Paying For College

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Financial Aid Information


	Scholarships and Financial Aid Information Securing financing for your college education is an essential step in your future planning. There are basically two ways of financing your education: Merit based scholarships, and Need Based Financial Aid Search CyberGuidance


	Merit Scholarships Merit scholarships are competitive. You face a national pool of applicants. Your best alternative might be to search for scholarships that are local to your city or state. Completing a scholarship search is the best way to begin. Try www.fastweb.com or Duval County Scholarship Book On-line. Merit and Need-Based Scholarships on the Web Florida Bright Futures Scholarship George Washinton Crossing Scholarship Ayn Rand Scholarships Southern Scholarship Foundation - subsidized housing at FSU, UF, BCC, FAMU Ron Brown African American Scholarship Bill Gates' Millennium Scholars Program Universal Cheerleader's Association Online US Marine Corp Scholarships Tylenol Scholarships Coca Cola Scholars Program State Farm Scholarship Programs Baptist Scholarships Intel Science Search Discover Card Tribute for Juniors NCAA Scholarship Page Dance Scholarships Large List of Scholarships


	Search for scholarships at these sites: The College Board Online Financial Aid Information Page Paying For School Parent Soup Financial Aid Information Molis Minority Scholarships Office of Postsecondary Education US Govt Scholarships-4u.com FAFSA On-Line FastWeb - Financial Aid Search ScholarStuff Sallie Mae Florida Resident Scholarships New on Cyberguidance: Minority Scholarship Page College Scholarship Search


	Financial Aid Based on Need Many students receive need based financial aid. Completion of a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in January of your senior year is essential in this process. You should, however, complete a financial estimator form to determine before you get your FAFSA results just how much college will cost you. See how one family will pay for college on the Need Comparison Chart. NOTE: any of these four college will cost this family ONLY what their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $4,500. See how. Bill Spiers' Financial Aid Presentation This is the presentation that Bill does for Stanton students and parents in January, explaining need based financial aid. Click here EFC - Expected Family Contribution This is an important index in determining how much college will cost your family. The following 2 documents explain the EFC and provide a worksheet that you can use NOW! These documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader. EFC Worksheets for college year 2004-2005. This should be used for 05 graduates who will start college in the summer of 2005. EFC Worksheets for college year 2005-2006. This should be used for students applying for financial aid beginning Fall 2005. Complete a financial aid estimator at one of these sites: FAFSA 4Caster The College Board Online Financial Aid Information Page


	Commercial Funding Organizations Wells Fargo College and Financial Aid Info Educaid Citibank Outreach Peterson's Education Center Watch for Financial Aid Scams Check the scholarship of your interest as a possible scam at the Federal Trade Commission's site and at www.finaid.org


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