The scholarship web pages are designed to provide information on Abilene area/ Big Country scholarships, Community Foundation of Abilene scholarships, and a wide variety of scholarships offered nationally. Federal and State financial aid resources, links to FAFSA as well as links to all local and state universities, colleges, community colleges have been included to help students navigate the college application process.
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Visit our Preparing For College web page for information on Timelines, Scholarship Search Engines, Recommended High School Course of Study, College FAQ, Important Test Dates, and Advanced Placement Classes.

There are four basic types of financial aid:
Scholarships: are a gift aid and may be given on basis of merit or special interest
Grants: are a gift aid, but are given to students who meet certain criteria for financial need
Loans: Government sponsored student loans are based on eligibility requirements and most must be repaid, but often offer favorable lender terms
Work-Study: provides jobs within the college setting for students with financial need to help pay for education expenses