The Office of Financial Aid at the University of San Diego compiled the following reference list. Publications may be available at your local or school libraries.
The A’s and B’s of Academic Scholarships
1996-1997. 18th Ed. Deborah Wexler, editor. Revised annually. $7.50. Octameron Associates, P.O. Box 2748, Alexandria, VA 22301. Lists the major academic awards offered by the federal government, states, private sponsors, and colleges.
Annual Register of Grant Support
29th Ed. R. R. Bowker, editor. Reed Reference Publishing Company Inc., 121 Chanlonn Rd., New Providence, NJ 07974. Annual, $190. An extensive guide to grants, fellowships, and awards from government agencies, foundations and business and professional organizations.
The Awards Almanac, 1996
Miranda H. Ferraro and Sandra Jaszczak. St. James Press, Chicago. $100. An international guide to career, research, and educational funds.
Barron’s Guide to Financial Medical Schools and Dental Schools, 1994
3rd Ed. Marguerite Dennis. Barron’s Educational Series. $10.95.
The Big Book of Minority Opportunities:
The Directory of Special Programs for Minority Groups, 1995 6th Ed. Willis L. Johnson. Ferguson/Garrett Publishing Co., 200 W. Madison, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60606. $39.
Black Student’s Guide to Scholarships, 1996
Madison Books. $14.95/$10.95. A personal and practical guide to scholarships for African Americans.
Black Student’s Guide to Scholarships, 1995
Ernestine Whiting. Beckham House Publishers, Inc. $9.95. Information on scholarships in the government and political science fields for African Americans.
Bureau of Indian Affairs Guide to Higher Education Success
Bureau of Indian affairs, Office of Indian Education, Sacramento Area Office, 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. Free
The College Costs Costs and Financial Aid Handbook
15th Ed. Henry Holt and Company Inc. College Board Publications, Box 886, New York, NY 10101. $21.95. Outlines in detail programs, degrees, expenses, financial aid available, and many facets of college life.
College Financial Aid Made Easy, 1995
2nd Ed. Patrick L. Bellantoni. Tara Publishing, Inc. $16.95.
The College Handbook for Transfer Students, 1996
Henry Holt and company Inc. College Board Publications, Box 886, New York, NY 10101. $17.95.
The Complete Family Guide to College Financial Aid, 1995
Richard W. Black. Berkeley Publishing Group, $12.00.
The Ambitious Student’s Guide to Financial Aid
1997-98, 20th Ed. Joseph Re. Octameron Associates, PO Box 2748, Alexandria, VA 22301, Annual, $7.50.
Earn and Learn: Cooperative Education Opportunities Offered by the Federal Government.
16th Ed. Joseph Re. Octameron Associates, PO Box 2748, Alexandria, VA 22301. Annual, $5.00.
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
Annual, Veteran’s Administration, Government Printing Office, Washington, D. C. 20402. $2.50.
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents
Diane Publishing Company. $20.00.
The Financial Aid Book: The Insider’s Guide to Private Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships
Garrett Park Press, PO Box 190W, Garrett Park, MD 20896. $19.95.
Financial Aid for Minorities: Awards Open to Students with Any Major
Garrett Park Press, PO Box 190F, Garrett Park, MD 20896, $4.95.
Financial Aid for Minorities in Business and Law, 1996
Garrett Park Press, PO Box 190F, Garrett Park, MD 20896, $4.95.
Financial Aid for Minorities in Education
Garrett Park Press, PO Box 190F, Garrett Park, MD 20896, $4.95.
Financial Aid or Minorities in Engineering and Science
Garrett Park Press, PO Box 190F, Garrett Park, MD 20896, $4.95.
Financial Aid for Minorities in Health Fields
Garrett Park Press, PO Box 190F, Garrett Park, MD 20896, $4.95.
Finding Funds for A Free Education
Jet Mitchell. Energeia Publishing Incorporated. $2.25.
Fulbright Grants and Other Grants for Graduate Study Abroad
1996-97. Annual. U.S. Student Programs Division, Publications Editor, 809 United Nations Plaza, New York, NY 10017. Free
Higher Education Opportunities for Minorities and Women: Annotated Selections
Superintendent of Documents, Federal Student Aid Information Center, PO Box 84, Washington D. C. 20044. $4.25. Stock number 065-000-00353-8.
Scholarship Guide for Hispanics
Vista Magazine. Chrysler Corporation, CIMS 416-13-28, 12000 Chrysler Drive, Highland Park, MI 48288-0001. Free
Scholarships and Loans for Nursing Education
National League for Nursing, 350 Hudson Street, New York, NY 10014. $15.95.
Selected List of Fellowship Opportunities and Aid to Advanced Education for US Citizens and Foreign Nationals.
The National Science Foundation, Publications Office, 1800 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20550. Free
The Student Guide: Financial Aid from the US Department of Education
Annual, Call 1-800-433-3243- Free