General Financial Aid Information

If you are interested in reviewing information about the tax benefits related to higher education download this publication from ECMC.  ECMC is a nonprofit corporation that provides services to students, schools, lenders and the U.S. Department of Education in support of higher education finance. Click here for website and download guide .

For an updated "Scholarships and Grants List"......click here

BE AWARE:  SOME SITES WILL ASK FOR PERSONAL INFORMATION.   IN THESE INSTANCES READ THE PRIVACY INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO DETERMINE IF YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION WILL BE SOLD OR GIVEN TO OTHER COMPANIES.

 FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid  - This is required for most colleges when any type of scholarship or grant is received.

Funding Education Beyond High School - the U.S. Dept. of Education's booklet, "Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid"

Cal Grant basics

Federal Financial Aid - details on the major federal aid programs

ECMC  - Planning for college, applying for financial aid and managing your loan

Cash for College Workshops - dates and locations for free workshops that provide line-by-line help completing the FAFSA

Financial Aid for Undocumented Students - www.e4fc.org

Financial Aid for Foster Youth - www.chafee.csac.ca.gov, www.fosteryouthhelp.ca.gov, www.calyouthconn.org, www.orphan.org

Financial Aid for the Health Professions - www.bhpr.hrsa.gov, www.hhs.gov

California Student Aid Commission - information about Cal Grants, other state aid and outreach activities. program requirements and how to apply for aid

Grants and Scholarship Database by Academic Level, Population, and Career Area  - provided by the Michigan State University Library

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES:

African American Scholarships

Asian American Scholarships

College Scholarship Information Sites - this is a free site provided by the American Educational Guidance Center, Inc.

FinAid!   - A site with information on Schools, Scholarships and more

FastWeb!  - Financial Aid Site that matches students to scholarships

College Net  - Information on scholarships 

Collegeboard Scholarship Search

Latino College Dollars  - Scholarships for California's Latino Students

Scholarships.com  - Free scholarship search

Scholarshps That Do Not Require Social Security Numbers

Mexican American Educational Fund Scholarship List   - MALDEF