Interested in learning more about how you can pay for college? You've come to the right place!

To get started, check out College Counselor Laurel Brock's excellent blog post explaining the different types of financial assistance.

Then, check out the links below for information on getting scholarships, loans, and grants to cover the costs of your college education:

• AB540 Scholarships
• CalGrants – Simple instructions to apply for college funding that is offered by the state of California.
• CSS Profile – College Scholarship Search (CSS)/Financial Aid Profile, a secure online service of CollegeBoard.com for students to provide financial data reports to schools.
• EOP – CSU's Educational Opportunity Program for first-generation college students.
• FAFSA – Free Application for Federal Student Aid, information and form.
• FastWeb - Search for scholarships!
• Finaid.org - Scholarships and other resources.
• Zinch - create a profile and shout out to colleges you're interested in.
• MeritAid.com - A comprehensive directory of merit and academic scholarships.
• National Association of Financial Aid Administrators - Guide to Financial Aid for Parents and Students
• Federal student aid - Search with the college finder.