• Apply For Financial Aid
• Consumer Information
• Financial Aid Applications/Forms
• Tuition and Fees
• Scholarships
• State Scholarships
• Other Scholarships
• Need-based Grants
• Code of Conduct
• Federal Loans
• Student/Parent Loans
• Student Employment
• Satisfactory Academic Progress
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Important Links
• Important Dates
• Financial Aid Estimator

Important and Useful Links

FAFSA on the Web

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only financial aid form required by the College and can be completed on the web. Hood College's school code is 002076. Call 1-800-4FED-AID if you have questions about FAFSA on the Web.

Electronic signatures speed up the processing of your FAFSA. If you and your parents want to sign your application online, you should each apply for a PIN now at www.pin.ed.gov. With your pin, you can sign your FAFSA, check the status of your application, correct your FAFSA information, reapply for financial aid, view information about federal loans and grants you received, and conduct other important business with the U.S. Department of Education.

FSA for Students

This comprehensive site enables student aid applicants and recipients to find, in one place, what they need to know about federal student aid and how to apply for financial aid.

Direct Loan Servicing Online

This site is for students and parents who have Direct Loans or are considering financing an education and want to know more about Direct Loans. Students are able to complete their required Entrance Counseling and Exit Counseling from this site.

FinAid! The Smart Student Guide to Financial Aid

This is perhaps the most comprehensive guide to financial aid resources available on the web. In addition to scholarship resources and financial aid calculators, there is a wealth of other good information. Click on the "Site Map" link to access information grouped by category. This site contains the answer to virtually any question about financial aid for college. Click here to use the financial aid calculator.

CollegeIsPossible.org

CollegeIsPossible.com is a "one-stop-shop" with links and information on books, websites, and other resources recommended by admissions and financial aid professionals. The Coalition of America's Colleges and Universities recognizes that American families are concerned about the cost of college and the process of finding ways to pay for a college degree and has launched a comprehensive national education campaign to address these concerns. Parents and students may access much of the same information by calling the U.S. Department of Education's toll free number, (800) 433-3243.

Scholarship Searches

The following web sites listed below may help you in your scholarship search. All offer free searches. We do not endorse any particular site. We do encourage students to obtain information from more than one sourse or site in order to maximize their options for scholarships and aid.

fastWeb
College Board
CollegeLink
CollegeNet
CollegeExpress
Xap.com