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- have a valid Social Security number,
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- show you're qualified to obtain a postsecondary education
- Grants and Scholarships - Do not have to be repaid
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- Work-study - College aid in exchange for work, often campus employment.
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- income tax returns (yours and most likely your parents), W-2 forms, and other records of income.
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- Your employer or your parents' employers
- BigFuture This free resource, created by the College Board, offers information on financing one’s education.
- Scholarship Search. United States Department of Education Web site. Use keywords to search for scholarships. Example: music, art, biology.
- Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). Programs and application forms for scholarships and grants available to Maryland students and veterans.
- https://www.hcps.org/departments/studentservices/schoolcounseling.aspx Harford County Public School's Office of School Counseling gives links to several free sources of scholarship and financial aid sites.
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Information on the Maryland Prepaid College Trust and Maryland College Investment Plan. Begin to save now for your child's education at nearly any college in the nation.
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Financial Aid for College Resource Guide
Am I eligible for financial aid?
To qualify for federal financial aid you must:
What are the types of financial aid?
Where can I find money for college?
Federal Student Aid programs include the following:
FAFSA
The FAFSA is a form you have to fill out to get financial aid. This is the first step in applying for financial aid. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Colleges and Universities also use the FAFSA to award state and college aid. The process is free. Never pay to apply for federal financial aid.
To fill out the FAFSA you will need:
Complete the FAFSA each year, starting on October 1. Be sure you meet application deadlines.
Scholarships
Ask people in your community about scholarships that may be available to you.
Web Sites
Books
Contact us at the Harford County Public Library for current materials. Scholarship books for minorities, veterans, women, and more.
