Following are some suggested sources for scholarship dollars. These sources generally give you a list of desirable qualifications, a place to write or call and other requirements, such as writing an essay or submitting tax returns if financial need is an issue.


The Internet
Below are some financial aid resources on the web:


General Scholarship Searches:


http://www.fastweb.com/
The Internet's largest free scholarship search. This is a huge on-line searchable database of scholarships, fellowships, grants and loans.


http://www.wiredscholar.com/
Sallie Mae's Online Scholarship Service.


http://www.students.gov/
Type in "scholarships" in the Search box.


http://www.scholarships.com/
Another free scholarship search.


http://www.collegeboard.org/
ExPAN Scholarship Search


http://www.srnexpress.com/
Scholarship Search Engine


http://www.mapping-your-future.org/
Lists scholarship web sites


http://www.embark.com/
Scholarship Search Engine


http://www.gocollege.com/
Scholarship Search plus Pell Grant/Loans)


http://www.finaid.org/
The Financial Aid Information Page


http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (the FAFSA)

www.scholarshipexperts.com

Specialized:


http://www.FloridaStudentFinancialAid.org/
Florida's app. for state-funded scholarships/grants


http://www.hsf.net/
Hispanic Scholarship Fund-nation's largest Hispanic scholarship-granting organization


http://www.niaf.org/scholarships/
National Italian American Foundation


http://www.hispanicfund.org/
Hispanic College Fund, Inc. (HCF) offers scholarships for qualified Hispanic students seeking a higher education in business.


http://edupass.org/
The International Student's Guide to Studying and Living in the USA


http://www.studyabroad.com/
Study abroad opportunities


http://www.ciri.com/tcf/
The CIRI foundation: Alaska natives/descendents of Cook Inlet regions and tribal scholarships


Office Of Financial Aid
Contact the Office of Financial Aid in Griffith Hall to receive a copy of the individual scholarship listings. This list includes deadlines, criteria, and scholarship amounts. In many cases, we will have the scholarship application on hand.


The Library
Both the Stetson library and the public library have scholarship books containing hundreds of scholarships cross-referenced by such categories as your academic major, gender, ethnic background, geographical location, parent's occupation, etc.


Civic Groups And Organizations
This includes groups like the Rotary Club, Lion's Club, Elk's Club, Knights of Columbus, Eagles Club, Kiwanis Club, etc. If you call or visit a local chapter, they will be able to direct you.


Corporations
Most large corporations such as GE, Martin Marietta, Walt Disney World, Winn Dixie, Publix etc. have scholarship programs. Sometimes they are reserved for their employee's dependents, but often they are open to the general public.


Professional Organizations, Unions, Craftsmen Guilds
If you or your parents are members of any of these types of organizations (ie: Plumber's Union, Electrical Worker's Union, Pro Bowler's Association, American Business Women's Association, etc.), ask about possible scholarships. Please note: if you receive financial assistance from outside sources, please inform the Office of Financial Aid of the source and amount of assistance. Per federal regulations, this award, in combination with your need-based assistance, cannot exceed your financial need as determined by your FAFSA. If it does, your award will be reduced accordingly, beginning with loans and/or student employment.


Assistance For Military Personnel And Dependents
Some branches of the military offer assistance for active duty members, retirees and their dependents. In addition, many service-connected associations sponsor scholarships. For instance, associations such as the Navy Wives Club sponsor generous scholarships. Much of the information pertaining to this type of assistance is available through scholarship search engines on the Internet, including www.fastweb.com. Another option is to check with your local command "family service center". They may have information on assistance available from local units. Depending on the branch of service you are connected with and whether you paid into that branch's "Relief Society" there may be assistance available for you or your dependents. Information can be found on the relief societies by contacting your branch's payroll department.


Additional Contact Information:


American Legion National Headquarters
Education Programs Chair
P.O. Box 1055
Indianapolis,IN 46206
(Or contact your local chapter)


Amvets National Headquarters
Attn: Scholarships
4647 Forbes Blvd.
Lanham, MD 20706-4380
Phone: 301.459.9600


Armed Forces Benefit Association
909 North Washington Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 800.776.2322


Army Emergency Relief Foundation
National Headquarters
Phone: 703.960.3982


Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 3008
Princeton, NJ 08543-3008
Email: mcsf@aosi.com
Phone: 800.292.7777
Fax: 609.452.2259


U.S. Air Force Aid Society
Education Assistance Department
National Headquarters
1745 Jefferson Dan's Highway, Room 202
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 703.607.3072 ext. 51


U.S. Coast Guard
Grants for dependent children and spouse: http://www.cgmahq.org


Veteran's Education Customer Service
Phone: 800.827.1000