The University of Toledo

Other Resources

To increase your income, you might consider asking your financial aid office about these alternatives to loans:

• Special Scholarships - Depending on your course of studies you may qualify to receive special scholarships from organizations and private businesses that encourage students to participate in a specific course of study.
  
  Check with the financial aid office about institutional and non-institutional scholarships and how to apply for them. Some other places to look for ideas and assistance on scholarships are:
• • Library reference books and internet
  • Your employer or your parents' employers
  • Civic and social organizations to which you or your relatives belong.
• AmeriCorps - This national service program provides education awards in exchange for a year or two of community service. Contact AmeriCorps at http://www.americorps.org/ or 1-800-942-2677.
• Family and Friends - You might have relatives and friends who are willing to help you.
• Work - Part-time jobs, summer and holiday seasonal work, tutoring, and baby-sitting all provide an excellent source of extra money and valuable work experience.
• Cooperative Education - Ask your Financial Aid Office if there is a work-for-credit program.
• Work Study - This program provides jobs to help students with financial need pay for educational expenses. Your Financial Aid Administrator can provide information about the work study program at your school.