Outside Resources

• The AmeriCorps Program provides full-time educational awards in return for work in community service. You can work before, during, or after your post-secondary education, and you can use the funds either to pay current educational expenses or to repay federal student loans. For more information, call 1-800-942-2677. Information is also available through the internet at https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps.
• Public libraries are an excellent source of information on state and private sources of aid.
• Many companies and labor unions have programs to help pay the cost of post-secondary education for employees and/or their children.
• Sources of financial aid also include foundations, religious organizations, fraternities or sororities, and town or city clubs. Include community organizations and civic groups such as the American Legion, YMCA, 4-H Club, Elks, Kiwanis, Jaycees, and the Girl or Boy Scouts in your search.
• The internet also has information on private sources of aid. Search under the keywords financial aid, student aid, scholarships, etc.