Prospective Students :: More Scholarship/Financial Aid Information

Here is a listing of sites with scholarship information:

Scholarships for Undergraduates from the Department of Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering at the University of Texas These scholarship are for University of Texas students majoring in Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering.  

 

College of Engineering Scholarships, University of Texas at Austin An informative site with contact information and FAQs regarding scholarships available for Engineering students at The University.

 

Society of Petroleum Engineers, Permian Basin & Trans Pecos Sections Scholarships A number of scholarships to high school graduates and college undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited engineering program with the intent to work in the petroleum industry and possessing a minimum overall g.p.a. of 3.0 out of a possible 4.0

 

Adventures in Education "sponsored by the Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (TGSLC). Here you'll find information on careers, colleges, and financial aid to help you plan for your future. "

 

Alphabetical Index to Scholarships and Other Financial Aid Programs - Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Created by the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, this site includes of list of scholarships specifically for Texas students, students attending Texas colleges or likely to be of interest to Texas students.

 

College Board's Scholarships and Aid page explains different types of aid and how to look for scholarships.

 

FAFSA Express " A PC equipped with the Windows¨ operating system and a modem can transmit an electronic Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to the Department of Education. FAFSA Express users enjoy the benefits of Electronic Data Exchange, such as eliminating delays from mailing and ensuring a faster receipt of an official Expected Family Contribution from the Department. The software also speeds up the application process by automatically checking electronic FAFSA data, resulting in fewer rejected applications. "

 

National Center for Educational Statistics - IPEDS Fresh from the US Dept of Education, this site, "Presents data on institution prices, financial aid, enrollment, and type of programs that are offered by the institution. IPEDS COOL is designed to help college students, future students, and their parents understand the differences between colleges and how much it costs to attend college. " If you/your child want to major in Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness at a small private institution near the beach, this site provides a quick way of checking to see which schools offer this field, their size and cost.

 

Nellie Mae Loan Link "As the largest nonprofit provider of education loan funds nationally, Nellie Mae offers both federal and private loans for parents, undergraduates and graduate students." This site provides an overview of the loan process and information on Nellie Mae from Nellie itself.

 

Sallie Mae Home Page "Sallie Mae is the nation's leading provider of financial services and operational support for higher education."

 

Student Aid on the Web Another useful site from the U.S. Dept of Education.

Test Prep Review Free practice tests for the SATs and a wide range of standardized academic tests. Good luck

 

U.S. Department of Education - Publications and Products Resources from the U.S. Department of Education. Free information from the government which includes information on preparing for and financing college educations.

 

U.S. News & World Report .edu Be sure to check with the College of *your* choice; each college has its own scholarship and financial aid programs.