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Subject Guide: Scholarship Information

The subject guide to scholarship information provides information on resources available from the Alvin Sherman Library, both in the library and online, related to scholarships. The subject guide covers subject headings, reference sources, books, databases, and Web sites.

Those seeking help with funding for higher education should contact the financial-aid office at the college or university they plan to attend. Financial assistance can be obtained directly from the college or university, federal- and state-subsidized loans and grants, work-study programs, and support from local clubs, alumni, or religious groups. Many corporate and private foundations do not distribute directly to individuals. Rather, they award grants for scholarships and fellowships to educational institutions, which in turn distribute the funds through their financial-aid offices. Some companies offer scholarships or tuition-aid programs to their employees or to children of employees.

Subject Headings	Books	Web Sites
Reference Sources	Databases

Subject Headings

You can find books and other materials in the library by searching NovaCat, the NSU Libraries online catalog. How to search NovaCat. To locate books and materials at other libraries, see Catalogs.

Suggested Library of Congress (LC) subject headings include:

Grants-in-aid	Student aid
Research grants	Student financial aid administration
Scholarships	Student loan funds
Scholarships, fellowships, etc.
Also search "Funds and scholarships" as a subheading; for example: name of university or college -- Funds and scholarships
Also search "Research grants" as a subheading; for example: name of corporate bodies -- Research grants topical heading -- Research grants
Also search "Scholarships, fellowships, etc." as a subheading; for example: topical heading -- Scholarships, fellowships, etc. ethnic group or gender -- Scholarships, fellowships, etc. field of study -- Scholarships, fellowships, etc.

LC call numbers:

LB2337.2 - LB2340.8

Student financial aid

Dewey call numbers:

378.3

Student aid and related topics

Reference Sources

The most up-to-date print materials with scholarship information are found primarily in the Grants Reference section, located on the second floor of the Alvin Sherman Library behind the elevators. There are also several in the Main Reference section and in the Young Adult Reference section. Please note that reference materials do not circulate; they are for in-library use only.

Title, Author, Publisher Info, Date	Location & Call Number
The A's & B's of Academic Scholarships. Alexandria, VA : Octameron Associates, 2006-7.	Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB2338 .L43 2006-7
Chronicle Financial Aid Guide. Moravia, NY : Chronicle Guidance Publications, 2005-06.	Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB2337.4 .C47 2005-06
The College Board College Cost & Financial Aid Handbook. New York : College Board, 2006.	Sherman Library Reference, 2nd floor LB2342 .C33 2006
The College Money Handbook: The Complete Guide to Expenses, Scholarships, Loans, Jobs, and Special Aid Programs at Four-year Colleges. Princeton, N. J. : Peterson's Guides, 2006.	Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB2337.2 .C65 2006
Complete Guide to Financial Aid. Lawrenceville, N.J. : Peterson's, 2003.	Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB2337.4 .C6984 2003
Directory of Financial Aids for Women, 1999-2001. by Schlachter, Gail A. El Dorado, CA: Reference Service Press, 1999.	Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB2338 .D564 Also available as an ebook in NetLibrary
Florida Scholarships. Miami, FL : Florida Funding Publications, 2003.	Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB2337.2 .Y58 2003
Get Free Cash for College: Scholarship Secrets of Harvard Students by Gen S. Tanabe, Kelly Y. Tanabe. Los Altos, CA : SuperCollege, c2001.	Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB2337.4 .T36 2001
How to Go to College Almost for Free: The Secrets of Winning Scholarship Money, 2nd Edition. by Benjamin R. Kaplan. New York : HarperResource, c2002.	Sherman Library Reference, 2nd floor LB2338 .K36 2002
The Insiders Guide to Paying for College: Find Out How to Get More Money for College! by Don Betterton. Australia ; [Princeton, N.J.] : Peterson's/Thomson Learning, c2000.	Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB2337.4 .B49 2000
Peterson's Scholarship Almanac. Princeton, N.J. : Peterson's, 2005	Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB2338 .P48 2005
The Scholarship Book. by National Scholarship Research Service. Englewood Cliffs, N.J. : Prentice Hall, 2003	Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB2337.2 .S28 2003
Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans. Detroit, MI : Gale Pub. Co. 2006	Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB2338 .S35 2006

Books

E-books

E-books or electronic books may be accessed via NovaCat or from the netLibrary database.

Entries for electronic books in NovaCat will have the eBook icon .

Title, Author, Publisher Info, Date	Notes
College Student's Guide to Merit and Other No-need Funding, 1998-2000 by Schlachter, Gail A.; Weber, R. David San Carlos, CA : Reference Service Press, 1998.
Directory of Financial Aids for Women, 1999-2001 by Schlachter, Gail A. El Dorado, CA: Reference Service Press, 1999.	2001-2003 available in the library: Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB 2338 .D564
Financial Aid for African Americans, 1999-2001 by Schlachter, Gail A. El Dorado Hills, CA : Reference Service Press, 1999.	2001-2003 available in the library: Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB 2338 .F56434
Financial Aid for Asian Americans, 1999-2001 by Schlachter, Gail A.; Weber, David R. El Dorado Hills, CA : Reference Service Press, 1999.	2001-2003 available in the library: Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB 2338 .F5644
Financial Aid for Hispanic Americans, 1999-2001 by Schlachter, Gail A.; Weber, R. David El Dorado Hills, CA : Reference Service Press, 1999.	2001-2003 available in the library: Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB 2338 .F5645
Financial Aid for Native Americans, 1999-2001 by Schlachter, Gail A. El Dorado Hills, CA : Reference Service Press, 1999.	Also available in the library: Sherman Library Grants Reference, 2nd floor LB 2338 .F5646

Circulating Books

Circulating books may be checked out by visiting the library. Distance students may also request books via Document Delivery.

Title, Author, Publisher Info, Date	Location
Financing Your College Degree: A Guide for Adult Students. by David F. Finney. New York : College Entrance Examination Board, 1997.	Sherman Library Circulating, 3rd floor LB2337.4 .F56 1997
The Insider's Guide to Paying for College: Find Out How to Get More Money for College! by Don Betterton. Australia ; [Princeton, N.J.] : Peterson's/Thomson Learning, c2000.	Sherman Library Circulating, 3rd floor LB2337.4 .B49 2000 Also available: Sherman Library Reference LB2337.4 .B49 2000 Library use only.
Paying for college Without Going Broke. New York, NY : Random House, Inc, 2002.	Sherman Library Circulating, 3rd floor LB2337.4 .P744 2001 More recent edition available: Sherman Library Young Adult Reference, 1st floor Fl 378.3 CHANY 2003 Library use only

Databases

This section includes only databases available through the Alvin Sherman Library. Also see Web Sites section for additional free databases available via the Web.

Database and Description

Testing & Education Reference Center (TERC) from Gale Group/InfoTrac
Detailed information on colleges, universities, private secondary schools, specialty programs, and scholarships. Users can search by location, major, tuition, size, sports, religion, student/faculty ratio, GPA, and other criteria. The “Scholarship Search” feature allows users to identify possible sources of financial aid based on criteria such as nationality or ethnic origin, major, GPA, memberships, interests, extracurricular activities, etc. The "Test Preparation" section provides practice tests and test preparation materials for numerous academic, civil service, and licensing tests. Individual registration (free) is required for test practice and scholarship searches.

The TERC can be accessed via the Databases section. NSU patrons and registered Broward patrons may access this database remotely. All other users may access from within the library.

Foundation Grants to Individuals
Searchable, comprehensive database of more than 4,000 foundations and public charities that provide funds for a wide range of individual needs, including educational support (scholarships and student loans); general welfare; arts and cultural support; awards, prizes, and grants by nomination; international applicants; company employees (education and general welfare); students and graduates of specific schools; and research and professional support. Please note: Many corporate and private foundations do not distribute directly to individuals. Rather, they award grants for scholarships and fellowships to educational institutions, which in turn distribute the funds through their financial-aid offices.

