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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