SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

What is FAFSA? Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  FAFSA 4caster-Begin exploring financial aid options and get a jump on the process.  Visit this federal site now. This is the form the federal government uses to determine your eligibility for aid. Types of aid:· Grants· Scholarships· Work-study· Loans Completing the FAFSA 1. paper copy  OR 2. on the web- www.fafsa.ed.gov Tips for completing FAFSA on the web: 1. Get your PIN number.  Your pin number becomes your electronic signature- www.pin.ed.gov  2. Use the pre-application worksheet to insure you have all the necessary documents on hand.  GO 3. Know the school codes for colleges or technical school you are applying for.  GO

Student Guide- gateway to federal financial aid and eligibility.  Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund- This organization has just released its 20 page scholarship update.  Many scholarships are open to all students.  Student Gov-comprehensive list of over 70 sites to search for scholarships. EdSouth-Provides information to high school students about scholarships and understanding financial aid. Provides a list of Tennessee Schools participating in the EdScholar Program. Fastweb-Establish your profile and you will get scholarship information sent to you by email!  College Gold-more scholarship search tools! FinAid-Boasts being the smart student guide to financial aid! Additonal resources for scholarship searches: ScholarshipAmerica Scholarshiphelp.org Broke Scholar Ron Brown Organizationminority scholarship information Hispanic Scholarship Fund

Direct links to local college Financial Aid Sites: Carson-Newman College East Tennessee State University Lincoln Memorial University Middle Tennessee State University Tusculum College University of Tennessee-Knoxville Tennessee Technological University WSCC         Download a High School Planning Guide including scholarship information!

Scholarship Updates Guaranteed Scholarships website lists scholarships that schools offer as long as requirements are met.  Check it out! GO Tennessee Women's Scholarship Directory  September October November December January  February March April