Please note that these links are provided for informational purposes only as a help to young people, their families and the community. Unless we state otherwise, The Dayton Foundation makes no representations concerning the content of these sites. We recommend that you check the privacy policy of the site you are visiting before providing any personal information.
FAFSA Information
- College Cost Calculator: (www.usapire.org)
- Quick Reference Guide on Creating and Using an FSA ID (download)
- Quick Reference Guide on Fixing FSA ID and FAFSA Problems (download)
Local Scholarship Information
- Dayton-Montgomery County Scholarship Program – awards renewable scholarships annually to students in participating Montgomery County, Ohio, high schools who have received their high school diploma during the current academic year.
- Montgomery County Ohio College Promise Program – provides college scholarship and mentoring support to students, whose lives have been impacted by poverty. Students are selected in their eighth grade year and are supported by a mentor and the Program throughout their high school years.
- Ohio Department of Higher Education – provides a variety of scholarship and grant resources for current high school students, college students and adult learners.
National Scholarship Information
- The College Board — offers helpful college planning information, as well as scholarship resources, tools and calculators to help pay for college.
- The College Financing Plan — provides students, families and institutions with information about the College Financing Plan.
- FastWeb — enables students to search online for available scholarships nationwide and helps to match a student’s needs to scholarships. The site also offers tips for winning scholarships.
- UNIGO — connects you to more than 3 million scholarships and grant opportunities, 650,000 college reviews, college stats and other options to help you pay for college.
Information on Getting Involved Through Volunteerism and Philanthropy
Youth Service America — offers an online directory of volunteer opportunities for youth and adults. Site visitors can enter their zip code, city, state, skills, interests and availability to be matched with organizations needing help.