<p>Ok. So I already got into one of the colleges I applied to and am waiting to hear from the other two in February. Right now (during the winter break) I am working on scholarship stuff through FastWeb.com. As you all may know, thats just scholarships that you have to do something for (i.e. essay, project, etc.), but what I need help in is finding out where to get GRANTS! As all of us want to, I want to minimize the amount of loans I would have to take out so I wont put my family in a lot of strain with loans. So, the more grants, the better.</p>
<p>BUT WHERE DO I FIND THEM? I want to get as much grant money as possible.</p>
<p>THANKS A MILLION!</p>
<p>Grants are usually need based aid. To apply for need based aid you will have to complete FAFSA (assuming you are a US citizen or eligible non citizen). For some schools you will have to complete CSS/profile. </p>
<p>Your schools should have information on their websites about how to apply for financial aid. They should tell you which applications you must submit and also the deadlines for submitting them. DO NOT MISS THE DEADLINES.</p>
<p>Need based aid may consist of grants, loans and or work study. It is based on your need as determined by the school. Whether you will get grants will depend on what your need is and on the school financial aid policies.</p>
<p>thanks for the quick reply</p>
<p>FAFSA comes out Jan 1 right?</p>
<p>Yes - Jan 1st. Make sure you do the correct one (2009-2010). A surprising number of students complete the wrong year. You can apply for your PIN now. One of your parents will also need a PIN. Make sure you go to the correct site
FAFSA</a> - Free Application for Federal Student Aid
If you are asked to pay to file you are at the wrong site.</p>
<p>There is some good info here
FinAid</a>! Financial Aid, College Scholarships and Student Loans</p>
<p>Also there is a good thread at the top of the page
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/377143-preparing-finaid-applications.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/financial-aid-scholarships/377143-preparing-finaid-applications.html</a></p>