Helpful Links
U.S. Department of Education
www.ed.gov/students
A wealth of information about going to college and getting financial assistance. Publications can be ordered at no cost from the U.S. Department of Education or downloaded from the internet.
Financial Aid Information
www.finaid.org
The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid for students and parents.
www.collegeboard.org
This site not only provides information about the SAT, but also college searches that allow students and parents to compare and apply with over 3,500 schools.
www.collegefortexans.com
Provided by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; provides information about preparing, applying and paying for college. Site is for Texas residents. Available in both English and Spanish.
College Planning
www.adventuresineducation.org
A good source of college and career planning information.
Available in both English and Spanish.
Scholarship Searches
www.fastweb.monster.com
Find money for college! Search over 600,000 scholarships.
State Agencies List
State Higher Education Agencies
Agencies provide information on state education programs, colleges and universities, student aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, and some guaranty agencies.
International Student Information
www.edupass.org/finaid
Financial Aid for International students
www.iefa.org
Scholarship search for financial aid, college scholarship and grant information for international students.
www.InternationalScholarships.com
Financial aid and scholarship resource for international students wishing to study abroad.
www.internationalstudentloan.com
International Student Loan Center.