Financial Aid & Scholarships

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Students.gov is GREAT web site designed to assist college students and their families. They provide information on choosing the right college, applying for financial aid and scholarships, summer internships, jobs and more. 

Featured financial aid & scholarship opportunities:

Student Assistance Programs (US Dept of Health and Human Services)  
HHS provides a variety of scholarships, loans, and loan repayment programs for students in the health professions, through the Student Assistance Programs of the Health Resources and Services Admin. Find out if you're eligible!

Student Aid on the Web (US Dept of Education)  
The official student gateway to federal financial aid, including eligibility, application, repayment, and more - plus self-service tools to help you prepare, choose, and apply for college. From the U.S. Department of Education.

TEACH Grant Program  

The TEACH Grant Program provides grants of up to four thousand dollars per year to students who intend to teach in a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves students from low-income families.

Coca-Cola Scholarships  
Each year, the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation awards 250 scholarships to National and Regional Scholars, in support of those special students who exemplify the potential to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship  
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides scholarships to undergraduate students who have completed at least a year of school. A great opportunity for those considering transfer from a two-year to a four-year school!

Jeannette Rankin Women's Education Fund  
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation (JRF) awards scholarships annually to women 35 years of age and older who through undergraduate or vocational education are seeking to better themselves, their families, and their communities.

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)  
The UNCF has raised over $2 billion to help a total of more than 350,000 students attend college and has distributed more funds to help minorities attend school than any entity outside of the government. Search for scholarships here.

National Merit Scholarships  
The NMSC conducts two college undergraduate scholarships programsthe National Merit. Scholarship Program and the National Achievement Scholarship Program. Learn more about the scholarships, how to qualify, and

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