Financial Aid

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The following links contain financial aid and/or scholarship opportunities for those seeking entry into graduate or professional schools.

• Many universities have offices that assist students with applying for funding. Check with your college or university for more information.
• FinAid: The SmartStudent(tm) Guide to Financial Aid 
• Education Lenders and Student Loans  from FinAid. -- This is an extensive list of lenders offering a variety of education loans and loan consolidation programs.
• Federal Student Aid from the U.S. Department of Education-- includes a large section titled "How to Repay Your Loans"
• Scholarship America Open Scholarships  (ug / grad. Eligibility varies by specific program. Most specify the applicant must be a US citizen or legal resident.) A list of scholarship programs managed by this organization that are open to the public. APPLICATION DEADLINES VARY BY PROGRAM.
• Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh: Education Resources  -- includes information for graduate and international students
• Center for Online Eduction -- includes information on financial aid resources and how to reduce student loan debt
• Collegeboard.org Scholarship Search 
• CollegeNet.com Mach25 Scholarship Search 
• Hotcourses: Student Money Scholarship search (UK)  -- you must register your name, address, and interests to view the details of your search results
• FedMoney.org 
• International Education Financial Aid Center 
• College Answer Scholarship Search  from SallieMae -- Free registration is required, including a full personal profile. Database includes scholarships for grad students and others who are not "traditional undergrads".
• Sallie Mae: Finding Free Money  -- Information on loans and other financial services  for students and parents
• MyCollegeScholarship.org 
• US News Education: Paying for College 
• Grants and Scholarships  , information from Union Plus. Offers some information on and links to state-sponsored funding programs for residents.
• StudentScholarshipSearch.com  Includes information on international aid opportunities as well as available loan repayment programs.
• OnlineMastersPrograms Scholarship Database:  Nearly 3,000 graduate-level scholarships listed; plus, a four-part guide  to paying for grad school.
• Money Geek: Examples of careers in numbers and associated scholarships
• STEM Scholarship Guide: Extensive listing of scholarships as well as tips on navigating the application process