Financial aid, scholarships & grants

Government aid to students

U.S. Department of Education

http://www.ed.gov/

Source of information for federal financial aid programs, links to the FAFSA form (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), etc.

Missouri Department of Higher Education

http://www.dhe.mo.gov/

Information on aid opportunities for postsecondary education from the Missouri Department of Higher Education. Covers Missouri scholarships and grants, student loans, and related assistance programs.

General financial aid & scholarship resources

FastWEB

http://www.fastweb.com/

A free search and update service for finding scholarships offered at more than 1000 colleges and universities. Also includes basic financial aid information and strategies for parents and students.

FinAid: The Financial Aid Information Page

http://www.finaid.org/

Comprehensive source for financial aid information. Extensive links to free databases of scholarships, grants, etc.

Scholarship Search

http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_ss/welcome.jsp

Free, searchable database of scholarships, loans, internships, etc. from non-college sources. Sponsored by The College Board.

Grants, foundations & charities

Charity Navigator

http://www.charitynavigator.org/

Provides information about charities. It also evaluates them, but only from a financial perspective (efficiency and long-term sustainability).

The Foundation Center

http://fdncenter.org/

Searchable site from a well-known resource in the area. Has links to and information about foundations, how-to information for grantseekers, current news from the world of philanthropy, funding trends and analysis, etc.

Grants.gov

http://www.grants.gov/

This site allows grant seekers to electronically find and apply for grants from 26 agencies of the federal government.