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Financial Aid Information: Paying for College

There are several types of financial aid: grants, scholarships, work-study jobs, loans, aid for military families, and aid for international studies.  To obtain any of these forms of financial aid, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). For more information on the types of financial aid and how to complete the FAFSA, please review the website: Federal Student Aid

Need a guide to help you complete the FAFSA? Here is a step by step process just for you: FAFSA Application Completion

General Financial Aid Information

  • FinAid – Links to scholarships, grants, loans, and graduate aid.
  • StudentAid– Information from the U.S. Department of Education on preparing for and funding education beyond high school.
  • College Affordability Guide – This site’s mission is to provide clear, correct info and advice on the many options students have to reduce the cost of their degree, and to offer a fresh analysis of which colleges are doing the most to make high-quality education affordable.
  • Student Loan Guide for Future College Students

Presentations

Financial Aid 101 (9-12 grade) Family Engagement Night on March 19, 2026 is now available!
Recorded Date: March 19, 2026 6PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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SummerHealthcareExposurePathwayProgramFlyer_2026 (PDF)

Summer Healthcare Exposure Pathway Program (SHEPP)
1-Week Summer Program for 10th & 11th Graders on the campus of Morehouse College.
Program dates are June 15th - 19th 2026
Program Application Deadline is: May 1st, 2026
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Tuskegee University’s Pre-College STEM Institute, taking place June 7–20, 2026!

TSU Pre-College Flyer

This immersive summer experience is designed for high school students currently in 9th, 10th, or 11th grade who are passionate about Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Mathematics and motivated to pursue a future career in STEM.

Apply Now: https://forms.gle/U6W5sXmG53qmQ8319
Questions? Contact us at: tusummerprogram@gmail.com

Spots are limited, so don’t miss this incredible opportunity to explore STEM at one of the nation's most historic institutions!

 

Scholarships! Scholarships!

Scholarships are gifts that typically don’t have to be repaid and are designed to help students pay for costs related to earning a college degree or certificate program. They can be a one-time gift or are renewable, depending on the scholarship.

Scholarships

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More Scholarship Opportunities

Special Note

Explore institutional scholarships for specific colleges/universities of interest. Go to the college/university website and click on the "Financial Aid/Scholarships" link to view the institutional scholarships available for students. A lot of these scholarships have deadlines approaching, so make sure you visit the websites soon!  

University of Georgia (UGA) Scholarships

If you are interested in applying for the Foundation Fellowship scholarship (Deadline: November 1), you must apply Early Action. As always, students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships by applying for first-year admission.

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarships

UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates, and required documentation.  To apply for a UNCF scholarship, students must apply using the online application process.  Deadline:  Varies for each scholarship

Scholarship Requirements: Click Here

College Covered: Discover Student Loans Scholarship

Sign up for emails to get helpful college tips and resources, and enter for a chance to win a scholarship!  Throughout the year, twelve (12) eligible students or parents will be randomly selected to win a $5,000 Discover Student Loans Scholarship Award!  Deadline:  Monthly scholarship sweepstakes

Scholarship Requirements: Click Here  

Varsity Tutors College Scholarship

Monthly chance to win a $200 scholarship for submitting an essay.  Deadline:  Varies each month

Scholarship Requirements: Click Here

Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta

Scholarships are an integral part of TogetherATL, their commitment is to advance equity and shared prosperity in our region.  Attainment of a college degree is a key to economic and social mobility, and their scholarships help students to afford college and access new opportunities.  Scholarships also gives its donors a chance to make a direct impact on the lives of students in our region.  

Scholarship Requirements: Click Here

Clemson University Call Me Mister Program

The mission of the Call Me MISTER® (acronym for Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) Initiative is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader more diverse background particularly among the State's lowest performing elementary schools. Deadline:  Visit website

Scholarship Requirements: Click Here

Ron Brown Guided Pathway Support Program

The Guided Pathway Support Program (GPS) is a FREE program designed to help college-bound African American high school juniors and seniors navigate the admissions process by directing them to the most comprehensive and reliable resources available, including: 

  • Access to GPS College Advisors
  • Weekly college and scholarship advising webinars
  • College scholarship, essay and supplement reviews
  • Scholarship application assistance
  • Access to SAT fee waiver
  • FAFSA and CSS profile application assistance
  • Test prep tools
  • College interview prep  

Deadline: Applicants are accepted year round.

Scholarship Requirements: Click Here  

Student Life 45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students 

This resource shares more than 45 scholarships for future and current students to supplement the cost of their education and professional development endeavors.The page outlines information on where to find the scholarships and grants, as well as organizes opportunities dedicated to specific demographics, including African Americans, Asian Americans, Latinx students, and several others. The featured scholarships are current and provided by trusted organizations.

College Board Opportunity Scholarships 

 This scholarship program guides students through six essential steps to plan and pay for college with the opportunity to earn scholarships from $500.00 to $40,000.00.

