Financial Aid
FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is an application that anyone can fill out who may be looking for financial assistance to attend college. The FAFSA is available online at FAFSA. This website will walk you through the process of registering for federal financial aid. We recommend that all of our students complete the FAFSA, regardless of their financial situation. The FAFSA opens October 1st and priority deadlines vary by college.
Filling out the FAFSA?
After the FAFSA
CCS Profile
The CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE is an application distributed by the College Board allowing college students to apply for institutional financial aid. It is primarily designed to give private member institutions of the College Board a closer look into the finances of a student and family. It is much more detailed than the FAFSA. Generally, colleges with early acceptance programs use the CSS PROFILE to make preliminary financial aid decisions. For information and to apply, go to https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/
Scholarships
Scholarships are another great way to help cut the cost of attending college. Thousands of scholarships exist and the number of students applying for each scholarship can vary. Looking for scholarships can almost be like a part-time job and you have to be willing to put some time and effort into the search. The institutions you will be attending are your greatest resource for financial aid, however, please take a look at our local scholarship list and web based scholarship search engines to help guide you.
Financial Aid Resources
The financial aid resources below are intended to help families understand different ways one can afford college. Scholarship tracking forms, saving plans and tuition calculators are all highlighted below. Do not let the price tag of going to college discourage you, as there are many ways to cut the cost. Please take some time to explore the various links below.
Scholarship Tracker Scholarship Search Tips Affordability & Transparency Center
Graduating Debt Free College Saving Plans Understanding Financial Aid Letters
