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SimpleTuition

SimpleTuition allows parents and students to find common answers to their financial aid questions about loans, scholarships, and how to pay for college.

Scholarships.com

Scholarships.com is one of the most trusted free college scholarship and financial aid search engines. This resource allows students to search more than 2.7 million college scholarships worth more than nineteen billion dollars.

NICHE

NICHE provides an abundance of college scholarships that students can apply for to lessen the burden of student loans. Students can be personally matched to scholarships or they can browse the extensive database and find scholarships they find interesting.

National Merit Scholarship Corporation

NMSC is a nonprofit organization that provides support for honor students around the United States in paying for college and throughout their education.

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

The National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA) works to increase student access to postsecondary education, provides professional development of financial aid administrators, and advocates for public policy initiatives that improve student financial assistance.

Mapping Your Future

Learn how to prepare high school students for life after graduation and direct students and parents to career, college, and financial aid information in your state.

I Can Afford College

I Can Afford College is a website sponsored by the California Community Colleges to increase awareness about financial aid opportunities at community colleges. The program provides students with information regarding various aid programs, terms of eligibility, and how to begin college applications.

Higher Education Services Corporation

The High School Counselors section contains tools and support to help students choose the right college and receive maximum financial aid through comprehensive resources.

FinAid

FinAid is a comprehensive website that offers financial aid information, advice on scholarships and applications, and advice on navigating student loans. FinAid also provides objective information for parents and caregivers on how to save for a child’s college education.

FAFSA4caster

The FAFSA4caster helps students understand FASFA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and the options to pay for college. This engine creates personalized estimations for federal student aid and other student savings that can be applied towards college education.

Fastweb

Fastweb is a premier online resource that has already helped students find three billion dollars worth in scholarships. Additionally, the site provides great information on colleges, financial aid, and career planning.

ECMC Foundation

The ECMC Foundation works with low income, first-generation college bound student on how to plan for college, succeed academically and pursue their academic dreams. The foundation provides students with resources to polish college applications, simplify the financial aid process, and understand financial obligations.