All 50 states offer some form of financial aid, including scholarships and grants. Application forms and procedures vary from state to state. Information is available through many sources, including your financial aid office and state higher education agencies. Plan ahead, because many applications must be filed far in advance of the award date. 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.