Scholarships and Financial Aid
Finding scholarships can seem like a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be! Below are some well-know, tried and true scholarship search engines to help you find the best scholarships.
Smart Scholar
FastWeb
This database contains more 1.3 million scholarships worth over $3 billion. This site also lets you research and compare colleges based on relevant scholarship matches. Unique data profiles for personalized list of matched scholarships.
The College Board
Over $3 billion in aid from 2,300 sources. Features personalized scholarship matching. Updated annually; original data source from 2005.
Sallie Mae
American’s leader in college lending provides access to an award-winning database with over $16 billion in scholarships from 2.8 million sources. Expanded and updated daily. Customized list of scholarship leads provided.
Unigo
2.4 million scholarship and fellowship programs totaling $14 billion. Customized list of scholarships that match student’s hobbies, interests and academic background.
Chegg
Starting as an online textbook store in 2011, Chegg acquired scholarship match service Zinch in 2011 and now hosts scholarships totaling over $1 billion.“Top scholarship picks this week” category, highlights opportunities users may have otherwise missed.
For more information about scholarships, meet with your Dean.
Remember…Scholarship searches should be free! Be aware that any service claiming to have “exclusive” information on scholarships for a fee are red flagged as scholarship scams.
Financial Aid Resources
FAFSA Overview |
How to Fill Out the FAFSA |
After the FAFSA |
Other Helpful Resources
Minnesota Dream Act Handout (English) (Spanish)
Financial Aid Overview Presentation (English) (Spanish)
FAFSA: Am I a Dependent? (Video)