Web Directory

» Adventures In Education
   Texas Guaranteed's educational web site for parents, students, and high school counselors
   http://www.adventuresineducation.org/

» Advisory Committee on Student Financial Assistance-ED.Gov
   Committee advises Congress on student financial aid policy, focusing on postsecondary student assistance including Title IV, distance education, and early needs assessment. Reauthorized through 2014.
   http://www2.ed.gov/about/bdscomm/list/acsfa/edlite-index.html

» AidLink
   Non-profit organization offers seminars on financial aid in Pennsylvania, links to current news and publishes college financing articles.
   http://www.aidlink.org/

» Alternative Student Loans for College Financial Aid
   Offers a directory of private loans designed to supplement federal aid.
   http://www.student-loans.net

» Alternativestudentloans.org
   An alternative college finance, student loan, savings and spending guide publishing student aid articles and listing private lender options for comparison.
   http://www.alternativestudentloans.org

» American Educational Services
   Guarantor and lender providing schools with a single point of service from the application process, through the conclusion of a successful repayment period.
   http://www.aessuccess.org

» Apply for a Grant - ED.Gov
   Department of Education guide to information on how to apply for an ED grant.
   http://www2.ed.gov/fund/grants-apply.html

» Buffett Foundation Scholarships
   Provides information for students on how to apply for financial aid from The Buffett Foundation.
   http://www.buffettscholarships.org/

» CSAC - California Student Aid Commission
   Providing financial aid to California students pursuing higher education.
   http://www.csac.ca.gov/

» CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE
   Students can apply online for this financial aid service when seeking money for college. Also available in Spanish.
   http://profileonline.collegeboard.com/

» Cheap College Degrees
   Focuses on the many unique ways to earn a legitimate college degree cheaply.
   http://www.cheapdegrees.com/

» College Funding Solutions, Inc.
   Scholarship, college prep and admission application strategies for high school students and parents.
   http://www.preparingforcollege.com

» College Savings Plans Network
   Source for state-operated college savings programs. These programs, directed by non-profit state organizations, offer tremendous tax benefits to families.
   http://www.collegesavings.org/

» College Scholarships.org
   Providing insight articles and tools for financial aid, scholarships and student loans by type.
   http://www.collegescholarships.org

» College-Scholarships.com
   Information and resources for scholarship and aid programs.
   http://www.college-scholarships.com/

» College.Gov
   Learn the basics of financial aid, grants, scholarship types and Federal loans. Includes a Video channel, How to Pay and What To Do sections and links to the official home pages for Federal aid and the FAFSA.
   http://www.college.gov

» Direct Consolidation Loans | U.S. Department of Education
   Official home for borrowers, schools and loan holders. Provides publications, FAQs, a glossary and the application for Federal consolidation.
   http://www.loanconsolidation.ed.gov

» FAFSA on the Web
   Electronically submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). All students interested in financial aid for college will need to complete this form.
   http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

» FIRST Programs - AAMC
   Financial Information, Resources, Services, and Tools for applicants, medical school students, residents, advisors, and financial aid officers.
   http://www.aamc.org/programs/first/

» Families' Guide to the 1997 Tax Cuts for Education
   Learn about the tax credits available as a result of the 1997 Tax Relief Act: The Hope Scholarship and The Lifetime Learning Tax Credit.
   http://www.ed.gov/updates/97918tax.html

» FedMoney.org
   Lists current U. S. federal government assistance programs benefiting students.
   http://www.fedmoney.org/

» Federal Student Financial Aid
   The official home page for the federal student aid programs administered by the US Department of Education.
   http://www.studentaid.ed.gov/

» Financial Aid for Lifelong Learning
   Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name dealing with financial aid for non-traditional students.
   http://www.ericdigests.org/2002-1/aid.html

» Financialaidinfo.org
   Provides scholarship listings, financial aid information and resources for sweepstakes, grants, fellowships and contests.
   http://www.financialaidinfo.org/

» GI Bill Express
   Scholarships, education and student aid benefits, school rankings all from a military perspective.
   http://www.gibillexpress.com

» Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships
   Michigan State University Library page providing students with up-to-date information on scholarships, fellowships, grants, awards and internships in the arts and sciences.
   http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3gradinf.htm

» Grants on the Web
   Links to grants for education as well as scholarships and financial aid sources for students.
   http://www.grandpajunior.com/Grants.shtml

