LibGuides: ACA 122: College Transfer Success: Paying for College

How to Pay for College

Scholarships are gifts. They don't need to be repaid. There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.

Ultimate Guide to Understanding Financial Aid for College
Financial aid helps students and their families pay for college by covering higher education expenses, such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and transportation. There are several types of financial aid; these include grants, scholarships, work-study and federal or private loans.
Getting Scholarships & Grants
Pretty much anyone can win free money for college as long as that person educates himself about the process, completes the applications properly, and follows up on a timely basis.
MyScholly.com
A scholarship-matching engine which connects you with scholarships tailored just to you. Scholly Search turns the process of finding money for college from months into minutes.
Financial Aid & Scholarships for RCC Students
Your education at Robeson Community College is one of the most valuable investments you will make in your life. The financial aid office is committed to helping you find ways to finance your education because we believe attending college should not be limited by your family’s financial resources.
Applying for Federal Financial Aid (FAFSA)
The RCC Financial Aid Office is committed to helping you find ways to finance your education because we believe attending college should not be limited by your family’s financial resources.

Recommended Books @ RCC

The community college career track : how to achieve the American Dream without a mountain of debt by Thomas Snyder
Call Number: LB 2328 .S61 2012
ISBN: 9781118271698
Publication Date: 2012
Saving - Paying for College by Ellen Schneid Coleman (Compiled by); Sheryl Garrett (Editor)
Call Number: LB 2342 .S335 2006
ISBN: 9781419500459
Publication Date: 2006

Budgeting Resources on the Web

Budgeting for College Students
A college budget that accounts for textbooks, housing and other expenses can cut stress and overspending. It can also shape healthy financial habits for the future.
College Affordability & Transparency Center | Dept. of Ed.
Find information about how much college costs students to attend different colleges, how fast those costs are going up, and why.
College Budgeting
The college years typically are a student’s first steps into adulthood and if you don’t want to stumble directly into debt as you work toward a diploma, learn how to create a budget.
FAFSA | Federal Student Aid
Official site of application for federal student financial aid.
Financial Basics for High School & Beyond
Paying for College | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Get expert advice for paying for college - includes financial aid comparison resources as well as student financial guides.
Scholarship Finder | CareerOneStop
Search and browse for scholarships - U.S. & world.
Types of Aid | Federal Student Aid
Investigate types of financial aid available from the U.S. government.

Select College Scholarship Books @ RCC

Scholarships, Grants & Prizes 2019 by Peterson's
Call Number: LB 2337.4 .P48 2018
ISBN: 9780768942309
Publication Date: 2018-08-07
The Ultimate Scholarship Book 2016 by Kelly Tanabe
Call Number: B 2338 .T36 2015
ISBN: 9781617600708
Publication Date: 2015-06-09