Most Wired Colleges 2000 bases its rankings on criteria such as network systems, Internet research projects, and student web services. FinAid provides in-depth information about financial aid, including eighteen financial aid calculators. The Other Types of Aid section is especially useful in locating financial aid info for nontraditional students. Black Excel provides extensive links to scholarships for minority students. FastWeb is a popular college scholarship search engine.
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Guide to National Scholarships and Fellowships has information of use to anyone, although some parts of the site pertain only to University of Maryland students. The Scholarship Search Engine links to several scholarship search engines. Wired Scholar is another popular search engine like FastWeb. It includes tips on what to bring to college, how to study, campus living, and stress management. Next Step Magazine presents an informal approach to college preparation.