Financial Aid

Related Links on the Web
Categories of Interest	Sites	Description
General Information about Financial Aid	FAFSA on the Web	Free application for Federal Student Aid
	FAFSA4caster	This site can be used for parents and student younger than high school seniors to get an idea of aid eligibility and the process.
	Financial Aid Page	A resource of applying for aid, scholarship searching, aid estimating and a wide variety of aid assisting information.
	MHESO-Minnesota Higher Education Services Office.	A resource that includes Minnesota college costs, up-to-date information about Minnesota higher education, and an interactive financial aid estimator.
	Federal Student Aid (FSA)	Encompasses all areas of attending college. How to determine the best college for you. What funding is out there and how to apply. etc.
	Department of Education Student Guide to Financial Aid	This is the U.S. Department of Educations guide to student financial aid.
	Department of Education	The Department of Education is a very extensive source of education information for students and parents.
	The Old School	A resource for general financial aid information.
	America Counts America Reads	These programs utilize college students math and reading skills to encourage and tutor elementary age students.
Student Loan Information	NSLDS-National Student Loan Data Systems	Information regarding your student loan history. Choose the "Financial Aid Review" option. This site uses the Department of Educations PIN (Personal Identification Number) for the FAFSA to verify your identity.
	Mapping Your Future	On-line loan entrance and exit counseling and various loan topics. Plus many other helpful features related educational finances.
	Federal Loan Consolidation	Here is some help with managing your student loan debt. It allows you to combine multiple student loans together, thus having one laon payment and loan holder.
	Defaulted Student Loan	As part of the Department of Education's management of defaulted student loans, the Department's Debt Collection Service has created this web site to aid in the repayment of a defaulted student loan.
Scholarship Searches	Fast Web	A one of the largest free scholarship search sites allows you to search on-line for scholarships you may be eligible for.
	College Net	Searches for scholarships, college resources and colleges.
	Scholarships	Lists many different scholarship opportunities for a variety of academic pursuits.
	School Soup	Search tool for scholarships, colleges, online-degrees and a variety of other educational tools.
	College-Scholarships	This site offers a free scholarship search, plus other tools for a college bound student.
Other Funding Sources	JTPA, DRS and CEP	Funding sources from the Minnesota Work Force Centers.
	Department of Veteran Affairs	Information about veteran education benefits is located at this site.
	My Military Education	The site has seven-day-a-week access to customer service staff and a back of 150 frequently asked questions. It will also provide these students information and resources about higher education benefits and services, ensuring that all students have every opportunity to achieve their educational goals. This Web site includes information about all Minnesota higher education institutions including the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, the University of Minnesota and Minnesota private colleges and universities.
	MN National Guard	There are several education benefits and financial incentives available through the Minnesota National Guard. Opportunities include college benefits, tuition assistance, scholarships, financial bonuses, and a variety of other programs. Be sure to check out all the other assistance programs available.
Miscellaneous	Selective Service Registration or Verification	Have you registered for the draft? This website allows you to register or check to see if you have already.
	College Board	A site with a variety of information for college bound students.
	Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU)	Many colleges in Minnesota are part of the MNSCU system. Surf through the site to connect to other institutions of higher learning in Minnesota.
	New Taxpayer Relief Act	The New Taxpayer Relief Act provides a variety of information. Some of this information pertains to the Hope Scholarship, tuition tax credits, student loan interest deductions and education individual retirement acounts.