Helpful Links
The following are free resources for students seeking scholarships. The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina does not administer these sites and assumes no liability for information obtained from them.
Back to College
This site offers many links to scholarship help, including financial aid for adults returning to college.
College Foundation of North Carolina
Specifically for North Carolina students, the College Foundation of North Carolina's site contains tools and links to help you select a college, apply online, and pay for your education.
About: U.S. College Admissions
Here you will find a wide variety of links to help students locate scholarship opportunities for minorities.
U.S. Dept. of Education Office of Postsecondary Education
Visit this site if you need help deciding which school is right for you and what your best loan options are. A list of scholarships is also available, including free matching options.
2006 Colleges, College Scholarships and Financial Aid Page
In addition to a page with links to scholarship search engines, this site offers tips for test preparation, an online directory of college admission & financial aid offices and links to college homepages.
CollegeView
This page offers an overview of financial aid as well as several
search options.
CommonApp.org
Save time by gaining access to one common application form that
is accepted by many colleges and universities. Schools accepting
the common application form are listed on the site.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
To qualify for federal financial aid (Pell grants, Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG), loans, work-study) you must
file a "Free Application for Federal Student Aid." In
addition, many college and independent scholarships require the
"Student Aid Report," or SAR, generated by this application
as documentation of financial need.
FinAid!
This general financial aid page is a great starting point for your
web search. It is well organized, with lots of good links.
Next Student
This site provides information about available scholarships, but its emphasis is on financial solutions - federal assistance, affordable loans - for high school and college students as well as recent graduates.
The Dollar Stretcher
This "dollar-stretcher" site is full of consumer tips for getting the most for your money. Highly recommended for students living on their own.
Personal Identification Numbers
Access this site to obtain the Personal Identification Number (PIN) that serves as the electronic signature on your online FAFSA application.
Scholarship Scams
The Federal Trade Commission created this website to alert consumers and help them identify scholarship scams.
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