Helpful Web Links

Here you will find links to organizations and information that may be useful in planning for and paying for college.

U.S. Department of Education

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Eligibility for federal student aid and for many state aid programs is determined by completing the FAFSA. Students and parents must complete the free application to be eligible for federal student loans or other types of federal financial assistance. Click on http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ for the electronic version of the FAFSA, and visit an EFC member for assistance.
- New in 2007, the U.S. Department of Education introduced the FAFSA4caster. By using FAFSA4caster, you and your family will receive an early estimate of eligibility for federal student aid. This Web site provides you with an opportunity to increase your knowledge of the financial aid process; become familiar with the various types of federal student aid that are available; and investigate other sources of aid, such as grants and scholarships. Visit http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/ to learn more.
Student Aid on the Web. The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Federal Student Aid (FSA) has established an online resource for students, parents, and counselors called Student Aid on the Web. Available at http://studentaid.ed.gov/, the site offers information on Preparing, Choosing, Applying, Funding, Attending, and Repaying postsecondary education.
Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid
FSA Ombudsman: The Federal Student Aid Ombudsman of the Department of Education helps resolve disputes and solve other problems with federal student loans.
"COOL" Website (College Opportunities Online Locator): From the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the COOL Website allows you to see and compare profiles of nearly 7,000 colleges and universities across the nation.
National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) for students: The National Student Loan Data System (NSLDS) is the U.S. Department of Education's central database for student aid. NSLDS Student Access provides a centralized, integrated view of Title IV loans and Pell grants so that recipients of Title IV Aid can access and inquire about their Title IV loans and/or Pell grant data.
New Grant Programs for 2006-2007. Information from the U.S. Department of Education on Academic Competitiveness Grant and National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent (SMART) Grant Programs.

Financial Aid Administrators

National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)

College Planning & Saving