Foundation Grants to Individuals is accessible only via a computer in the Grants and Reference Collection of the Alvin Sherman Library. The database is not accessible remotely.

FC Search
This CD-ROM database from The Foundation Center is available for public use on a computer in the Grants Reference Collection. Users may print or download information at no charge. An instructional flyer and a manual are available at the library.
FC Search provides access to the Foundation Center’s database of foundation and corporate grantmakers, as well as their associated grants. Choose from 21 search criteria to generate lists of funding prospects. FC Search includes profiles of close to 50,000 U.S. foundations and corporate givers; the names and foundation affiliations of over 200,000 trustees, officers, and donors who make the funding decisions at these institutions; and descriptions of more than 200,000 newly reported grants. FC Search also allows users to link directly to the Web sites of over 600 grantmakers.
FC Search includes data found in The Foundation Directory; The Guide to U.S. Foundations, Their Trustees, Officers, and Donors; The National Directory of Corporate Giving; and The Foundation Grants Index.

FC Search is accessible only via a computer in the Grants and Reference Collection of the Alvin Sherman Library. The database is not accessible remotely.

Web Sites

Many useful information resources are available on the Internet. But remember to evaluate any Web site before using it; be aware of who put it up, why it was put up, and when it was put up.

Website and Description

FastWeb
http://fastweb.monster.com/
FastWeb lets students create a personalized profile that can be matched against databases of colleges and scholarships. The scholarship search provides a list of private-sector scholarships, grants, and loans for which students are best suited to apply. The companion college search gives students a list of schools matching their preferences and a complete profile of each school. The site also provides information on job opportunities.

FinAid: The SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
http://www.finaid.org
A comprehensive annotated collection of information about student financial aid on the web. Includes information on scholarships, loan programs, savings programs, military aid, other types of financial aid, and financial-aid applications --and various calculators related to college costs, savings, trust funds, needs analysis, loans, and insurance.

Federal Student Aid Office
http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/
This U.S. Department of Education site has useful scholarship information including a list of scholarships, grants, and other forms of financial aid available through the Department. Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/) and receive information on scholarships that fit your needs.

students.gov: student gateway to the U.S. Government
http://www.students.gov/
Information and links to government sites related to planning and financing your education, as well as career development, military options, etc.

College Board
http://www.collegeboard.com
This College Board site offers a database of scholarship sources that can be searched free of charge. It also offers a fee-based service called CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE that serves as a financial-aid application service for certain scholarships. The site also offers a financial-aid calculator, tips on choosing the right career, online SAT registration, and SAT testing dates.

Sallie Mae
http://www.salliemae.com
This website provides information on scholarships, grants, and student loans. Provides online applications for various types of student loans.

College Answer
http://www.collegeanswer.com/
Information on preparing, selecting, applying, paying, deciding, and financing your education. Includes scholarship search of 2.4 million awards, various calculators and other online financial tools, and information on loans and other forms of financial aid.

CollegeNET
http://www.collegenet.com
CollegeNET offers a free scholarship-search database as well as a college and university search engine. In addition, it offers over 1500 online admissions applications (electronic payment of the college's application fee is required).

Florida Office of Student Financial Assistance
https://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/
The Florida Department of Education provides this portal site for Florida students. Create a profile and search for state grant and scholarship programs, file a FAFSA, and track your applications and awards.

Peterson�s Colleges & Universities
http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/
Find a college based on preferences for location, tuition, size, major, sports, and more. Financial Aid section includes general information, a free scholarship search, education loan center, and information on choosing a loan.

eStudentLoan.com
http://www.estudentloan.com
Create a profile to match against a database of colleges and scholarships, and apply online.

eduPASS: The SmartStudent Guide to Studying in the USA
http://www.edupass.com
EduPASS provides information for international students considering undergraduate, graduate or professional education in the United States. Admissions, financial aid and free scholarship search, passport and visas, cultural differences, and living in the U.S. are all covered.

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