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Financing higher education
The best place for information
about student financial aid is the financial aid office at the postsecondary
institution you plan to attend. The financial aid administrator can tell you
about student aid available from your state, the institution itself, and other
sources.
But what if you're just in the
planning stages? The Internet is an incredible resource for financial aid
information. Many postsecondary institutions: colleges, universities, technical
schools have information about financial aid on their websites.
You can also get free
information from the U.S. Department of Education's website at
http://studentaid.ed.gov,
including access to free publications such as
Funding your Education and
The Student Guide. These are the best initial
sources of information on federal student aid.
You can also find free
information about federal, state, institutional, and private student aid in your
high school counselor's office or local library's reference section (usually
listed under "student aid" or "financial aid").
The Bright Futures Scholarship
offers a wonderful opportunity for many students in Florida to have all or part
of their college tuition paid for by the state. Learn more about the
details of this scholarship at the
Department of Education's Bright Futures Website.
If you need community service hours
for Bright Future Scholarship eligibility,
click on www.SERVEnet.org
the premier website on
service and volunteering. You can enter your zip code, city, skills, interests,
and availability can be matched with organizations needing your help. Also
visit
www.YSA.org,
Youth Service America. This resource center coordinates 300+ organizations
committed to increasing the quantity and quality of volunteer opportunities for
young Americans, ages 5 - 25. You will need the
Community Service Form and the
Community Service Verification Form to
document your service hours.
For help with the Bright Futures
Scholarship Application please read and follow our
Help Document.
Can you REALLY afford what
college costs? Check out College Board's free, online, expert advice at;
or check out local, state, and
national scholarships in the District's Scholarship Book;
View a
Web-Based Version of the 06-07 DCPS Scholarship Book
Special
Scholarship Notes:
or go to
www.finaid.org and take
advantage of the many resources this site has to offer, including many
financial aid
calculators;
Everyone in Florida who is even thinking about going
on to higher education should complete a FAFSA and a Florida Financial Aid
Application. The FAFSA is the federal government's application for need
based financial aid, including grants, student loans, and scholarships.
The Florida Financial Aid Application is the key that can unlock hundreds of
financial aid and scholarship opportunities right here in the state of Florida,
including the
Bright Futures Scholarship.
It is faster and more reliable to complete these applications online, so check
out the links below today:
Florida Financial Aid Student Application
or investigate
these other free sites for up-to-date information on paying for college, finding
scholarships, securing a loan, and other valuable tips:
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