Scholarships

Available in January; you will need to have your parents' income tax information for for the year they are currently filing for.
 * FAFSA** (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) []

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 * Scholarship info from CDO Counseling...**
 * Scholarship info from IRHS Counseling...**
 * Scholarship info from AHS Counseling...**

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 * CLEP (College Level Examination Program)** exams help students save money, save time, and achieve their college goals. Developed by the College Board, CLEP is the most widely accepted credit-by-examination program, available at more than [|2,900 colleges and universities]. By achieving passing scores on CLEP exams, students can earn college credit, accelerating their education and placing into the right classes. CLEP exams are offered in [|33 introductory-level college subjects].

Here's a link to the UAHA website so future Wildcats can learn more about the UA Hispanic Alumni... [] And here's a link to their scholarship application... []
 * Are you going to the University of Arizona? Check out these scholarships... **
 * The University of Arizona ’s Hispanic Alumni **


 * The University of Arizona’s Asian American Faculty Staff and Alumni Association ** has two scholarship applications: One is a general UA-AAFSAA undergraduate scholarship application for the 2011-2012 academic year, and the other is for students of Korean descent that is funded by an existing endowment. They can be downloaded from the UA-AAFSAA webpage on the UA Alumni website: []

**Scholarship Search** Website [] Lots of information about planning for college, paying for college and managing your money...designed for students //and// parents!

**Pima Community College Scholarships** Check out this website for scholarships to Pima Community College. All applications can be found online at [|www.pima.edu/scholarships/index.shtml]

College grants & scholarships for students of Hispanic/Latino heritage [|**http://www.hsf.net/Scholarships.aspx?id=72**] [] []
 * Hispanic Scholarship Fund**

The HEATH Resource Center is an online clearinghouse on post-secondary education //for individuals with disabilities//. The HEATH Resource Center Clearinghouse has information on financial assistance, scholarships, and materials that help students with disabilities transition into college, university, career-technical schools, or other postsecondary programs. []

Proyecto Visión lists 26 different scholarship programs for students with disabilities, including scholarships for blind students, students with learning disabilities, students with hemophilia, cystic fibrosis, epilepsy, asthma, autism, dwarfism, mobility impairments, and many other types of disability. []

[|www.FederalStudentAid.ed.gov]
 * Federal Student Aid**


 * Scholarship Search Engines/Websites** (All of these are free of charge--choose the one(s) that seem right for you)
 * College-planning resources unique to Arizona: [|www.arizona.collegeanswer.com]
 * Arizona Scholarship link: []
 * Sign up to have scholarship information emailed to you...[|www.fastweb.com]
 * Cappex: [|www.cappex.com]
 * Find money for college...[|www.scholarships.com]
 * Scholarship search and profile matching...[]
 * Search for scholarships, based on financial need...[|www.brokescholar.com]
 * Search for scholarships, explore colleges, find loans, research careers...[|www.careersandcolleges.com]
 * Find college scholarships, financial aid, student loans...[|www.findtuition.com]
 * Find money for college...[|www.scholarships.com]
 * Find scholarships for specific majors...[]
 * Plan for college, research careers, search colleges, find financial aid, even apply to some colleges...[|www.xap.com]
 * Search for scholarships, explore colleges, find loans, research careers...[|www.careersandcolleges.com]
 * Find college scholarships, financial aid, student loans...[|www.findtuition.com]
 * Petersons: [|www.petersons.com]A collection of search tools for some of the best colleges and universities, articles and resources to help you find the right school, contact admissions officials instantly, excel on tests, and pay for college
 * Unusual Scholarships: []
 * Crazy College Scholarships: []
 * Latino Scholarship Directory: [|www.latinocollegedollars.org]
 * African American Scholarship Directory: [|www.thesalliemaefund.org/smfnew/scholarship_directory/index.html]
 * FinAid: The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid: []
 * Imagine America Foundation: []


 * Resources & Scholarships available to undocumented students**:
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 * [|Get Ready for College: Resources for Undocumented Students]
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 * (You can also do a Google search for non-citizen scholarships or undocumented student scholarships)

Learn about the basics of paying for college, the kinds of help available, and getting the most for your money at [|College.gov]

The **Elks National Foundation** provides more than $3.64 million in college scholarships each year through its three scholarship programs. The application process and deadlines vary for each program. All applications must go through a local Elks Lodge before reaching the Elks National Foundation office. Contact your high school counselor for more information or your local Elks Lodge. []

[|www.GovBenefits.gov] provides access and information to more than 1,000 benefit and assistance programs including numerous educational programs. Some of the student benefit programs include:-Federal Pell Grants-PLUS Parent Loans-TRIO: Student Support Services-Advanced Placement Test Fee Program-Freida J. Riley Teacher Award
 * Benefits.Gov**


 * Merit Aid ** More than $11 billion in merit scholarships from colleges is available to students. The average merit aid award is $5,000, and many are renewable. Merit aid is awarded to students with a broad range of GPA’s, including 2.0 and above, as well as awards based on interests, intended majors, leadership and community service. [|www.meritaid.com] is the first-ever comprehensive web site dedicated to helping students and parents discover merit aid scholarship opportunities nationwide. It matches students with merit-based scholarships that reflect their accomplishments and interests.


 * Zinch.com **Showcase yourself to your dream college...search for scholarships...[|www.zinch.com]

Thinking about going abroad for college? Check out scholarships that might help it become more affordable.
 * International Scholarships **
 * [|www.internationalscholarships.com]
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