- Campaign for College Opportunity - A resource specifically geared to California students. Click on "Go to College" for a ton of information on applying and paying for college.
- FastWeb - A free scholarship search engine offering students more than $1 billion through 600,000 scholarships.
- FinAid - Has detailed information about loans, grants, scholarships and work-for-tuition programs
- I Can Afford College - A site dedicated to financial aid options for students who attend a California community college
- Student Aid on the Web - U.S. Department of Education information about federal student aid.
- StudentJobs.gov - Click on the e-Scholar link to learn about federal scholarships and grants
- AmeriCorps - A volunteer program that offers a number of opportunities for college funding in exchange for community service
- Scholarships.com - Search college scholarships and financial aid information including Federal Stafford loans, Federal PLUS loans, and Federal Consolidation loans
You don't need to go into the military to pay for college. From scholarships to loans, there are a variety of resources available. Here are some Web sites to check out:
One more tip: If you're planning on becoming a teacher, you may get a break on repaying your college loans. Ask prospective colleges about loan cancellation or forgiveness programs, or go to www.studentaid.ed.gov and click on "Repaying" for more information.
