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Broke Scholar
A scholarship search engine that matches student profiles with over 900,000 scholarships. Free registration required.

The College Board
Locate scholarships, loans, internships, and other financial aid programs from non-college sources that match your education level, talents, and background.

College Zone
Offers links to college planning and financial aid websites.

CollegeNET
Apply to over 500 participating colleges and universities. A student aid search is included.

Embark
From the Princeton Review, research undergraduate and graduate schools, apply for admission and explore financing online.

FastWeb
Find free money for college. Free registration required.

FinAid
Provides access to a wide variety of financial aid sources.

Illinois Mentor
Focuses on private colleges and universities in Illinois. Select a college, take a virtual tour, apply online and explore funding. Free registration required.

ScholarshipHelp.org
This site takes you through the application process showing how to evaluate the scholarships available, compose the essay, and prepare for the interview. A good place to begin.

U.S. Department of Education
Fill out an application for aid online or order forms to be mailed.

Prepared by Martha M. Krause, October 2002, revised May 2006

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