resources/helpful websites
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financing college, and information from the Department of Education.
Financing College, Tax Benefits,
& Money Management College Savings Iowa www.iowacollegesavings.com This 529 plan helps parents, grandparents, family, and friends save for college. Debt.org www.debt.org/students This site provides information on student debt including financial tips and repayment plans. Federal Trade Commission Project Scholarship Scam www.ftc.gov The Federal Trade Commission offers tips on how to recognize a scholarship scam and file a complaint. Iowa College Aid Commission www.iowacollegeaid.gov The State of Iowa resource for planning, preparing, and paying for college. It’s Payback Time www.itspaybacktime.org Money management and borrowing tips. IRS Tax Information for Students www.irs.gov/individuals/students IRS Publication 970: Tax Benefits of Higher Education 2011 Guide There will be a new guide for the 2012 Tax season. IRS Form 8863 There will be new form for the 2012 Tax season. Financial Aid Calculator www.finaid.org/calculators Learnerator Inc.'s "Financial Aid Made Simple" Free Video: https://www.udemy.com/financialaid Managing College Cost www.managingcollegecost.com This source helps you learn how to manage your college costs without excessive debt! Create a FREE account to access free video seminars, timely articles, and links to execute the process of applying for aid. My Money www.mymoney.gov A source for financial education basics. Proteus www.proteusinc.net Proteus offers programs to help cover training and educational costs to assist low-income individuals, primarily farm workers, seeking permanent, self-supporting occupations. Student Loan Network www.studentloannetwork.com Upromise www.upromise.com A rewards program turning everyday spending into college savings. Xap www.xap.com XAP offers tools to plan, explore, apply, and pay for college, including a scholarship search. |
Planning for College & Career
Chronicle of Higher Education www.chronicle.com College.gov www.college.gov College Insight www.college-insight.org Going2College www.going2college.org A source for connecting students to resources in Iowa to help plan and prepare for college. Higher Education Watch www.highereducationwatch.org Iowa College Access Network www.icansucceed.org ICAN provides free information about college planning and financial aid. I Have a Plan Iowa (IHAPI) www.ihaveaplaniowa.gov Access career and education information, prepare for the ACT, SAT, GRE college entrance exams, and apply for state financial aid through Iowa’s community web portal. Iowa Association of Community Colleges www.IACCT.com Iowa Association of Independent Colleges & Universities www.thinkindependently.com Private College Family Guide Iowa’s Regent Universities http://www.regents.iowa.gov/ Job Corps http://jobcorps.gov Know How 2 Go www.knowhow2go.org This site breaks the college planning process into four simple, easy to follow steps. Learnerator Inc.'s "Master College Admissions" Free Video: www.udemy.com/mastercollegeadmissions Mapping Your Future www.mappingyourfuture.org Information on college and career planning. Minnesota State Colleges & Universities www.mnscu.edu Monster College www.monstercollege.com National Association for College Admissions Counseling www.nacacnet.org Next Step U www.nextstepU.com NextStepU Magazine and NextStepU.com help high school junior and senior students plan for their next steps in planning for college, careers and life. Regent Admission Index (RAI) www.regents.iowa.gov/RAI Security on Campus www.securityoncampus.org |
U.S. Department of Education
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) www.fafsa.ed.gov Complete a FAFSA to be considered for state and federal grants, and other types of financial aid. Apply early, making sure you meet all state and college deadlines! Available January 1st. Financial Aid Estimator https://studentaid.gov/aid-estimator/ Use the Financial Aid Estimator to receive an early estimate of the financial aid you may be eligible to receive in 2016-17. Financial Aid Toolkit https://financialaidtoolkit.ed.gov/tk/ A "one-stop-shop" to assist students and parents through the process of selecting and financing their higher education. Click on the "Search Tools & Resources" page. FSA ID https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id Apply for your FSA ID (previously PIN) to electronically sign your FAFSA on the Web and access loan information. Federal Student Aid www.studentaid.ed.gov Information about federal aid programs and tips on how to plan and pay for college. The site also includes a scholarship search and a student portal. Create your own personal portfolio to save scholarship information, apply to colleges online, transfer your profile to FAFSA on the Web and more. National Center for Educational Statistics www.nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator Lists the average financial aid award at each school, how many students receive aid and various other statistics. Occupational Outlook Handbook www.bls.gov/oco Publications for Parents www.ed.gov/parents Publications for parents to help children plan, prepare, and succeed in education. U.S. Department of Education www.ed.gov Military Education Options Army www.earmyu.com Navy www.navycollege.navy.mil/ Air Force www.airforce.com Marines www.tecom.usmc.mil/cdet/ National Guard www.ng.mil Army Reserves www.usar.army.mil AmeriCorps www.americorps.gov Today’s Military www.todaysmilitary.com |