Go to the Federal Student Aid website to start researching now.  Scholarships are gifts. They don't need to be repaid. There are thousands of them, offered by schools, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.  Topics covered on this page include:

· What kinds of scholarships are available?
· How do I find scholarships?
· When do I apply for scholarships?
· How do I apply for scholarships?
· How do I get my scholarship money?
· How does a scholarship affect my other student aid?