While many students qualify for federal, state, or local college financial aid programs, researching these programs can be difficult. This guide lists several selected library sources that provide information on how to fund a college education. All titles are in the Carlson Library Reference Collection unless otherwise specified.

GENERAL

The A's and B's of Academic Scholarships

Most entries provide information in tabular form on number of awards, value range, class standing, study fields, renewability, restrictions, and application date. A short section identifies some non-collegiate academic scholarships. LB 2338 .L43 Reference.

The College Blue Book

Covers scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans. Divided into nine broad subject areas. These areas are then sub-divided into more specific areas of interest within that field. Under these more specific headings are the award entries, listed alphabetically by sponsoring organization with full information. Includes a large general section listing sponsors who do not restrict their awards to a specific area. LA 226 .C685 Information/Reference Desk.

The College Board Scholarship Handbook

Over 2,800 programs and 700,000 awards. All levels of study are represented. LB 2337.4 .C65x 1998 Reference.

College Costs and Financial Aid Handbook

Planning ahead to meet college costs involves several different kinds of activities. This volume provides step-by-step advice on getting the financial aid needed. LB 2342 .C633a Reference.

College Student's Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding

Programs that award money solely on the basis of career plans, creative activities, writing ability, research skills, religious or ethnic background, military or organizational activities, athletic success, or just pure luck in random drawings. LB 2337.2 .C44x 1996-98 Reference.

The Foundation Directory

The standard annual reference source for information about private and community grant making foundations in the United States. Part 1 contains entries for foundations having at least $2 million in assets or $200,000 in annual giving. Part 2 includes those holding assets of less than $2 million and making annual grants totaling $50,000 to $200,000. AS 911 .A2 F65 Information/Reference Desk.

The Government Financial Aid Book

This book uncovers almost every important source of money available today, including state and government money offered through Stafford lans, SLC/Plus loans, Perkins loans, Pell grants, SEOG grants, college work-study programs, R.O.T.C. and state scholarships and grants. LB 2337.4 .G68 1996 Reference.

Music, Dance & Theater Scholarships: A Complete Guide

All available information regarding the amount, the decision process and criteria, special stipulations, audition requirements, and contact information is included. LB 2338 .M87 1995y Reference.

Peterson's Scholarships, Grants and Prizes

A complete guide to college financial aid from private sources. LB 2337.4 .P475 1998 Reference.

Peterson's Sports Scholarships and College Athletic Programs

Advice from the experts: how and when to apply, whom to contact, how to know if you're good enough. LB 2338 .P47x 1996 Reference.

The Scholarship Advisor

Easy to use, this book actually guides you through the entire process of winning scholarships. LB 2338 .S35x 1998 Reference.

The Scholarship Book

The complete guide to private scholarships, grants, and loans for undergraduates. This guide is divided first by "school" of study, then area of interest, and then under specific subject. Each listing contains a very condensed description of the award, it eligibility requirements, deadline dates and where to get more information or an application. A companion guide is The International Scholarship Book. LB 2337.2 .C37 1996 Reference.

Scholarships

Arranged by academic subjects, applicant affiliations and characteristics, and sponsoring schools, plus helpful indices. LB 2337.2 .S36x 1997-98 Reference.

Directory of Research Grants

Current, accurate information regarding non-repayable funding for research-related programs and projects, scholarships, fellowships, conferences, and internships. Covers medicine, the physical and social sciences, the arts and humanities, and education. LB 2338 .D57 1997 Reference.

FOREIGN STUDY AID

Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad

A list of 1,200 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships open to Americans interested in research, creative, professional, or related activities abroad. Five indexes include title, organization, geographic, subject, and deadline. LB 2337.2 .F574 1996-98 Reference.

Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad

Comprehensive information about the 750 funding opportunities open to Americans interested in pursuing structured or independent study abroad. Divided into three separate sections: a descriptive list of financial aid programs, an annotated bibliography of directories listing general financial aid programs, and five indexes. A companion volume to the Financial Aid for Research And Creative Activities Abroad. LB 2337.2 .F576 1996-98 Reference.

The Grants Register

Lists grants from 86 different countries. LB 2338 .G7 Reference.

Study Abroad

Contains about 2,000 entries in 128 countries. Information on scholarships and financial assistance, university-level course, entry-level upgrading and short-term courses, training programs, extra-mural and other continuing education programs, student employment possibilities, etc. Text in English, French and Spanish. LB 2338 .S86 Reference.

FINANCIAL AID FOR SPECIAL GROUPS

The Black Student's Guide to Scholarships: 600+ Private Money Sources for Black and Minority Students

Lists alphabetically scholarships from schools; fraternities and sororities; churches; organizations and foundations, as well as grants, loans and work study programs. LB 2337.2 .B55 1996 Reference.

Directory of Financial Aids for Women

Lists over 1,700 scholarships, fellowships, loans, grants, awards, and internships designed primarily or exclusively for women; state sources of educational benefits for women, and reference sources. LB 2338 .D564 Reference.

Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families

A biennial directory which provides comprehensive information about the more than 750 resources set aside specifically for the disabled or members of their family. Divided into four separate sections: a descriptive list of financial aid programs, a list of state sources of benefits, an annotated bibliography of directories listing general financial aid programs, and a set of five indexes. LB 2337.2 .F58 Reference.

Financial Aid for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Their Dependents

A comprehensive list of nearly 1,000 programs open to people with ties to the armed services. UB 403 .F47 Reference.

The Higher Education Moneybook for Women and Minorities

Written in an elliptic, synoptic dictionary rather than full-syntax or encyclopedic style. For minorities and women. LB 2338 .Y68 1997y Reference.

Peterson's Scholarships for Study in the USA and Canada

Non-institutional money for international students. LB 2337.2 .P467 1998 Reference.