These sites are jointly recommended and maintained by librarians at Westminster Public Library and Front Range Community College Library.

FINANCIAL AID

See also Education

College Aid
Emergency and Family Aid
Non-profit and Business Resources

College Aid

• The Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
  http://www.cfda.gov/
  Provides access to a database of all Federal assistance programs.
   
• Colorado Higher Education Institution
  http://www.state.co.us/cche/colleges/index.html
  Know which Colorado college or university you plan to attend?  Use this link to explore the financial aid department for the school of your choice.
   
• CollegeInvest - Scholarship Program
  http://www.collegeinvest.org/Scholarships
  Apply for these scholarships if you will be attending a Colorado college or vocational school.
   
• Colorado Access Network
  http://www.college-assist.com/07_about_01_welcome.html
  A great source for students and parents who are planning for college.  Plenty of "how-to" information with lots of useful links.
   
• Fast Web
  http://www.fastweb.com/
  A web regular since 1995, this free search service helps match student backgrounds with eligibility requirements.

• Federal Pell Grants
  http://www.getreadyforcollege.org/gPg.cfm?pageID=139
  These are grants that are awarded for undergraduate students based on financial need
   
• Federal Student Aid
  http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
  Fill out a FAFSA online.
   
• Financial Aid Resource Publications From the U.S. Department of Education
  http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html
  Online publication in English and Spanish about financial aid for students from the U.S. Department of Education.

• Front Range Community College Foundation Student Scholarships
  http://www.frontrange.edu/FRCCTemplates/FRCC1.aspx?id=7769
  Scholarship options for Front Range Community College. Many are available to high school students.
  
  
• Paying for School in the U.S. (Foreign Students)
  http://www.foreignborn.com/study_in_us/8-paying4school.htm
  Information about financial aid for foreign students.
  
  Gateway site to financial information on the Web
  
  
• Yahoo Financial Aid Page
  http://dir.yahoo.com/Education/Financial_Aid

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Emergency and Family Aid

Direct Aid:


• Adams County Assistance Programs
  http://www.co.adams.co.us/index.cfm?d=standard&b=1&c=16&s=218&p=1069
  Includes aid for medical, child care, housing, burial, food, and other expenses.
  
  
• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
  http://www.cfda.gov
  Provides access to a database of all federal assistance programs.
  
  
• Colorado Energy Assistance
  http://www.energyoutreach.org/help.asp
  Weatherization, energy, and LEAP assistance.
  
  
• Disaster Assistance.gov
  http://www.disasterassistance.gov/daip_en.portal
  For individuals, families, and businesses affected by natural, terrorist, or other disasters.
  
  
• Federal Government Aid and Resources (USA.Gov)
  http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Benefits.shtml
  Alphabetical list of all Federal government grants and loan programs for the public.
  
  
• Government Benefits
  http://www.govbenefits.gov/govbenefits_en.portal
  Personal aid available from both federal and state sources.
  
  
• LEAP (Low-income Energy Assistance Program)
  http://www.cdhs.state.co.us/leap/
  For low-income families and individuals needing help with heating and energy bills.
  
  Information:
  
  
• City of Westminster Housing Assistance
  http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/101.htm
  Information on aid for weatherization, utilities, repairs, foreclosure, and senior housing.
  
  
• Colorado Housing Assistance
  http://www.coloradohousingassistance.org/
  First-time homebuyer and foreclosure classes, plus mortgage assistance loans.
  
  

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Non-profit and Business Resources

• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
  http://www.cfda.gov
  Provides access to a database of all federal assistance programs.
  
  
• City of Westminster business aid and resources
  http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/974.htm
  Training, grants, and information on other Westminster resources available for businesses.
  
  
• Foundation Center
  http://fdncenter.org/
  Your gateway to philanthropy on the World Wide Web. Grants for non-profit organizations and individuals.
   
• Grants.gov
  http://www.grants.gov/
  Federal site with resources for grant-seeking non-profits and individuals.
  
  
• Small Business Administration
  http://www.sba.gov/financialassistance/
  Federal site with resources, information, and aid for small businesses.
  
  
• Westminster Legacy Foundation
  http://www.westminsterlegacyfoundation.org/
  Grants for community organizations serving Westminster residents.
  
  

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Updated: 4/14/10