{"id":229,"date":"2019-09-12T18:01:39","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T18:01:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling-new\/?page_id=229"},"modified":"2022-04-10T20:01:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-10T20:01:40","slug":"financial-aid-resources","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/financial-aid-resources\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Aid\/FAFSA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1PXt2flluLa0EqVafOYYgzDQAeQwlvL4HoBzXwydElbw\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>ACT Scores Required for Admissions &amp; Scholarships<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Document updated annually for popular Missouri colleges\/universities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.accreditedschoolsonline.org%2Fonline-colleges%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNG_KOkVZRyE2UO_r71sW3J0yEdVrQ\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Accredited Schools Online<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Click on the &#8220;Resources&#8221; tab at the top of the page for a variety of guides on financial aid &amp; scholarships<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.collegefund.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNF6jJndulRpjiGcEsTaLFHHOrv3pA\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>American Indian College Fund<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Providing Native students with scholarships and providing financial support for the nation&#8217;s 34 accredited tribal colleges and universities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.annuity.org\/financial-literacy\/students\/\"><strong>Annuity.org<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; General information and tips to prepare for financing your post-secondary education  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fbigfuture.collegeboard.org%2Fscholarship-search&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNEMkF9cUWWhwvuQZC7n-EQnUzACCQ\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>College Board&#8217;s Scholarship Search<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Find scholarships, other financial aid and internships from more than 2.200 programs, totaling $6 billion<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.college-scholarships.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFWYG4pfv9a5MplC7sbG615E0dZvQ\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>College-Scholarships<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Online colleges, scholarships, and degree programs<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.debt.org%2Fstudents%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNG8-v9FOiKxG4nEC07MrPTiEF-spg\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Debt.org<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&#8211; Site that dedicates itself to educating students and parents on important college-related financial decisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FAFSA<\/a><\/strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\" target=\"_blank\"> <\/a>&#8211; Free Application for Federal Student Aid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fdhe.mo.gov%2Fppc%2Ffafsafrenzy.php&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNHzgMKx4k4IwWpyu09XghKlzRalvg\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FAFSA Frenzy<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>&#8211; Assists students and families in completing the FAFSA<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/studentaid.gov\/h\/apply-for-aid\/fafsa\">Fastweb<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; Find your dream school and a way to pay for it<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fstudentaid.ed.gov%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNGdosjzC5QHQoUWoKt5SGoQxmxRuQ\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Federal Student Aid<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; An office of the U.S. Dept. of Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.finaid.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFhWEOySvjhC5CPGIzUry28t9t57Q\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>FinAid!<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Public service site that has grown into one of the most comprehensive sources of student financial aid information, advice, and tools<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goingmerry.com&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNG3Qu0PQqD4fG2sqHuhXp80dB4AAg\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Going Merry<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Helps students find scholarships using a common application<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.growyourgiving.org%2Fscholarships&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNF8QpGEpP0xPAeUYd3JKs9g3kvPcg\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Greater Kansas City Community Foundation<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; A local leader in charitable giving across the nation<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hsf.net%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNE7xYQPznzXux4xdVZwNtDCAC6i1A\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Hispanic Scholarship Fund<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The nation&#8217;s largest not-for-profit organization supporting Hispanic higher education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.infinitescholar.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFjarHUprW9iumQfvWkJvEud1-Guw\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Infinite Scholar<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Provides deserving, financially disadvantaged students and students of diversity access to the financial resources they need to further their education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journeytocollege.mo.gov\/\"><strong>Journey To College<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Variety of information regarding college preparation, including financing your college education<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.college-scholarships.com\/financial-aid\/student-loan-caculator\/\"><strong>Loan Calculator<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; monthly payment calculator for student loans<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mo.gov%2Feducation%2Ffinancial-aid-for-college%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFXFtDDUq7VBlsLBo7kk1b4LoV0aw\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>MO Financial Aid for College<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Information on financial aid directly from the State of Missouri&#8217;s website<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.moneygeek.com%2Feducation%2Fcollege%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFmrwUe90nXw0t7JRLuDOg5ij9z-Q\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Money Geek<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Understand common (and uncommon) ways of financing education and\/or lowering expenses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nasfaa.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNE19z2IYxbfQkM8GcqU5wWBfutbLg\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>National Assoc. of Student Financial Aid Administrators<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Overview of financial aid for college<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.questbridge.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFGKhvzi6_SVKTdTwkTKQHLLwOd7A\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>QuestBridge<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Designed to connect bright, motivated low-income students with top educational, professional, scholarship, and life opportunities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.salliemae.com%2FPlanForCollege&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNEGdX31tPPGNBayM-yviUkalvr6OA\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sallie Mae Scholarship Search<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Helping families and students understand how to pay for higher education and create a financial plan for all years of school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.scholarships.com%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNEnbTIUHKIFMiNfj_ePLWBPExPTvg\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Scholarships.com<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Helping students find money for college as well as learn about the entire financial aid process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.studentscholarships.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNEtq8jwe5yYsYB9BCK7Jg29LqWv2A\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Student Scholarships<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; Advertised as the largest scholarship database on the web<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Funcf.org%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNFUhWGYL_-svVXQP4HOYwLEMyOWLg\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>UNCF<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; The nation&#8217;s largest and most effective minority education organization<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ACT Scores Required for Admissions &amp; Scholarships &#8211; Document updated annually for popular Missouri colleges\/universities Accredited Schools Online &#8211; Click on the &#8220;Resources&#8221; tab at the top of the page<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-229","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/229","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=229"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/229\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sites.lsnhs.lsr7.org\/counseling\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=229"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}