It can be hard to figure out where to start when you are trying to find money to pay for college! We know this is not easy and can feel daunting at times because applications, admissions, financial aid, and scholarships all have their own deadlines. To help keep you organized and on track, we have compiled some important and useful resources to help you on your journey toward your educational goals. 

Scholarship Searches and Resources 

Free Scholarship Searches – 

Scholarships.Com - https://www.scholarships.com/

GoingMerry.com - https://www.goingmerry.com/

Scholarship America - https://scholarshipamerica.org/students/browse-scholarships/

FastWeb - https://www.fastweb.com/

Niche College Scholarships - https://www.niche.com/colleges/scholarships/

First Generation Scholarship Resources – First Generation students have access to tons of scholarship opportunities if they are the first in their family to attain and complete a college degree. 

https://thescholarshipsystem.com/blog-for-students-families/the-ultimate-first-generation-scholarship-list/

The Common App – New college students can explore and apply for over 900 colleges with a single application using the Common App. https://www.commonapp.org/

Big Future Scholarship Search – One stop college planning and scholarship search https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search

Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) – www.fafsa.gov

Students may also apply for the Scholarships offered at the school they choose to attend. Please go to the school you are attending and find their Scholarship page to submit an application directly to the school you are attending.