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Access Scholarships
We're a scholarship search tool striving to connect students with scholarship opportunities, helpful information, and resources that they need to be successful in their higher education journeys and beyond.
Bold.org
Scholarships for High School Seniors
Fast Web
Fast Web, the Internet's leading scholarship search service, helps students make the decisions that shape their lives: choosing a college, financial aid, paying for college, and finding jobs and internships.
Federal Student Aid
The U.S. Department of Education's office of Federal Student Aid provides more than $120 billion in financial aid to help pay for college or career school each year.
FinAid.org
Information regarding: Loans, scholarships, savings, military aid, other types of aid, financial aid applications, answering your questions, calculators, beyond financial aid for parents, students, and educators.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
Federal Student Aid plays a central and essential role in supporting post-secondary education by providing money for college to eligible students and families.
Guide to Student Loan Resources
A comprehensive list of informational websites that give you the most in-depth information on taking and repaying student loans to help finance your college education.
Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
Applying for aid, managing your loan or grant, college lenders, information about TAP, and college and career planning.
Nellie Mae Education Foundation
Advancing racial equity in public education.
Sallie Mae
Information on filing the FAFSA, Award Letters, Grants and Scholarships, and Student Loans.
Sallie Mae Scholarship Search
Scholarship Search is the free way to get access to more than 6 million college scholarships worth up to $30 billion.
Scholarships.com
Completely free to use, database consists of over 3,000 sources worth up to $3 billion, avoid scholarship scams!
StudentScholarships.org
Our staff spends countless hours searching both online and offline sources to find new and exciting scholarships for students to apply for.
UPromise
Upromise wants to help families save for college. We do this by providing our members with expert advice and information, simple saving tools and access to great opportunities to save for college every day. Our goal is to help families start saving for college early and to stick with it. We pledge to never pass any costs on to our members.
Scholarship Links
American Legion Legacy Scholarship
Apply for a variety of scholarships offered by the American Legion.
Annual Sustainable Business Scholarship
The Sustainable Business Scholarship is a recurring annual scholarship open to all business and business-related majors who believe in implementing sustainable business practices. The next deadline to apply is May 1. Winners will be announced on May 31.
Burger King Foundation Scholarship
The BURGER KING Scholars program assists employees, employees' spouses or domestic partners, employees' children and high school seniors.
Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation
Awards are available to students at specific high schools, students with different majors, students with different career goals and more. If you’re pursuing higher education, we probably have a scholarship to help you reach your goal.
Coca-Cola Scholars Program Scholarship
The Coca-Cola Scholars Program scholarship is an achievement-based scholarship awarded to graduating high school seniors.
Community Health Ambassador Scholarship for Nursing Students
$1000 scholarship for students entering the nursing field
Eighth District Federated Garden Clubs of New York Scholarships
A $1,000 stipend will be awarded to a graduating high school senior.
GE-REAGAN FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Honoring the legacy and character of our nation’s 40th President, the GE-Reagan Foundation Scholarship Program rewards college-bound students who demonstrate exemplary leadership, drive, integrity, and citizenship with financial assistance to pursue higher education.
Heisman High School Scholarship
The Heisman High School Scholarship program honors the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high school senior athletes.
Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship
$500 scholarship for students with at least one parent who has served in the U.S. military
Horatio Alger Scholarship
The Horatio Alger Association honors the achievements of outstanding individuals in our society who have succeeded in spite of adversity and who are committed to supporting young people in pursuit of increased opportunities through higher education.
Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship
A $500 award to students of color pursuing a STEM career
Learner Calculus Scholarship
The Learner Calculus Scholarship is an annual $500 scholarship that’s open to all students who are currently studying in the STEM field. The next application deadline is June 30, 2024. Winners will be announced on July 30, 2024.
Learner Math Lover Scholarship
The Learner Math Lover Scholarship is an annual $500 scholarship that’s open to all students that love math. The next deadline to apply is June 30, 2024, and winners will be announced on July 30, 2024.
Learner SAT Scholarship
The Learner SAT Tutoring Scholarship is an annual $500 scholarship that’s open to all high school who are serious about taking the SAT. The next deadline to apply is June 30, 2024, and winners will be announced on July 30, 2024.
Scholly Search
Save time searching for scholarships with Scholly Search
Scholarships for Women in STEM
Mental Health Empowerment Scholarship
A $500 award for students who face mental health challenges and/or advocate for mental health awareness
Women in Healthcare Scholarship
$500 scholarship for females entering the healthcare field
Women in STEM Scholarship
$500 award for female students pursuing a STEM career
College Information & Searches
Accredited School Online
A comprehensive accreditation resource that provides prospective students and families with the tools needed to make well-informed decisions about their education.
Adventures in Education
Explore careers, plan for college and perform a college search, learn about scholarships and financial aid
Affordable Colleges Online
University Headquarters has compiled a comprehensive set of information for students who wish to pursue a higher education. They are an all-in-one source for information on colleges, entrance requirements, and career paths.
Best Colleges
Online degree programs have outpaced traditional degree programs in terms of growth in the last decade
Campus Tours
Take virtual tours of college and university campuses: learn vital information such as size and cost of the school, majors offered, etc.
College Planner Pro
We’ve compiled our favorite articles, guides, and resources to share with all consultants. Please enjoy the materials we’ve put together and check back often for updates!
College Raptor
College searches, college applications, myths about college, college guides.
College Source.org
The worldwide leader in College Information Resources.
College Xpress
Comprehensive site offering college, career, scholarship and loan information.
Common App
The Common Application is a not-for-profit membership organization that, since its founding 35 years ago, has been committed to providing reliable services that promote equity, access, and integrity in the college application process.
Debt Free College Degree
How to Use Work Study, Crowd Funding and Other Financial Resources to Pay for Higher Education.
Go College
Advanced college search, scholarship search and full-length practice SAT and ACT tests.
How to Write a Good College Essay
Writing a Killer Essay with the experts.
Mapping Your Future
This is a website for middle/high school students, parents, undergraduate/graduate students offering information on college planning, financial strategies, and career options.
New York’s 100+ Private Colleges and Universities
Admissions, financial aid, open houses, academic programs, campus profiles, locations, publications and resources.
Niche.com
The Best Colleges ranking is based on rigorous analysis of academic, admissions, financial, and student life data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews from students and alumni.
Petersons
College planner, getting started, find a college or program, prepare for tests, and pay for school.
Quest Bridge
Quest Bridge is a non-profit program that links bright, motivated low-income students with educational and scholarship opportunities at some of the nation's best colleges.
STEPS (Student Training & Education in Public Service)
STEPS goal is to build content that promotes equal opportunity education through our new scholarships and resources page for students with disabilities. We truly believe everyone should have the chance to go to and thrive in college, regardless of their background.
SUNY.edu
Apply on-line, application status, academic programs, request information, forms, directories, information for parents, athletics, etc.
Thought Co.
This site offers detailed information about college admissions, including sample admissions and essays and essay editing.
US News & World Report (America's Best Colleges)
Expert advice, rankings and data to help you navigate your education journey and find the best college for you.
Western New York Collegiate Consortium and Disability Advocate
A group of college disability service providers, agencies and disability advocates who focus on students with disabilities and the transition to college. The Consortium hosts college fairs, various trainings, and also has published materials for reference
Local College Websites
- Alfred State College
- Alfred University
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- D’Youville College
- Daemen College
- Erie Community College
- Genesee Community College
- Hilbert College
- Houghton University
- Jamestown Community College
- Niagara County Community College
- Niagara University
- Saint Bonaventure University
- SUNY Fredonia
- Trocaire College
- University at Buffalo
- Villa Maria College