Scholarships & Financial Aid


FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

Disbursing more than $80 billion annually in financial aid to students through schools; Provides aid for those looking to finance college.

The Financial Aid Information Page

The most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools.  In addition to the primary sources of financial aid (loans and scholarships), other kinds of aid are available to many students such as: Military Aid, Elementary and Secondary School Aid and and for Graduate and Professional School.

The Double the Numbers (DTN) Coalition
The Double the Numbers (DTN) coalition represents an unprecedented commitment by community leaders to ensure that many more DC students succeed in college.

CSS Profile
The fast, easy, convenient secure way to apply for financial aid. PROFILE, the financial aid application service of the College Board -- a national, 100-year-old, not-for-profit membership association.

Financial Aid for DC Residents

Providing financial aid information, educational assistance and tools for DC residents.

Financial Aid for MD Residents

Providing financial aid information, educational assistance and tools for MD residents.

Financial Aid for VA Residents

Providing financial aid information, educational assistance and tools for VA residents.

Sallie Mae College Answer
You'll find pointers on the entire "Going-to-College" process from preparation to getting loans. College Answer also has interactive tools that enable you to analyze the affordability of schools, compare financial aid award letters, and search for scholarships.

Fast Web Scholarship Search
FastWeb, helps students make the decisions that shape their lives: choosing a college, paying for college, and finding jobs and internships.

How To Be A Wise Borrower
Focused on making student loans more accessible, manageable and successful for students, schools and lenders.

UPromise Financial Aid Planner

American Educational Services (AES) provides more than $100 million annually in free benefits to students and families—including the nation’s lowest-cost student loans and powerful Internet-based solutions.

Latino College Dollars
Find scholarships and other educational resources for Latino students.

Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) OneApp
Find OSSE news and information on this site.

California Student Aid Commission
An organization making education beyond high school financially accessible to students.

529 Savings Plan     
Visit this site for tools to help you get an early start on saving for college.

EdFund
EdFund provides student loan guarantee services to colleges, universities and career schools, working closely with both financial aid administrators and lenders.


EdWise
Financial Planning Guide that provides useful loan management tool for students.

FastWeb
Find scholarships for college as well as jobs and internships information.

CollegeBoard
The College Board is a not-for-profit membership association whose mission is to connect students to college success and opportunity.

Fin Aid
This award-winning site has grown into one of the most comprehensive source of student financial aid information, advice and tools -- on and off the web.


WiredScholar
Get your questions answered about all stages of the college planning process.

International Student Web site
A comprehensive guide with resources for international students.

International Education Financial Aid
This site is a resource for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for US and international students wishing to study abroad.

The National Training for Counselors and Mentors
The National Training for Counselors and Mentors (NT4CM) is a collaboration that provides free training and support for counselors and mentors who assist students and their families in preparing financially for college.

FAFSA4caster
An online tool that helps students and parents determine their current eligibility for federal student aid.

MyFSA
An online account that provides students with access to college and scholarship searches, career and self-assessment tools, and other valuable resources regarding college and financial aid.

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) is an association of over 3,000 colleges, universities, career schools, and others with an interest in student financial aid who work together to deliver sources of financial aid to students.

National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs
NCHELP members promote student access and choice for post-secondary education and training.