Need help completing the FAFSA?
A FAFSA must be on file to receive a scholarship, grant, or loan at any college or university. This is also a requirement for graduation. Check in the student services office for more information. Or, you can contact Shawnee College at (618) 634-3200, option #1, option #2.
Need help figuring out how to pay for college?
- www.lendedu.com – Lots of good information (including videos) about student loans and scholarships
- https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/ – Information about federal student grants and loans
- https://studentaid.gov/ – To fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA – required at all colleges, no matter how much money your family makes and is a requirement for high school graduation)
- www.fastweb.com – A free scholarship database
- www.goingmerry.com – A free scholarship common application site. Create a free account, be matched with scholarships, and apply for multiple scholarships using one application.
- studentscholarships.org – Information regarding a variety of scholarships.
- https://web3.ncaa.org/ecwr3/ – Info on athletic scholarships and NCAA eligibility
- Local scholarships
- AffordableCollegesOnline.org can help your students find the best school for them and recognize their opportunity to earn their college degree without tumbling into unnecessary debt. They have developed a holistic financial aid guide for African American students that provides them with the following resources:
- List of on-campus support organizations
- Introduction to HBCUs
- Scholarship directory and advice on how to land them
- Read more here
*If interested in Military Tuition Assistance programs, see the Military Information page.
See the presentation Paying for College for more in-depth explanations of financial aid.