» GrantsNet
   Funding opportunities in the biological and medical sciences.
   http://www.grantsnet.org/

» HBCUmentor
   Historically black colleges and universities offering college planning and financial aid information.
   http://www.hbcumentor.org

» HSH Associates Financial Publishers
   Article for parents providing insight in to completing financial aid packages cheaper with a home equity loan.
   http://library.hsh.com/read_article-hsh.asp?row_id=1341

» Home Equity Loans in Financial Aid Packages
   Guide for families utilizing home equity as a part of a student financial aid.
   http://www.homeequityloans.org/blog/home-equity-loans-in-financial-aid-packages-102.html

» How Minority Students Finance Their Higher Education
   Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which looks at how minority students finance their educations.
   http://www.ericdigests.org/2002-3/finance.htm

» Howstuffworks-Applying for Financial Aid Library
   Detailed articles inform and report on multiple stages of the application processes including loan repayment.
   http://money.howstuffworks.com/personal-finance/college-planning/financial-aid/applying-for-financial-aid.htm

» Imagine America Foundation
   Offers scholarships, awards, individual and school sponsorships, career development and research support for career schools. Founded in 1982.
   http://www.imagine-america.org

» Jewish Educational Loan Fund
   Educational loans to qualifying Jewish students from Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina.
   http://www.jelf.org

» MASFAA
   The Midwest Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is a professional association providing administration and support for student aid.
   http://www.masfaaweb.org

» MSN Money: Family College Finances Center
   Information, tools, calculators and resources for financial aid, including tips on saving for college, pros and cons of prepaying tuition and ways to meet and reduce the cost of education.
   http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/CollegeAndFamily/default.aspx

» Mapping Your Future
   Preparing and paying for college from Middle School through Non-Traditional Students. Excellent Student Loan Counseling interactive tools.
   http://mappingyourfuture.org

» Mission Tuition
   Program where everyday shopping with top retailers and brands helps save for a child's college education.
   http://www.missiontuition.com/

» Montana Guaranteed Student Loan Program
   Official State higher education and financial aid website for students, parents, and lenders.
   http://www.mgslp.state.mt.us/

» Montgomery GI Bill Education Benefits
   Information related to GI Bill Education benefits for veterans of U.S. Military service
   http://www.gibill.com/

» NASFAA - National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
   Offers a financial aid encyclopedia, career center and learning sections for college students and parents.
   http://www.nasfaa.org/

» NASSGAP
   National Association of State Student Grant and Aid Programs is dedicated to the promotion, strengthening and increased disbursment of state grant and aid programs to become available for all students in the U.S.
   http://www.nassgap.org

» NCASFAA
   North Carolina Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators is a professional association offering training and development of financial aid officers in North Carolina.
   http://www.ncasfaa.com

» NYSFAAA
   The New York State Financial Aid Administrators Association, Inc offers financial aid Adminstrators, and the families they serve, free student aid planning and guidance.
   http://www.nysfaaa.org

» National Student Loan Data System
   Students can access the Government system for their loan and Pell information.
   http://www.nslds.ed.gov/

» Nationally Coveted College Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships
   Searchable sources of financial aid for undergraduate and graduate students.
   http://scholarships.fatomei.com/

» Northwest Education Loan Association
   Information on student loans, financial aid and college planning for students and families in the Pacific Northwest.
   http://www.nela.net

» Postsecondary Financial Aid for American Indians and Alaska Natives
   Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which examines financial aid options for American Indians and natives of Alaska.
   http://www.ericdigests.org/2000-4/aid.htm

» Private Student Loans for Financial Aid
   Alternative loan information for students and parents providing current private financing data, options, lender resources and tips for borrowing/spending.
   http://www.privatestudentloan.org/

» SASFAA
   Southern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators consists of over 1,200 professionals in nine states, offering newsletters, conferences, training and regular public updates on legislative concerns.
   http://www.sasfaa.org

» Saving for College
   Sensible-Investor ranks the top sites about saving for college.
   http://www.sensible-investor.com/savcollege.html

» ScholarNet
   Open solution software assists in managing student loan data.
   http://home.scholarnet.org

» Schoolloans.org
   Explains the financial aid process, detailing school loans, Federal and private student loan types and tips for managing finances. Includes articles encouraging personal finance growth.
   http://schoolloans.org/

