Search for Books
KCLS owns many books about financial aid, scholarships, and paying for education after high school. If you would like to browse the shelves, check out Dewey Decimal Number 378.3 or search the following subject headings:
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Looking to fund your education after high school? Then you've come to the right place! This Web Guide has information about books, websites, databases, and eBooks that will help you learn about and find financial aid and scholarships.
Websites
- American Indian College FundScholarships for Native American students.
- Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship FundScholarships for Asian and Pacific Islander American students.
- College BoardSearch for scholarships, read articles about financial aid, and compare financial aid awards.
- Debt Free UBecome financially literate using these resources designed especially for students and young consumers.
- FAFSA on the WebComplete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) online.
- Federal Student Aid GatewayInformation from the Department of Education on financial aid options and how to apply for financial aid.
- Federal Trade CommissionLearn how to avoid scholarship scams.
- Free-4U.comList of scholarships for many minority and ehtnic groups.
- Gates Millennium ScholarshipProviding scholarships to outstanding African American, Native American, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students.
- Hispanic Scholarship FundScholarships for Hispanic students.
- National Association of Student Financial Aid AdministratorsGeneral information about how financial aid works, who gives it, and how you can get some.
- Nonprofit and Philanthropy Resource CenterLinks to a variety of useful financial aid and scholarship websites provided by KCLS librarians.
- Northwest Education Loan AssociationOnline version of the "2012 Paying for College" publication. Get the basics on college costs, financial aid options, and saving strategies.
- Pacific Northwest Scholarship GuideSearch for scholarships.
- Peterson’sLearn about financial aid, get financial aid tips, and search for scholarships.
- Pride FoundationScholarships for LGBTQ and straight-ally students.
- Sallie MaeSearch for scholarships.
- Scholarship AmericaSearch for scholarships and find links to other financial aid web sites.
- Scholarships A-ZScholarship list and educational resources for students regardless of immigration status.
- Scholarships for Military ChildrenScholarships for children of members of the military.
- Student Aid on the WebFind out how to pay for higher education using this collection of links provided by the U.S. government.
- United Negro College FundScholarships for African Americans.
- theWashBoard.orgScholarships and financial aid to Washington students.
- Washington Financial Aid AssociationGeneral information about financial aid, including a glossary of financial aid terms. Look for this information under the "Students" tab.
- Washington Higher Education Coordinating BoardExplore Washington and federal financial aid programs and tax benefits.
Databases
Gale Virtual Reference Library - Read "Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans: A Guide to Education-Related Financial Aid Programs for Students and Professionals." You can also access it through the catalog.
Testing & Education Reference Center - Find scholarships, compare aid awards, calculate how much college will cost, and learn about financial aid.
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