RESOURCES

There are many resource books available to you in the search for financial aid. The more resources you explore, the better your chances of locating funding for post-secondary financial aid. Most of these publications are available in the Counselor's Office College/Career Center.

1. Minnie Stevens Piper Compendium
   
   This is an important source book of information which specifies financial aid programs offered by Texas colleges and universities. Admission requirements are also indicates. The second section of the book contains addresses for applications for scholarships offered by approximately 150 private and public agencies. A limited number of copies are available from the counseling office. These booklets are free.
    
2. Financial Aid for Texas Students
   
   A resource book which gives an overview of financial aid programs available to Texas students. You may get a copy by writing to:
   
   Coordinating Board
   Texas College & University System
   Division of Student Services
   P.O.. Box 12788, Capitol Station
   Austin TX 78711
   
   A limited number of copies are available in the counseling office. These booklets are free.
    
3. Need A Lift
   
   A resource book published by American Legion which has financial aid information and sources for career
   information. This book is particularly helpful for students whose parents are veterans of the armed services, although there are financial aid sources for all students. You may obtain a copy by contacting:
   
   Need A Lift
   National Emblem Sales
   p .0. Box 1050
   Indianapolis IN 46206
    
4. Funding Your Education
   
   This booklet is published by the U.S. Department of Education and provides detailed information about federal programs and student financial aid in general. Copies are available in the counseling office. It is free of charge.
    
5. Don't Miss Out -The Ambitious Student's Guide to Financial Aid
   
   This is an extremely practical, well-written all-inclusive paperback book which explains the detail of financial aid in easy-to-read text. Copies may be ordered.
   
   Dearborn Trade
   520 N. Dearborn Street
   Chicago IL 60610
   1-800-245-BOOK
    
6. Financial Aid for Higher Education
   
   This is a comprehensive listing of financial aid and has a "program finder" which guides the applicant to specific sources of aid. It is available in libraries and bookstores.
    
7. The Scholarship Book by Daniel Cassidy
   
   This book has extensive listings of scholarships indexed by various categories. Many libraries will have it; local bookstores also stock this guide.
    
8. The College Cost Book
   
   A comprehensive guide that gives costs for colleges across the country. There is also a general information section on how the financial aid process works. Local bookstores and libraries will have this publication.

There are many scholarships available. If you do have financial need you should be able to obtain some type of assistance. Obviously your chances of obtaining aid are better if your grades are high, but some agencies prefer that their awards go to students with need rather than high achievers. One key to success in obtaining financial aid is to explore every possibility to its limit. Hard work and determination are necessary to obtain financial aid for post- secondary education.