Scholarship Requirement: Click Here   

ScienceSaves Scholarship

The Center for Inquiry is pleased to announce the #ScienceSaves High School Video Scholarship for College-Bound High School Seniors! All our lives have been improved by the discoveries of science. Scholarship amount $10,000

Scholarship Requirements:  Click here https://sciencesaves.org/scholarship/

Scholarships for Undocumented Students 

Additional Scholarship Information

Finding scholarships can be quite a chaotic challenge; however, we have provided a kick-start to the process. Need tips on how to write a college essay? Check out these sites: 

Check out scholarships and colleges by creating an account on the following sites:  

  • Scholar Snapp - A free, simple to use data standard that allows students to reuse their application information - including contact information, essays, transcripts, etc. - from one scholarship application to another thereby streamlining the college scholarship application process.
  • Career One Stop- Search for more than 8,000 scholarships, fellowships, grants, and other financial aid award opportunities. 
  • Scholly – A mobile app that provides students with a fast and simple way to find scholarships for college. (Created by Christopher Gray, a Coca-Cola Scholar!)
  • Peerlift - Proven scholarships, internships, summer programs, and more gathered by fellow students like you. (Founded by a team of 2017 Coca-Cola Scholars!) Learn more about the creation of Peerlift.
  • Fastweb – Create a profile and let Fastweb do the research on scholarships, internships colleges and more for you.
  • Questbridge- The National College Match: Are you a low-income high school senior who has excelled academically, but feels that the nation’s best colleges are financially out of reach? The QuestBridge National College Match can be your pathway to a top college. Through this college and scholarship application process, you can apply for free to the nation’s best colleges and be considered for early admission and a full four-year scholarship from the college
  • CashCourse – Information that helps college students stay financially informed.
  • Common Knowledge Scholarship Foundation – Educational and scholarship opportunities for students of all levels.
  • Cappex – A free website where you can learn which colleges want you, before you apply and learn about more than $11 billion in merit aid scholarships.
  • Scholarships360.org- Free scholarship search tool.
  • Scholarships.com– A free college scholarship search and financial aid information.
  • Scholarship America – Provides information and resources for your scholarship search.
  • KnowHow2GO – Complete information on college prep, whether in middle school or seniors.
  • HS Finder (Hispanic Scholarship Fund) – Scholarship information for Latino students.
  • Thurgood Marshall College Fund – Provides scholarships, programmatic and capacity-building support to the 47 public Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • Gates Millennium Scholars – Provides outstanding low-income African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline they choose.
  • American Indian College Fund – Provides Native American students with scholarships and financial support for the nation’s 33 accredited tribal colleges and universities.
  • Dell Scholars Program – Recognizes academic potential and determination in students that have a definite need for financial assistance.
  • UNCF – Awards 10,000 students each year through 400 scholarship and internship programs so that students from low- and moderate-income families can afford college tuition, books and room, and board.
  • Reagan Foundation Scholarships - Scholarship opportunities for outstanding student leaders.
  • Goizueta Legacy Scholarship - Provides scholarships for the children of Coca-Cola employees.
  • American Indian Graduate Center & AIGCS - The largest scholarship provider to Native students in the United States, awarding $15 million in scholarships annually and more than $200 million since inception. For almost 50 years, AIGC has funded students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees in any field of study at any accredited institution of choice, working with over 500 tribes in all 50 states.
  • The NSHSS Foundation - The NSHSS Foundation fosters the growth of students pursuing the STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), business, economics, public policy, and environmental science and sustainability fields. Through special programs, including the NSHSS Honor Society, the NSHSS Foundation connects young scholars with additional opportunities to advance their education, personal growth, and career interests.
  • Purdue Global - 45+ Scholarships for Minority Students.

How-To Programs and Books

  • The Scholarship Workshop – Scholarship information from an award-winning author and scholarship winner.
  • The Scholarship Academy – Offers curriculum to help students identify tailored scholarship options and build a solid scholarship profile.

Summer Programs

According to College Express, pre-college summer programs allow high school students to get a taste of college life, preview their dream schools, and give a boost to their college applications. Many colleges and universities offer summer programs, such as Boston University's Summer Challenge Program, Brown University's Summer @Brown, and Stevens Institute of Technology's Business Program.  It may be tempting to spend the entire summer at the beach or by the pool (and you certainly should do a little of that!), but why not use some of your free time to learn something new and make yourself a more attractive candidate for admission? In case you need convincing, here are just a few of the benefits of spending some of your summer on a college campus. College Express lists 5 reasons to engage in a summer program: (1) gift of time; (2) gift of space; (3) gift of attention; (4) a chance to learn the lay of the land; and (5) a chance to meet new people.

Career Information

Choosing a career can be challenging! Attempt to focus on your aspirations, interests, and what problems you want to solve in the world. Taking career inventories and career interests surveys can assist, such as the inventories conducted in elementary, middle, and high school. Some additional career assessments can be located on your student's GCIS account in Infinite Campus. U.S. News 100 Best Jobs.

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