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FUNDING YOUR EDUCATION

Cash for College Workshops
www.californiacashforcollege.org
Click here for dates and locations of free workshops that provide line-by-line hands-on help to complete the FAFSA.

EdFund
www.edfund.org
Click onto this site to learn more about planning for college and a career, financial aid and managing your student loan.

FAFSA on the Web
www.fafsa.ed.gov
Complete and file the FAFSA online following the easy step-by-step instructions.

Federal Financial Aid
www.studentaid.ed.gov/fye
Read this U.S. Department of Education publication for an overview of student aid created especially for high school juniors and younger students. In English and Spanish.

I Can Afford College
www.icanaffordcollege.com
The Cal Grant and priority filing deadline is March 2nd, but financial aid is available year-round at Community Colleges.

Options for Students with Disabilities
www.heath.gwu.edu
Here you'll find an online publication that covers disability-related college expenses and suggestions for college financial planning.

Student Guide to Financial Aid
www.finaid.org
Learn more about financial aid for college; includes calculators to estimate financial aid eligibility and advice on college life.

GRANTS and OTHER PROGRAMS

AmeriCorps
www.americorps.org
Visit this site for information and an online application for the various AmeriCorps programs.

Cal Grants
www.calgrants.org
Presents an overview of the Cal Grant program. You’ll find the basics in one short stop. Also see the California Student Aid Commission website at www.csac.ca.gov for detailed information.

California Chafee Grants
www.chafee.csac.ca.gov
Learn about this exciting opportunity for foster youth and former foster youth.

California Dream Act
www.caldreamact.org
Visit this site for information on completing the California Dream Act Application and Key Dream Act Dates

Cooperative Education
www.co-op.edu
Read about work-learn programs that incorporate paid work experience with classroom studies.

Financial Aid for the Health Professions
www.hhs.gov
This site contains information on federal financial aid for students in the health professions.

Foster Youth
www.chafee.csac.ca.gov
Explains financial aid opportunities specifically for foster youth.

Veterans Education Benefits
www.gibill.va.gov
Check out the federal financial aid programs for veterans and their dependents.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Athletic Scholarships
www.ncaa.org
Learn more about the National Collegiate Athletic Association, including recruiting rules and more.

American Indian Education Programs
www.bia.edu
www.collegefund.org
Read about scholarships for Native Americans.

Gates Millennium Scholarships
www.gmsp.org
Find out about scholarships for outstanding Pell Grant-eligible African-American, Hispanic-American, American-Indian, Alaskan-Native or Asian-Pacific Islander-American students.

Governor's Scholarships
www.scholarshare.com
Go here to learn how to access your Governor's Scholars Awards.

Hispanic Scholarship Fund
www.hsf.net
Explore scholarship opportunities offered by the Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

Imagine America Scholarships
www.petersons.com/cca/ias.asp
Provides information on Career College Foundation scholarships.

Scholarship Directories
www.collegenet.com/mach25
www.fastaid.com
www.fastweb.com
www.petersons.com/finaid
Browse these sites to find more than one million scholarships, grants, fellowships and prizes. 

MISCELLANEOUS SITES

Citizenship Information
www.immigration.gov
Learn about U.S. citizenship at this destination.

U.S. Selective Service
www.sss.gov
Go here to register for the U.S. Selective Service, if you're required to do so.