Financial Aid

External Funding Sources

The following is a list of helpful publications and Internet addresses that may provide additional sources of funding outside of the university.

Scholarships

Fulbright Institute of International Education

A mainstay of America's public-diplomacy efforts, the Fulbright Foreign Student Program brings citizens of other countries to the United States for Master's degree or Ph.D. study at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions. The program has brought some of the world's finest minds to U.S. campuses and offers program participants insight into U.S. society and values.

Other Fulbright Opportunities

Useful Publications:

Peterson’s Financial Aid - Available in most bookstores and via the Internet at http://www.petersons.com/

Financial Aid Book, Perpetual Press

Money for College, Plume Books

Useful Internet Addresses:

http://www.aspira.org/scholarships.html: Aspira Association Inc.

http://www.collegeboard.org/fundfinder/html/ssrchtop.html: College Board

http://www.collegescholarships.com: College Connection Scholarships.

http://www.yahoo.com: Internet search engine. Use keywords "financial aid" or "student aid" for a listing of sites on the Internet.

http://www.dir.yahoo.com/Education/Financial_Aid/Scholarships_Programs/: Yahoo listing of scholarships for higher education.

http://www.finaid.org: Provides comprehensive listing of free resources for students.

http://www.fastweb.com: Tailored scholarship search of over 180,000 scholarships, fellowships, loans and grants.

http://www.freschinfo.com/: FreSch!

http://www.scholarships.com: Scholarship.com

http://www.petersons.com: Contains broad information on applying for financial assistance. Provides introduction to organizations, admissions calendar and financial aid planning tools.

http://www.moneycentral.msn.com/family/home.asp: MSN.com

http://www.absolutelyscholarships.com/exec/scholarships: Absolutely Scholarships.

http://www.ed.gov/prog-info/sfa: United States Department of Education, Student Guide.

http://www.studentservices.com: Searchable database of scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans.

http://www.easi.ed.gov: Project Easy Access for Students and Institutions provides information from a diverse group of government, business and educational leaders to assist students with financial aid.

http://www.collegeboard.org: College Board Organization—finds scholarships, loans, and internships to the financial aid program that match your education level, talents, and background.

Scholarships for Hispanic Students

www.chciyouth.org: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI).  Every year, The CHCI publishes the National Directory of Scholarships, Internships, and Fellowships for Latino Students. (One copy on reserve at GSPM)

http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/scholarships.htm: Hispanic Scholarship Fund.

http://www.hacu.net/students/scholrecp2.html: Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).

http://www.hispanicfund.org/other-sources.html: Hispanic College Fund.

Helpful Hints for Applying for Financial Assistance

Remember to do the following:

• Complete the FAFSA and GW Loan questionnaire in the financial aid packet.
• Request financial aid transcripts from the schools you previously attended.
• Send copies of your tax forms with your application.
• Make copies of all forms for yourself. Important forms often become lost in the mail!
• Find out if you need to send a separate loan application to the bank.
• Find out and comply with all deadlines for loans, scholarships, and fellowships.
  

Additional Advice:

The University provides a list of often chosen banks. These lending institutions are easier to deal with and speed the process because funds can be transferred electronically. Processes are already well established.

Many scholarships and grants require written recommendations from professors or employers. Please keep in mind that getting recommendations can be time consuming. The sooner you ask for recommendations, the less likely you are to experience delays in your applications process.

View Other Financial Aid Information:
I. Merit-based Assistance
II. Funding Opportunities Provided Through the Office of Fellowships and Graduate Student Support
III. Need-based Assistance
IV.External Funding Sources