1. It’s Free!
All it takes is a few minutes (an hour at the most) for you and your child to complete. Get a copy of the 2008-2009 version Now!
2. A Chance to get Federal Aid
You get a chance to share in billions of dollars set aside by the federal government for qualified students. The money is given in the form of grants, loans and work-study.
3. A Chance to qualify for State Aid
It allows you to take advantage of any state funding you may qualify for.
4. School Specific Aid
Most colleges and some private scholarship sponsors require students to submit their FAFSA to be considered for financial aid.
5. Getting Help is Easy and Free
Submitting your FAFSA free, and is a lot easier to complete than you think. You can also submit any questions you have, online at the FAFSA Web site or you can call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243).
Introducuing Youth For Understanding (YFU) – YFU is one of the world’s oldest, largest, and most respected international exchange organizations.
Their site has a number of full and partial scholarship opportunities for students who want to live and study overseas.
Note: To be eligible for a YFU scholarship, you must meet the eligibility requirements listed in the Scholarship Information Sheets for the program to which you are applying.
Generally, applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 18, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA for a year or semester program or 2.0 GPA for a summer program, and be in good health. You will also need to complete some additional paperwork, have a medical exam, submit photos, and be interviewed by a YFU volunteer.
For most YFU countries, you don’t need to know the language, although some countries do require previous language study.
The Pittsburgh Promise — a plan to give scholarships to students in Pittsburgh Public Schools — in 10 years will double the number of graduates who attend college, district officials predict…more
