The Goodlark Educational Foundation

Almost everyone worries about how to pay for college and hopes that there will be financial aid available to help cover the costs. There are many sources of financial aid. You may be able to obtain aid from the federal or state governments, from your college or from private sources. If you have been in the military, or are the spouse or child of a veteran, there may be additional scholarship help for you.

offers tools for calculating college costs, loan payments, savings, and what your FAFSA EFC (Expected Family Contribution) might be.

FinAid.org

Federal aid comes in the form of grants, work study and loans. For complete information about federal student aid, refer to

The Guide to Federal Student Aid

or see a summary

here.

Fill out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to apply for federal and state aid. Even your college will use information from this form.

FAFSA

Apply through

FAFSA.

Almost all Tennessee students have heard about the

HOPE

Lottery Scholarship, but many may not know that the state of Tennessee also offers other

scholarships,

grants,

and aid.

Apply through

FAFSA.

Some types of financial aid from your school will be awarded automatically. This could include aid based on need, or scholarships for academic excellence or other achievements. Other scholarships or aid must be applied for seperately. Be sure to check your school's website for special scholarships and talk with the admissions or financial aid departments.

For links to private scholarships and aid to the military, click here...