Helpful Links
ollowing is a list of additional resources for financial aid information.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
California Student Aid Commission (CSAC)
The California Student Aid Commission has a new grant program called the Chafee Grant for California Foster Youth. To find out more information visit their website.
Foster Youth: Tips for Completing the FAFSA
National Student Loan Data System Information on students’ federal loan status.
Selective Service System Check your Selective Service Registration.
University of California Pathways Information for parents and students about financial aid at the University of California.
UCOP Student Academic Services Publications The University of California Office of the President publishes a number of materials related to both admission and financial aid.
Federal Student Aid Guide The Student Guide is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education. Grants, loans and work-study are the three major forms of student financial aid available through the federal Student Financial Assistance Programs. Updated each award year, The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them.
FinAid: The Smart Guide to Financial Aid Comprehensive, annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the World Wide Web: scholarship search programs, sources of aid school codes, expected family contribution and loan repayment calculators, and much, much more.
The College Board Information on calculating college costs and how much your family is expected to contribute to your education. Includes information on savings and financing options, interactive calculators, scholarship search information, information on student and parent borrowing options, and other educational links.
Federal Tax Benefits at a Glance This is a one page guide for students and parents summarizing information on taking advantage of tax credits, deductions and savings incentives.
California Golden State ScholarShare Information on California's tax deferred college savings plan and eligibility criteria and procedures for claiming awards under the Governor's Scholarship Programs for high school students: The Governor's Scholars Award and the Governor's Distinguished Mathematics and Science Scholars Award.
Fastweb is a free scholarship search website.
California Dollars for Scholars-Scholarships
IEFA Information about financial aid for iternational students
Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) Scholarships for students regardless of immigration status.
Merced High School College/Scholarship
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Information on scholarship opportunities and applications for students.
California Women's Conference Scholarship-Scholarships of $25,000 available to four outstanding female undergraduates in California.
2 Futuro is the first comprehensive bilingual college-financing and outreach program for higher education in the United States. This website is designed for all students but specifically addresses the needs of the country's 45 million Hispanics and the colleges and universities that serve them.
