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Preparing for College for Free!

Free help is available, whether you're looking for sources of student aid, completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or completing the UW System Application for Admission.

WHERE CAN I GET FREE INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENT FINANCIAL AID?

The following sources often provide information about aid from the federal government and your state government; most can explain about funds from your local community and private sources as well.

  • Financial Aid Offices. Talk to the financial aid administrator at the school you plan to attend or at any UW school. Aid officers at all UW institutions have long years of experience and consider themselves public servants. Contact information for financial aid offices in the UW System is easily accessible in the publication "Introduction to the UW System."
  • Libraries. Relevant materials are usually listed under "student aid" or "financial aid." For help, ask the reference librarian.
  • High School Counselor's office. Many counselors have a large selection of materials, know what recent graduates have received, and can guide you to free online information.
  • The UW HELP Office. UW HELP is a unique service of the UW System that offers advice on admission, financial aid and housing for students and their parents who are considering attending the UW System. Contact UW HELP at 800.442.6459 or e-mail HELP@learn.uwsa.edu.

WHERE CAN I GET FREE INFORMATION ABOUT APPLYING FOR ADMISSION?

The following resources are very willing to assist high school students and their families in learning more about the college admission process.

  • College admissions office. Contact information for admissions offices is easily accessible in the publication "Introduction to the UW System."
  • Libraries. Relevant materials are usually listed under "admission" or "college preparation."
  • High School Counselor's office.
  • UW HELP Office. UW HELP is a unique service of the UW System that offers advice on admission, financial aid and housing for students and their parents who are considering attending the UW System. Contact UW HELP at 800.442.6459 or e-mail HELP@learn.uwsa.edu.

Who Offers Free Help Completing Financial Aid Forms?

Some private companies charge a fee for help completing these forms. You can get free help from the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC), the UW HELP Office or the campus financial aid office on the campus you plan to attend. Contact information for all UW System financial aid offices is available in the "Introduction to the UW System."

Who Offers Free Help Completing the Application for Admission?

Again, some private companies charge a fee for help you completing an application for admission.

Free assistance is available from the UW HELP office or the admission office of the campus you plan to attend. Contact information for all UW System admissions office is available in the "Introduction to the UW System."

CHECKLIST OF FREE SOURCES OF INFORMATION

  • the financial aid office at your college or university
  • the admissions office at your college or university
  • a high school counselor
  • the U.S. Department of Education
  • other federal agencies (including the military, if appropriate)
  • the reference section of your school or public library
  • the Internet
  • foundations, religious organizations, community organizations, local businesses, and civic groups
  • organizations (including professional associations) related to your field of interest
  • the UW HELP Office
  • free scholarship search services
  • FSAIC

Check with all of these sources before considering paying for a scholarship search or a college preparation service.

Could you run that by me one more time?

Most of the information provided by private scholarship search services or college preparation services can be obtained for free. Before you pay any company or organization, make sure you know what you're getting for your money.

To obtain information on student aid for college and completing the FAFSA contact FSAIC at: 800-4-FED-AID (800-433-3243).

To access information on applying for admission to a UW System-contact the UW HELP office at 800-442-6459.

To learn more information about scholarship scams contact the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357).

To report a scam contact the Federal Trade Commission at 877-FTC-HELP (877-382-4357).
 

 

 

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