Helpful Financial Aid Websites

 

Link to FAFSA4caster on the Web at http://fafsa4caster.ed.gov/



 


CollegeZone.com


This site is a direct link to scholarship searches and information about sources of state aid through Illinois.  The calculator feature will also provide an estimate of eligibility for the Monetary Assistance Program (MAP).


FastWeb.com


This site will offer scholarship options for all students.  It is a "scam-free" scholarship search engine.

ScholarshipExperts.com


ScholarshipExperts.com has been helping parents and students find scholarships for over five years. They constantly update their database to provide the most accurate scholarship information available. Just fill out their free scholarship profile and instantly find out which scholarships fit your unique needs, interests and background.


FinAid.org


This site will provide a variety of information regarding financial aid.  If you are interested in getting an idea of what your expected family contribution (EFC) will be use the calculator.


FAFSA


(Please be certain to use the correct extension ed.gov not com).  Complete as soon after January 1, 2007 as possible.  The PIN mentioned above will allow a student and parent to complete the application on line and an expected family contribution (EFC) will be provided at the end of the process.


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