Career Planning

Many web sites have huge scholarship databases that will do the grunt work for you. Enter your criteria and they will return a list of scholarships that match them. Most sites are free and only require you to register to use their services. Some sites to check out are:

www.college-scholarships.com

www.fastaid.com

www.fastweb.com

www.finaid.com

www.review.com

www.thesalliemaefund.org

www.wiredscholar.com

COLLEGE APPLICATION RESOURCES

How to Write a College Application Essay

Common Essay Questions - College Admissions Questions and Answers

Ask the Dean answers frequently asked questions such as "What's involved in filling out the application?" and "Can I recycle essay questions?"

Helpful Hints about Letters of Recommendation
Great planning form to help keep track of all your college applications!

FINANCIAL AID PLANNING

Sallie Mae
Sallie Mae wants to make sure that you have all of the parent-specific information you need at your fingertips.

Student Loan Funding - Use this site to determine what your needs will be for college tuition. Discover types and sources of financial aid. Find out how to apply for and manage a student loan Review the financial aid process. Learn about tax breaks for college higher education

Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) - Use this site to explore options for paying for college.