All 50 states offer some form of financial aid to college students, including scholarships and grants. Application forms and procedures vary from state to state. Information is available through many sources, including high school counseling offices, college and university financial aid offices, and state higher education agencies. Many of these applications must be filed far in advance of the award date, so planning is essential. Private Scholarships and Grants Many employers, community groups, professional organizations, foundations and businesses have scholarship and grant programs.
Information is available through libraries, financial aid offices and the Internet.