Education and Financial Aid
This site contains content for students, parents and professionals. Students can get information on planning for, applying to and locating colleges. Also included is information on College Board testing (SAT) and paying for college.
The online source for the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA) as well as further information on student aid. Complete instructions for filling out the form in English and Spanish.
Find scholarships with the largest source of scholarships on the web. You can also locate internships and jobs, get financial advice and search for college.
“The smart student guide to financial aid.” Search for scholarships, loans or calculate college costs. You can also get individual help or online financial aid forms. Military aid or information on college savings plans is also available.
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
“The champions of Hispanic success in higher education”. This site offers information on scholarships, networking opportunities and internships. You can also search for colleges by state, major, public/private and 2 or 4 year type.
Michigan College Access Portal (MichiganCAP)
MichiganCAP is a statewide initiative which provides free support for all students and families in Michigan to simplify the process of transitioning from high school to college and career. MichiganCAP will offer students, parents, counselors and adult learners easy-to-use web-based, personalized tools to insure that each step in the process of choosing and applying for college is completed successfully.
Paying for College in Michigan
Distributed by the Student Financial Services Bureau of the Michigan Department of Treasury, this publication covers state and federal sources of aid. Included is a section on programs for Native American Indians and the two state college savings programs (MET and MESP).
Top Fifty Colleges for Black Students
A listing from 2003 of the colleges with website address, ranking, percentage of black students and total student population.