» Sophie's Silver Lining Fund
   UK based site existing to help needy young artists with their training in acting or singing.
   http://www.sslf.org.uk/

» Student Aid on the Web
   U.S. Department of Education's official page for information about grants, loans, work-study, and tax credits for education and how to apply for them.
   http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/index.jsp

» Student Financial Aid in the United States
   Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, details U.S. financial aid processes and types with current resources.
   http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student_financial_aid

» Student Loan Borrower Assistance
   National Consumer Law Center project resource for borrowers, including a step-by-step guide to determine a strategy to solve loan problems. Features news and updates about loan cancellation, repayment, default, delinquency and rehabilitation.
   http://www.studentloanborrowerassistance.org

» Student Loan Consolidation Assistance
   Articles including important deadlines, information and tips for students to learn about Federal and private loan consolidation.
   http://www.feded.net/

» Student Loans ScholarPoint
   Loans explained in depth. Lists resources, FAQs, tips, articles, private student loans for comparison and a lender search. Features guides to Federal and private loan consolidation.
   http://www.scholarpoint.com

» StudentLoans.Gov
   U.S. Department of Education site explaining how to view Federal loan documents, entrance counseling and how to sign promissory notes. Includes tools for applying for a PIN, My Financial Aid History and repayment guidance.
   http://www.studentloans.gov/

» Students.Gov
   Contains general information about federal student aid programs, applications, tax credits for education expenses with additional federal, state and private aid resources.
   http://www.students.gov/

» SuperCollege.com
   Information on scholarships, college admissions and financial aid. Also feature tips for school admission essays and interviews.
   http://www.supercollege.com

» TEACH Grant - Federal Student Aid
   The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education Grant official site explaining what to expect, what you need, the grant's initial and subsequent Counseling requirements and insight in to the ATS (Agreement to Serve).
   https://teach-ats.ed.gov/ats/index.action

» Tax Breaks for Higher Education
   A guide to the variety of tax breaks available to make higher education more affordable.
   http://urbanext.illinois.edu/taxbreaks/index.html

» The Education Plan
   529 college savings program that allows families to save for future higher education tuition on a tax-deferred basis.
   http://www.theeducationplan.com/

» The Education Resources Institute (TERI)
   A national, not-for-profit corporation that provides education financing and information services.
   http://www.teri.org/

» The European Graduate School: Scholarship/Financial Aid
   Annotated list to grants, scholarships and financial aid information.
   http://www.egs.edu/admission/scholarshipfinancial-aid/

» The NEA Foundation
   Grants for students, teachers, and employees for professional development, teacher retention, arts education, and improving achievement for minority students. Describes each program's requirements and provides publications of research.
   http://www.neafoundation.org/

» The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships For New Americans
   Includes deadlines, applications, instructions, Fellows' Bios and Publications for providing opportunities to continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans.
   http://www.pdsoros.org

» The Project on Student Debt
   Institute for College Access & Success initiative raising debt awareness for students, offering advice to borrowers, aid publications, resources and news articles.
   http://www.projectonstudentdebt.org

» The U.S. Department of Education and Student Financial Aid for Distance Education: An Update
   Provides full-text access to the ERIC Digest of this name which examines US federal financial aid assistance for distance education students.
   http://www.ericdigests.org/2002-2/distance.htm

» U.S. Department of Education: Funding Education Beyond High School
   Official guide to Federal grants, loans and work-study. Available in PDF and HTML formats.
   http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html

» US News and World Report - Paying for College
   Get information on financial aid and discover ways to pay for college. Find tools for comparing costs, a scholarship search and "best value" schools.
   http://www.usnews.com/sections/education/paying-for-college

» United Methodist Higher Education Foundation
   Scholarship aid from the foundation supports United Methodist students attending United Methodist-related institutions.
   http://www.umhef.org/

» Virginia Association of Financial Aid Administrators
   Resource for financial aid professionals, students and families in Virginia.
   http://www.vasfaa.org

» Yahoo! News
   Offers links to news and feature articles.
   http://news.search.yahoo.com/news/rss?p=College+Financial+Aid+source%3Ayahoo&ei=UTF-8&fl=0

» eStudentLoan.com
   Learn about financial aid, search for the lowest student loan rates, compare lenders and apply on-line
   http://www.estudentloan.com

» iGrad
   Students and recent graduate services for personal finance, budgeting, finalcial aid counseling including a loan exit counselor.
   http://www.igrad.com