College Financial Assistance & Scholarships

Fast Web: A free, financial aid-friendly, U.S.-based scholarship matching service that connects students with scholarship opportunities. By completing a detailed profile, students receive personalized scholarship matches based on their academics, interests, activities, and background 

Scholarship America: A nonprofit organization that helps students access scholarships and other educational support to pursue higher education. 

Scholarships: A free scholarship search platform that connects students with thousands of scholarship opportunities based on their background, academics, interests, and career goals. 

College Board Scholarships: College Board offers a variety of scholarship opportunities through its BigFuture program. These scholarships are designed to reward students for taking steps in the college planning process, such as building a college list, practicing for the SAT, and completing the FAFSA. 

College Scholarships: This link will provide you with links to more than 70 free online scholarship search sites. 

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is the form students and families complete to apply for financial aid for college, including grants, loans, and work-study programs. It is required by colleges to determine eligibility for federal and state financial assistance. For information and to apply for federal financial assistance, go to StudentAid.gov

HESAA (Higher Education Student Assistance Authority) is a New Jersey state agency that administers financial aid programs for residents attending college in the state. It provides grants, scholarships, and loan forgiveness programs to help New Jersey students pay for their higher education. 

 HESAA Home Page