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Mark Kantrowitz (www.findaid.org) and Steven R. Knowlton (The New York Times, November 19, 1998, D10) both caution against the following practices: Charging fees (even small fees) for scholarships, + Guaranteeing scholarships, + Offering to write the application essay, + Doing most or all of the work, + Making exaggerated claims about the amount of scholarships available. + Additonally, Kantrowitz lists 20 more warning signs. Knowlton takes the conservative step of recommending only the federal sites, while Kantrowitz recommends others.

Selected Websites

Financial Aids Information Page
Kantrowitz, a leading expert on financial aid, lists financial aid calculators, databases, documents and publications, advice, loan information, financial aid information, and provides an impressive bibliography of over 400 items. Overall, Kantrowitz has created the most complete and inclusive website on scholarships.

Scholarship Search
This is an official College Board site.

Scholarships for Women and Minorities
This site lists scholarships for women, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans.

Scholarship Resource Network Express

Federal Sources

FAFSA on the web
Fill out your FAFSA online, get help, advice, etc.

Office of Postsecondary Education
This is another official United States Department of Education site.

The Ohio State University

Office of Financial Aid at the Ohio State University.
This site includes information about employment, scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans.