College Student Grants

Here are some great resources to learn more about obtaining student grants and scholarships for your college or university education:

Student Aid on the Web (US Dept of Education)
Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, plays a central and essential role in America's postsecondary education community.

Federal Pell Grant Program (US Department of Education)
The Federal Pell Grant Program provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain postbaccalaureate students to promote access to postsecondary education. Students may use their grants at any one of approximately 5,400 participating postsecondary institutions.

FAFSA Free Application for Federal Student Aid (US Department of Education)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used by virtually all two and four-year colleges, universities and career schools for the awarding of federal student aid and most state and college aid.

FedMoney.org
FedMoney.org is the most comprehensive FREE full-text online resource on all U.S. government grants and student financial aid programs.

Apply for Federal Student Aid (US Dept of Education)
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form used by virtually all two and four-year colleges, universities and career schools for the awarding of federal student aid and most state and college aid.

US Dept of Health and Human Services
HRSA Health Professions grants and cooperative agreements support innovations and targeted expansions in health professions education and training. Emphasis is on increasing the diversity and quality of the health care workforce and preparing health care providers to serve diverse populations and to practice in the nation's 3,000 medically underserved communities.

Truman Scholarship (Harry S. Truman Foundation)
The H. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards merit-based grants to undergraduate students to attend graduate or professional school in preparation for careers in government, the non-profit sector or elsewhere in public service.

Funding Education Beyond High School (US Dept of Education)
Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid is a comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

Scholarships for Military Children
The Scholarships for Military Children Program was created to recognize the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and to celebrate the role of the commissary in the military family community.

Scholarship Search (US Dept of Education)
Scholarship is money given to students for college, provided by a college or outside source, that does not need to be repaid. College sponsored scholarships are often designated for students who fit a particular profile (from the college's home state, holding a specified grade average, enrolling in a particular major, or bringing special talent in athletics, music, and the like). Other scholarships may be granted based on the same criteria or based on parent information. As you proceed through the Scholarship Search screens, you will be asked a number of questions about your and your family's background. Certain questions have limited available answers. We have only provided answers that correspond to scholarships in our database.

Nursing Information (US Bureau of Health Professions)
HRSA nursing programs address the nation's registered nurse shortage by supporting nurse education, practice and retention with Scholarships, loans and loan repayments to nursing students, registered nurses and nursing faculty and Grants to registered nurse training programs to help them increase the number of nurses, improve their skills and keep them in the nursing field.

Scholarships - National Health Service Corps (US Dept of Health and Human Svcs)
The NHSC offers a competitive scholarship program designed for students committed to providing primary health care in communities of greatest need. Scholarship recipients serve where they are most needed upon completion of their training.

Undergraduate Scholarship Program (Natl Institutes of Health)
The NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program (UGSP) offers competitive scholarships to exceptional students from disadvantaged backgrounds who are committed to biomedical, behavioral, and social science research careers at the NIH.

Hispanic Serving Institutions National Program (US Dept of Agriculture)
The USDA Hispanic Serving Institutions National Program provides professional development opportunities to students, faculty and staff at HSI's with internships, scholarships, grants, fellowships and more.

Scholarship Scams (US Federal Trade Commission)
The FTC works for the consumer to prevent fraudulent, deceptive, and unfair business practices in the marketplace and to provide information to help consumers spot, stop, and avoid them.

Scholarships & Internships (US Dept of Energy)
Find out about scholarships, internships, and competitions from the U.S. Dept of Energy, plus information on careers and educational resources, including the latest scientific research.

Completing the FAFSA (US Dept of Education)
Need help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid? The Department of Education provides this helpful site with complete instructions, and phone numbers if you need more help. Links to the electronic FAFSA, too.

Student Volunteering (US Dept of Veterans Affairs)
The VA voluntary service program allows students to explore health care career options and offers scholarship opportunities to student volunteers. Click on "Living Memories" under "VAVS Products" to read stories from other student volunteers.

Find Student Funding (Natl Science Foundation)
The National Science Foundation promotes and advances scientific progress in the United States by competitively awarding grants and cooperative agreements for research and education in the sciences, mathematics, and engineering.