How to write a winning scholarship essay - Gen Tanabe, Kelly Tanabe 2018
appendix b: web ReSources
supercollege.com
phone: 650-618-2221
email: supercollege@supercollege.com website: www.supercollege.com
Our publishing company, which focuses on helping students get into and pay for college. Visit our website to search a free database of thousands of scholarships, get more financial aid and scholarship tips and strategies and apply for the SuperCollege Scholarship.
america’s career Infonet
phone: 877-348-0502
website: www.acinet.org
Resources for career exploration, career tools, career testing and as-sessment and work-study programs.
cns—corporation for national service
phone: 202-606-5000
website: www.nationalservice.gov or www.americorps.org Public service resources including information on AmeriCorps, a federal program in which you can volunteer for one year and receive a modest living allowance, health insurance, student loan deferment, training and a $4,725 education award to help pay for college, grad school, vocational training or to pay off student loans.
collegeanswer
website: www.collegeanswer.com
Financial aid and scholarship website that includes a free scholarship database and informational articles, financial aid calculators and loan information. CollegeAnswer also has a set of interactive tools that enable you to analyze the affordability of schools.
college board
website: www.collegeboard.com
The makers of the SAT and PSAT offer financial aid calculators, a scholarship search and articles on financial aid.
college savings plans network
website: www.collegesavings.org
This organization was formed as an affiliate to the National Association of State Treasurers and serves as a clearinghouse for information on college savings programs such as 529 Savings Plans.
Appendix B: Web Resources
federal Trade commission scholarship scams website: www.ftc.gov/scholarshipscams Unfortunately, there are many scholarship scams that can take your hard-earned money. The FTC has compiled information on the most common scams to help keep your money safe.
gates millennium scholars program
website: www.gmsp.org
The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential.
Ipeds college opportunities online
website: http://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cool/
Use this free online tool to learn more about specific colleges including how much they cost.
IRs
phone: 800-829-1040
website: www.irs.gov
Information on higher-education income tax credits and tax implications of financial aid awards.
national association of Intercollegiate
athletics
phone: 816-595-8000
website: www.naia.org
Information on eligibility requirements and financial aid for student-athletes.
national collegiate athletic association (ncaa) phone: 317-917-6222
website: www.ncaastudent.org
Information on eligibility requirements and a directory of schools that award scholarships for athletics.
national foundation for advancement
in the arts (nfaa)
website: www.artsawards.org
This organization seeks out artistically accomplished students and gives them recognition through cash awards and scholarships.
national Junior college athletic association phone: 719-590-9788
website: www.njcaa.org
Information on scholarships for student-athletes and individuals based on performance, service, merit and achievement.
student aid on the web
website: http://studentaid.ed.gov
This site takes you through the entire college planning process from preparing for college, choosing the right school and paying for it all.
students.gov
website: www.students.gov
From the U.S. Department of Education, a directory of government websites for planning and paying for your education. Also contains resources for finding a job, registering for the Selective Service and applying to be a Peace Corps volunteer.
united negro college fund
website: www.uncf.org
The UNCF is the nation’s most comprehensive minority higher education assistance organization. UNCF provides scholarships and internships for students at about 900 institutions and faculty and administrative professional training.
u.s. department of education
phone: 800-4-FED-AID, TTY 800-730-8913
website: www.ed.gov
Includes information on completing the FAFSA, federal aid program eligibility, descriptions and deadlines, tips on reducing costs, tax cuts for education and online versions of two informative guides.
veteran benefits
phone: 888-GI-BILL-1 (888-442-4551)
website: www.gibill.va.gov
Information on various educational programs and benefits for veterans and their dependents.