Frequently Asked Questions

- scholarships, grants & financial aid

Where can I get free scholarship information ?

Many of the popular student sites offer a free search facility (check out our Resources link below).

In particular, FastWeb offer a comprehensive college grant search.

If you're from a minority group, check out our scholarship information for minority students

Where do I apply for college grants and loans ?

The Pell grant is a Federal financial aid program for college students, based on need.  Get your application form from your school counselor's office or your financial aid office.

You'll need to collect all the information, such as tax returns, banks statements, ready to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms in good time, before the spring deadline.

Why get College financial aid ?

If you're applying for the Pell federal grant - it offers a grant based on financial need and it doesn't have to be repaid.  This really is free money that is targeted to those students who are most in need.

Where can I find financial aid for college ?

For further information, check out the FAFSA website at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

You can download plenty of information, check for your State's deadlines and find out what information you'll need to submit on your applicatio.