Getting Started

For most students and families, attending a private college or university represents a substantial investment. Make sure your money is well spent by attending a college that meets your needs. Visiting a campus and talking with persons from the admissions office, seeing other students, and making an appointment with the financial aid office will help you make an informed decision.

File the FAFSA.

For virtually every college-bound student, this is the first step needed for student to receive a Financial Aid Notification (FAN.) Students and parent may complete the FAFSA here: https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa

Visit Your High School Guidance Office.

If you are currently enrolled in high school or have just recently graduated, your high school guidance office will have information about local groups and organizations that provide scholarships and other financial assistance.

Search the Web.

is a great place to start checking out other scholarship opportunities, as well as a host of other useful information sources.

Talk to your church.

Many congregations provide financial support for students attending colleges such as 91大神.