MGWIS Financial Aid Resources

Graduate in need of financial aid. This area of our website will connect you to many financial aid and scholarship resources.

Georgia Resources

G1-Georgia One-Stop Education and Training - The Georgia Department of Labor's web site can link to sites that provide information on financial aid.

Georgia Career Information Systems - Located at the Middle Georgia Consortium, Inc. office at 124 Osigian Blvd., Warner Robins, GA. and at all Career Centers. The Georgia Career Information Center operates the Georgia Career Information system, a computer-based library of occupational and educational information and a primary component in the career decision-making process.

GAcollege411 - Helping students plan, apply, and pay for college.

Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education - Find information on the eligibility requirements for the HOPE Scholarship. This website also has other financial aid information and other resources.

georgiaGo.org - The Georgia Education GO Get It Partnership is the best hope ever for Georgia students to GO get a high-school diploma, a college degree, and a successful, fulfilling life.

Georgia Student Finance Commission - Agency whose mission is to promote and increase access to post-secondary education for Georgians, by delivering student financial aid information, services and funding in a way that is fiscally responsible and understandable. Also find information on HOPE Scholarships and Grants

Mercer University's Educational Opportunity Center
Ms. Bobbie Dever, Coordinator
1365 Linden Ave
Macon, GA 31207
(478) 301-2440

Warner Robins Office:
Valerie Bryant, Coordinator
509 North Houston Suite 511-A1
Warner Robins, GA 31093
(478) 923-1531

National and Other Resources

America's Career Infonet - Check out the Financial Aid Advisor.

American College Testing (ACT) - American College Testing (ACT) information and scholarships information.

College Aid - College Aid has one of the largest databases of scholarships and grants with over 500,000 sources of funding available.

College Athletic Recruiting Service - A recruiting and resume service for high school athletes who want to compete at college level in the USA. Initial help and avice is free.

College Connection Scholarships - This free quality information includes all of the details you need to apply now, including eligibility requirements, deadlines, amounts, contact names, addresses, phone numbers and website addresses of the scholarship sponsors.

College, Scholarship, Loans and Government Grants - Find information on college scholarships, loans and government grants.

CollegeBoard.com - Connects students to colleges and opportunities.

CollegeNet - Has eight key internet admissions services to help you get into college. Also save time by reducing redundancy when you apply to more than one program.

Collegefund.net - Assists in scholarship search, financial planning and more.

Fastweb! - Database of 400,000 plus private scholarships.

Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Free Application - Get a free application for federal student aid.

FinAid! The Smart Student Guide - Find comprehensive free resources for student financial aid information on the web. Free scholarship search, financial aid calculators, glossary and bibliography.

GALILEO - Internet Resources.

Hispanic College Fund - Hispanic College Fund awards financial assistance to deserving Hispanic students seeking careers in business.

MappingYourFuture - Sponsored by a group of guaranty agencies who participate in the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP), and are committed to providing information about higher education, and career opportunities.

MeritMoney.com - This website specializes in merit scholarships.

Overview of Colleges, Vocational Schools, and Careers - A searchable database of 900+ career fields, 6000+ vocational schools, colleges and universities with addresses, phone numbers and other pertinent information.

Scholarships Scams - The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) cautions students to look for "tell tale lines. Don't be scammed on your way to college.

Scholarships.com - Research information on Federal loan programs for students: Stafford Loans-Federal Direct Loans and Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFEL), and Federal Perkins Act Loans. Get information on PLUS and Consolidation Loans for parents. Learn about Federal grants, financial aid based on need. You do not have to repay-Federal Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grants (FSEOG).

Student Financial Assistance - The Student Financial Assistance Programs are the largest source of student aid in America, providing over $60 billion a year in grants, loans, and work-study assistance. Here you'll find help for every stage of the financial aid process, whether you're In-School or Out-of-School.

Students.gov - Student gateway to the U.S. government. Links to information on planning your education, career development, military services, paying for your education, and many other links.

The Scholarship Page - Search for scholarships by countries, states, organizations and more.

The Student Guide - The Student Guide tells you about the programs and how to apply for them. It is the most comprehensive resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education.

Thomson*Peterson's - Connects individuals, educational institutions, and corporations through its website with information about colleges and universities, career schools, graduate programs, distance learning, executive training, private secondary schools, summer opportunities, study abroad, financial aid, test preparation, and career exploration.

U.S. Department of Education - United States Department of Education financial aid web site.

United Negro College Fund (UNCF) - The United Negro College Fund helps support more than 300,000 educated men and women. Get information on participating colleges/universities and download programs and scholarship applications.

Wal-Mart Foundation - If you're a high school student interested in a manufacturing, industry or technology-related fields, and you are good at it, competitive Edge could pay for part or all of your college education. Find information about various scholarship awards and vocational and career training.