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The following websites contain information on sources of financial aid/scholarships or information on specific scholarships:

  • FinAid.org. An easy to use, comprehensive financial aid information site
    http://www.finaid.org


  • Financial calculators. Estimate college costs, loan payments and more.
    http://www.finaid.org/calculators


  • Free Application for Federal Student Aid. You must complete a FAFSA to be considered for any federal financial aid. Complete the online version, or download the form.
    http://www.fafsa.ed.gov


  • Help with completing the FAFSA
    http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/index.html


  • St. Mary's County College Access Program (SMC CAP)-- Website in process (10-26-2009) a program offered in each of the county's three public comprehensive high schools. Trained advisors provide weekly lessons at lunch time to students who need extra support during their junior and senior year to learn about and take the steps needed to get into college or other post-secondary education. SMC CAP is a partner with BECA, working together to increase the number of students from the county who obtain bachelor's degrees.

  • Federal Student Guide. An explanation of the federal financial aid programs
    http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html


  • College Savings Plan of Maryland program.
    http://www.collegesavingsmd.org/


  • Financial Aid Search Through the Web. A free scholarship search
    http://www.fastweb.com


  • Access America for Students. Government resources to assist with planning and paying for education, searching for a job and access to many other government services
    http://www.students.gov


  • Nelnet a scholarship search engine that also sells product (loans, etc.)
    http://www.nelnet.com


  • Maryland Higher Education Commission – listing the scholarship programs administered by the Maryland Department of Education.
    http://www.mhec.state.md.us





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