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The Money Search

When it comes to paying for college, the best place to start is with free money. Billions of dollars in college scholarships are awarded each year, but you have to take the first step and apply. Searching for how to pay for school takes some time and energy.

The Sallie May Fund can help your search. Check out these free, educational resources:

• Start with Sallie Mae Fund’s free scholarship database
• Visit the Black College Dollars scholarship directory

Financial Aid Resources

The Sallie Mae Fund also offers resources on saving, planning and paying for college:

• Mission: Possible! includes useful tools, checklists and financial aid information to help you get ready for school
• Saving for College: What You Can Do Today to Cover Your College Costs give tips on how to save for college, including 529 college savings plans, pre-paid tuition plans, and college rewards programs.
• The Top 10 Tips for College for Planning and Paying for College
• The Key: An Interactive Guide to Planning and Paying for College Featuring Historically Black Colleges and Universities. This interactive CD guides you through for essay writing, college entrance exams, college applications, and financial aid. Order The Key here (pdf).
• Find financial aid resources or a Sallie Mae Fund Saving, Planning and Paying for College workshop in your area.
• For additional information, check out The Sallie Mae Fund’s Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions

Education Investment Planner

This free, interactive tool can help you and your family find ways to make education more affordable. To start your college plan today, visit www.SallieMae.com/plan.