains financial aid options and ways to apply
www.Lunch-Money.com scholarship search site that helps students find scholarships and apply for them online

The following reference books may also be a useful resource:

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

Visit the websites of colleges you are interested in attending. Many of the sites offer information about financial aid.

Talk with your high school guidance counselor to learn about resources available to you. If you are attending college, talk with a representative from the financial aid office to learn about resources and programs.