Official Financial Aid & FAFSA
- FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid): https://fafsa.ed.gov/ — Federal student aid application for grants, work‑study, and loans.
Scholarship Search Platforms
- Fastweb: https://www.fastweb.com/ — One of the most popular scholarship matching sites with millions of opportunities.
- Scholarships.com: https://www.scholarships.com/ — Large database of scholarships and financial aid info.
- Going Merry: https://www.goingmerry.com/ — Free scholarship and financial aid platform that matches you with customized opportunities.
- College Board BigFuture Scholarship Search: https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/scholarship-search — Scholarship search offered by College Board.
- Chegg Scholarships: https://www.chegg.com/scholarships — Scholarship database with thousands of listings.
- CareerOneStop Scholarship Finder: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-scholarships.aspx — Search tool backed by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Scholly: https://myscholly.com/ — Scholarship search platform that matches students with opportunities.
- RaiseMe: https://www.raise.me/ — Earn micro‑scholarships from participating colleges for achievements while in high school.
🧠Free Mental Health and Emotional Support
Crisis & Immediate Support
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ — Free, confidential support 24/7 by call, text, or chat.
- Crisis Text Line: https://www.crisistextline.org/ — Free 24/7 support via text (text HOME to 741741 in the U.S.).
Support Information and Resources
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration): https://www.samhsa.gov/ — Federal resources for mental health, recovery, crisis help, and referrals.
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/ — Education, support, and advocacy for those affected by mental health conditions.
- CDC Mental Health Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/mental-health/caring/index.html — Official public health mental well‑being guidance and support info.
- The Mental Health Coalition Resource Library: https://www.thementalhealthcoalition.org/resources/ — Database of mental health resources across many topics and communities.