An Important step in preparing for college is to make sure you have the funds to pay for college.  Here are some helpful links to help you find the money you need to make college a reality.  Remember you can and SHOULD apply early even if it is before you receive your GED.   Get the Money 1.  Austin Community College's Financial Aid web site. Click here to go to the steps for applying for Financial Aid at ACC Click below to go to the general ACC Financial Aid web site: http://www.austincc.edu/finaid/index.htm 2. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  www.fafsa.ed.gov  Download the FAFSA pre-application worksheet Who is eligible for financial aid?  Don't forget-thanks to Senate Bill 1528, many undocumented students are eligible for financial aid. More information about Senate Bill 1528. 3. Peierl's Scholarship.  This scholarship is offered to students who complete their GED through Austin Community College's Adult Education Department.    http://www.austincc.edu/foundatn/adulted.php 4. Scholarships through ACC.  Another good place to look for scholarships is through Austin Community College Foundation. http://www.austincc.edu/foundatn/scholarship_progs.php 5. Capital Idea.  http://capitalidea.org/  6.  Grants and Tuition exemptions available from College for Texans (Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board) http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/tofa.cfm?Kind=GS 7. Fastweb.  http://fastweb.monster.com/