Education Resources
Paying for College
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Federal Student Aid - The U.S. Department of Education's Federal Student Aid (FSA) programs
are the largest source of student aid in America, providing nearly 70% of all student financial aid.
- FAFSA Online - Free Online Application for Federal Student Aid.
- Financial Aid for Students - Direct Loans information
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Student Guide - Financial Aid from U.S. Department of Education.
- Federal Pell Grant
- Stafford Loans
- PLUS Loans (Loan to Parents)
- Consolidation Loan
- FSEOG; Perkins Loan; Work Study
- Others
- Hope Scholarship & Lifetime Learning Credits
- State Higher Education Agencies - Provide information on the state's education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs, and career opportunities
- College Savings Plan - A gateway to state college savings programs.
- Illinois Student Assistance Commission
- College Illinois - Prepaid tuition
- College Zone - Financial Aid Programs - Financial aid comes from many different sources, including the federal government, the State of Illinois (for Illinois residents), and various employers. Also providing financial aid are many private sources, such as agencies, associations and organizations (e.g., corporations, civic, religious, philanthropic groups and associations related to one’s field of interest).
- Bright Start Savings - A qualified tuition program, its earnings grow free of federal income taxes.
- Savings Bonds for Education
- Tax Breaks for Higher Education
Paying for College
- Colleges, College Scholarships, and Financial Aid Page
- College Board Online: Paying for College - Aims to assist you in identifying college cost and your financial options.
- EdFund - Learn about Financial Aid Programs.
- Fast WEB - A free database of more than 400,000 scholarships. Features tips on applying for financial aid.
- FinAid - The smart student guide to financial aid.
- Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
- Petersons.COM: Financial Aid Help
- SallieMae.com
- Scholarshiphelp.Org
- The United Negro College Fund - Search for scholarships for students attending a UNCF member college or university, or other historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and majority institutions.
- US News Online : Financial Aid
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