Note: As of October 1, 2005, you can begin to fill out the CSS Financial Aid/Profile. This is an ONLINE APPLICATION ONLY. This is NOT the same as the FAFSA that cannot be filled out until January 2009. The CSS Financial Aid Profile is REQUIRED for approximately 600 colleges and universities. Please check with the school to determine whether the CSS is required. You can also look on the website (link provided above). The CSS Profile is not free; however, there are situations where a waiver can be obtained. Please see the CSS website, your counselor or Mrs. Green for information.

www.fafsa.ed.gov (Free Application for Student Financial Aid) Discover your opportunities! FAFSA opens the door to the federal aid process. Electronically submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. THESE FORMS CANNOT BE FILLED OUT UNTIL AFTER JANUARY 1 OF THE YEAR IN WHICH THE STUDENT INTENDS TO ATTEND SCHOOL.

NOTE: DO NOT GO TO WWW.FAFSA.COM. THIS IS A WEBSITE THAT ADVERTISES HELP IN FILLING OUT THE FAFSA. YOU WILL BE CHARGED.

FastWeb Student Bulletins on Financial Aid

FAFSA Guide
Financial Aid Terms
Understanding Your Financial Aid Award Letter
FAFSA on the Web: Q & A

FAFSA Express U.S. Department of Education site with information about the FAFSA

Help Completing the FAFSA Federal site to assist you in filling out the FAFSA

www.finaid.org FinAid, The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid, is the most comprehensive free resource for objective and unbiased information about student financial aid. Comprehensive site dedicated to providing objective guidance on financial aid to students and parents.

Financial Aid Calculators

FastWeb Free scholarship and college searches plus financial aid
This scholarship search service now has a college directory and links to online college applications.

wiredscholar.com Sallie Mae's free scholarship search site that has calculators, newsletters and college comparison tools. Please look in the college resource room for additional flyers and information from wiredscholar.com.

Department of Education Student Guide: Financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education - Finding Out About Financial Aid home page.

www.college-scholarships.com College Scholarships and Financial Aid page. Information on college scholarships and financial aid, free college scholarship searches, colleges and universities and college and university admissions.

CollegeNET An online guide to colleges, universities, graduate programs and financial aid.

U.S. News and World Reports Get the latest information, advice and interactive tools to assist you in your financial aid search, including U.S. News & World Report's Best Values Schools.

CollegeView College search, financial aid and scholarships. CollegeView offers campus tours, career and minority information and profiles of more than 3,800 universities.